FOCAL International Awards
The FOCAL International Awards, celebrate the very best use of archival footage across the creative and cultural industries. From cinematic features to the use of footage in advertising or branded content; there is no doubting the immediacy and power that footage can bring, which this unique award competition recognises.
We also acknowledge the best examples of archive restoration and preservation practice as well as the people and companies that make up the industry and without whose hard work and vision none of this would be possible.
FOCAL Awards 2025 Date & Venue
The FOCAL International Awards 2025 returns to the iconic Church House Westminster in London for an evening of celebration on Thursday, 19 June 2025.
More information will be available soon.
Production Categories
Production categories are open.
Archival Restoration & Preservation Categories
Restoration & Preservation categories are open.
Personnel Categories
Jane Mercer Researcher of the Year is open. Company of the Year and Footage Person of the Year categories will open 10 January 2025.
Jury Information
Jury Criteria
Recommended judging criteria for FOCAL International Jury Members