2026 LIT Entertainment Awards
2026 LIT Entertainment Awards is now open for entries!
The LIT Entertainment Awards 2026, recently organised by International Awards Associate Inc (IAA), recognizes outstanding advertising and marketing ideas across multiple entertainment channels in theatrical, film, home, digital, live, gaming, music and marketing categorizations.
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The 2026 LIT Entertainment Awards is now accepting entries, celebrate and showcase your outstanding advertising and marketing ideas across theatrical, film, home, digital, live, gaming, music, and marketing categories.
The LIT Entertainment Awards 2026, competition organised by the International Awards Associate Inc (IAA) is open to all creative and marketing professionals, designers, agencies, and every creative in between. Whether you're reaching out to a local audience or making waves internationally, LIT is committed to spotlight advertising brilliance of entertainment on a grander stage than ever before.
LIT Entertainment Awards recognizes creative and advertising excellence in the global entertainment industry - from the silver screen to interactive gaming, from television content to wide-encompassing digital entertainments. Previously LIT Commercial Awards, LIT now transitions from its previous roots, expanding its reach to celebrate all facets of entertainment advertising and marketing, eagerly embracing this evolution to accommodate a broader spectrum of entertainment.
LIT Entertainment Awards acknowledges and honors the visionaries of the global entertainment canvas, from gripping films to immersive gaming experiences, television spectacles to digital storytelling. The most potent narratives aren't just stories; they echo global sentiments, push boundaries, and amplify voices, ensuring their resonance is felt universally.
With LIT Entertainment Awards, it's about celebrating the revolutionary and the game-changing, standing as a beacon recognizing the audacious minds whose creations redefine the ordinary. Be recognized for your novelty, creativity, and so much more today!
Whether you're reaching out to a local audience or making waves internationally, LIT is committed to spotlight advertising brilliance of entertainment on a grander stage than ever before!
The 2026 categories include: Digital Entertainment, Home Entertainment, Live Entertainment, Film, Television, Music, Game and Marketing.
There are three levels of achievement in the competition:
➜ Platinum - Average scores between 85 - 100
➜ Gold - Average scores between 70 - 84
➜ Silver - Average scores between 50 - 69
LIT Entertainment Awards salutes innovation, storytelling, and design, honoring an array of advertising and creative ideas that captivate audiences worldwide. From film, television, games, home, live or digital entertainment, music, and marketing, to the masterminds crafting these memorable experiences behind the scenes — LIT recognizes it all.
Entries must be produced within the last two calendar years up through the final deadline.
The panel of judges is packed with senior-level industry leaders from iconic advertising agencies, top-notch production houses, creative networks, and visionary studios. Each judge is handpicked for their expertise, credibility, and ability to identify the creative dimensions of each entry.
Evaluation Criteria:
➜ Creativity / Concept / Idea
➜ Content / Quality of Message
➜ Production & Execution
➜ Innovation / Effectiveness
➜ Overall Experience
All entries must be submitted for judging exactly as published or implemented and may not be modified for the competition. The LIT Entertainment Awards may request proof of initial production and/or publication date.
All winners will be announced on Jun 26, 2026 via LIT Entertainment Awards official page.
Submission requirements:
Entry Brief:
Kindly provide a synopsis of your design of approximately 350 words. The brief should strengthen your entry, as well as providing the jury a better understanding of your project. A written translation or adaptation of non-English entries is highly recommended.
Image Submission:
The submissions should be saved in a flattened JPEG or JPG format. (Keep them under 4MB, 1,200px wide is preferable, 300dpi, RGB).
Video / Audio Submission:
Entries with audio/video must be submitted with a direct URL that will take judges directly to the work:
- Upload video/audio to Vimeo/YouTube/Youku.
- Paste the URL link into the URL field.
Who may enter?
The LIT Music Awards is open to all Creative professionals, Indie creators, Expansive agencies, Video production houses, Advertising agencies, PR firms, Cable & broadcast crews, Marketing professionals, Designers, Content curators, Visual storytellers, Game developers, Students and Any professionals aged 18 and above worldwide.
Prize:
➜ One professionally designed certificate commemorating the winning entry, which includes the entry title, entering company/winners' name and category. Decal will be affixed indicating the level of win.
➜ Top tier (Platinum and Gold) winners will be featured on the LIT Entertainment Awards site's Gallery, where professionals can view your work.
➜ A press release template sent to major industry outlets, celebrating your win.
➜ Professionally designed logos for use on websites, in email signatures, etc.
➜ In addition to the complimentary certificates, Platinum, and Gold winners may purchase beautiful LIT Entertainment Awards statuettes, and/or additional customized certificates.
➜ Platinum and Gold winners will get featured by LIT on social media or our media partner on Muse.World’s website.
Entry fees:
➜ Early Bird: Dec 20, 2025 – Jan 29, 2026 ($130)
➜ Regular: Jan 30 – March 5, 2026 ($140)
➜ Final: March 6 – April 2, 2026 ($160)
➜ Final Extension: April 3 – May 8, 2026 ($180)
