An awards ceremony last night (10/10) capped three days of CICLOPE in Berlin, marked by talks by notable speakers, collaborative Craft Sessions, and attendees making global connections.
Drawing nearly 1,700 entries, culled down to 370 finalists across 18 different countries, the competition saw judges award seven Grand Prix winners, 45 Gold, 51 Silver and 61 Bronze trophies.
Grand Prix winners were:
–Appleโs โFlockโ directed by Ivan Zacharias of SMUGGLER for TBWAMedia Arts Lab, Los Angeles.
–WWFโs โUp In Smokeโ directed by Yannis Konstantinidi via production company NOMINT.
–A$AP Rockyโs โTailor Swifโ from directors Vania & Muggia of production company Iconoclast.
–Spotifyโs โSpreadbeatsโ directed by Maldita via production house The Youth for FCB NY.
–CeraVeโs โMichael CeraVeโ from directorial duo Tim & Eric via production company PRETTYBIRD for WPP Onefluence team, led by Ogilvy PR North America.
–Sydney Opera Houseโs โPlayit Safeโ directed by Kim Gehrig via Revolver x Somesuch for agency The Monkeys.
–Gucciโs โWho is Sabato De Sarno? A Gucci Storyโ directed by Henry Joost & Ariel Schulman via Moxie Pictures.
Special Awards–Yearโs Best
CICLOPE Special Awards went to:
Production Company of the Year: SMUGGLER
Director of the Year: Ivan Zacharias
Editing Company of the Year: Work Editorial
VFX Company of the Year: Electric Theatre Collective
Animation Company of the Year: Untold Studios
Sound Company of the Year: Barking Owl
Music Company of the Year: String & Tins
Agency of the Year: TBWAMedia Arts Lab
Brand of the Year: Apple
For a full rundown of CICLOPE winners, click here.