FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Big Screen Awards celebrates the achievements of the people in the industry who connect films and audiences together. Recognising excellence in UK film distribution, exhibition, marketing, publicity and brand partnerships.

Over 500 attendees from the film industry.

The awards recognise and reward the UK’s big screen industry and experience by honouring the achievements, the passion and the ingenuity of those within our industry who deliver this experience to audiences.

The award should be submitted on behalf of the UK film distributors, exhibitors, marketing and PR teams.

Winning a Big Screen Award is a huge accolade, and the awards night is a massive celebration of your success, showcasing your talents in front of more than 500 of your peers and clients.

View our table packages HERE or contact Shane Murphy to discuss packages options and secure your place at the awards.

The awards are judged by a panel of more than 40 industry experts, handpicked by the Screen team. The judges are split into groups, and each allocated a category.

Each judging panel is chaired by a member of the Screen editorial team and after debating the merits of each contender, a secret ballot takes place to determine the winner.

The shortlist will be announced on https://screendaily.com and across our social media channels.

21 Jun 2023:	Entries Open
8 Sep 2023:	Entry Deadline
2 Oct 2023:	Shortlist Announcement
23 Nov 2023:	Awards Night

Entries for The Big Screen Awards are free of charge.

Qualifying period: The production should have been TX'd between 1 September 2022 and 8 September 2023 on any international broadcast platform or streaming service.

Entries can be made on behalf of a company, but contact details of the entry company must be supplied for contact purposes should the nomination reach the final stages.

Please contact Shane Murphy.

You can access to your PDF submission on your account. 

Please go to your “Dashboard” > Scroll down to your “Submitted Entries” > Click on the “Actions” button on the right of your screen and then “Print Entry“. You will be able to have access to your PDF.

Please click here and click on “Reset your password” located under the “Sign in” button. 

An automatic email will be sent to your registered email address and you will be able to reset your password.

The final entry deadline is 8 September 2023, if you are requiring more time, please contact Shane Murphy.

Yes, multiple categories can be entered by the same company.

Yes, you are welcome to use the same entry content/programme for multiple category submissions.

Unfortunately, due to the number of entries we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on individual entries.

The video link will be used by the awards team and the judges to review your entry. The images supplied may be used in the awards coverage leading up to and at the event, plus on social media when referencing the entry.

We suggest you send images that best represent the entry.

Our video specifications can be found here.

Unfortunately not, the winners are only announced at the Awards night. We do not tell winners in advance on the event.

The invoice has been sent to you on a separate email. 

You will also be able to access it on your portal account. 

Please go to your “Dashboard” > Scroll down to your “Submitted Entries” section and check your “Payment Status“. You will be then able to download your invoice.

Please contact our Finance team and they will be able to advise.

Once you have submitted your entry, please click on “Preview Invoice” and then “Generate”, you will then receive your invoice directly via email.

It is possible, but please contact our Finance team to arrange this.

We do accept American Express; however you won’t be able to pay online, you will need to speak directly to a member of our Finance team.

If your invoice has already been generated, please contact our Finance team, and they will be able to add your PO number to your invoice.