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The CKF Nomination Jury 2026!
We’re delighted to introduce this year’s Nomination Jury – a dedicated team of industry experts who will carefully review all submitted concepts and, during the jury session, select the 10 nominees who will go on to compete in the Live Pitch.
Awarding Excellence. The DWA Awards.
Through its awards, the German Advertising Film Academy celebrates outstanding creativity, visionary thinking, and innovation in commercial filmmaking. The German Advertising Film Award honors the industry's best work. The Award Die Giraffe recognizes outstanding achievements in sustainable production. The AI Creativity Award celebrates the most innovative use of artificial intelligence. And the Christian Köster Emerging Talent Award provides a platform for the next generation of filmmakers.
Shaping the Industry
As part of the German Advertising Film Awards, the annual Creative Panel brings together leading professionals from directing, production, the creative industries, and research to explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of commercial filmmaking. A forum for inspiration, meaningful dialogue, and new perspectives.
Creative Panel
19 March 2027
Alabama Cinema
Hamburg
For emerging talent. For new opportunities.
The German Advertising Film Academy supports the next generation of filmmakers through a range of initiatives designed to foster talent and create meaningful industry connections.
At the Speed Recruiting, emerging talent meets leading production companies in a series of five-minute sessions – opening doors, building connections, and creating opportunities to launch a career in the industry.
Speed Recruiting
Save the Date: 14 October 2026
