In October 2026, Eyes & Ears of Europe will present the best productions of the year for the 28th time and award the best creative teams with the International Eyes & Ears Awards in the ASTOR Film Lounge at ARRI in Munich. The show offers a unique opportunity to gain an impression of current trends, innovations, and new perspectives in our market. 

The International Eyes & Ears Awards recognise particularly creative, innovative and effective design, promotion and brand communication measures in the audiovisual media industry. The trophies are awarded in different categories in the areas of Design, Audio, Digital, Craft, Promotion & Campaigns, Specials & Cross-Media. Projects published for the first time between May 1st 2025 and June 30th 2026 can be submitted. New this year is the category ‘Best Digital Visual / Key Art’!

From April 8th 2026, you can submit your entries via the internet portal until July 1st 2026 at the latest.  Eyes & Ears of Europe not only awards the Eyes & Ears Special Prizes for particularly impressive overall performances, but also honours the ‘Agency of the Year’ and the ‘Creative Team of the Year’. 

Please read the categories, including submission criteria and video requirements, carefully! There have been changes! 

Please also note the instructions and recommendations for your submissions as well as the criteria for all categories! These provide important information!

Making of 27th international Eyes & Ears Awards 2025 

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Cologne/Munich, 22 October 2025 – “It was a Blast“ – 27th International Eyes & Ears Awards as part of MEDIENTAGE MÜNCHEN More Information

Cologne/Munich, September 25, 2025. The 27th International Eyes & Ears Awards will be hosted by Amiaz Habtu on 20 October at the ASTOR Film Lounge at ARRI in Munich. More Information

The jury sessions for the 27th International Eyes & Ears Awards have been successfully completed. In August and September, our jury members for the categories Design, Promotion & Campaigns, Cross-Media & Craft reviewed, discussed, and evaluated the submissions. Here’s the link to the shortlist.

Cologne/Munich, September 10th, 2025 – The 27th International Eyes & Ears Awards are coming up: On October 20th, media professionals from all over Europe will meet at the ASTOR Film Lounge at ARRI in Munich to celebrate creative excellence. In addition to the award show, MEDIENTAGE MÜNCHEN will also feature the presentation and awarding of New Talents – giving young talents their own stage to present innovative ideas and fresh approaches. More Information

Cologne/Munich, 26 August 2025 – CREATIVITY MEETS BUSINESS – On 20 October 2025, the 27th International Eyes & Ears Awards will be presented at the ASTOR Film Lounge at ARRI in Munich. After nine years, the Awards will once again take place as part of MEDIENTAGE MÜNCHEN, which will be held from 22 to 24 October at the House of Communication and Munich’s Werksviertel district. The Eyes & Ears Awards thus mark the opening of an inspiring week for the media and communications industry. More Information

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