Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards

What Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards does

The Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards is an annual international awards festival founded in 2010 that recognizes excellence in corporate films, documentaries, and television productions. The festival is operated by Filmservice International (legal entity: Kammel Österreichisches Filmservice e.U., a sole proprietorship domiciled in Vienna, Austria) and is directed by KR Alexander V. Kammel, supported by Awards Manager Lhasa Miyagawa and a team of approximately 14 people. While headquartered at Schaumburgergasse 18 in Vienna, the festival's flagship event — Awards Days — is held each September in Cannes, France, at venues including Annex Beach, JW Marriott, and the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès.

The core product is the competition itself, in which filmmakers, production companies, agencies, broadcasters, and corporate brands submit productions across multiple categories (Corporate Videos, Image Films, Documentaries, Branded Content, Social Media Videos, etc.) for jury evaluation. Winners receive Dolphin Trophies in Gold, Silver, Black, and Blue tiers; the highest honors are the Grand Prix for Corporate Media and the Grand Prix for Best Documentary. Blue Dolphin trophies additionally recognize 'Production Company of the Year,' 'Company of the Year,' 'Agency of the Year' (introduced 2024), and 'TV or Streaming Network of the Year' (introduced 2025). All winners also receive uniquely designed annual diplomas. The 2023 edition received almost 900 submissions from over 40 countries, yielding 200 finalists and 130 trophy winners.

The business model combines three revenue streams: transaction-based entry submission fees paid by submitters, sponsorship and partnership revenue from institutional supporters (including the City of Cannes, the French Ministry of Economy and Finance, Carlton Cannes Hotel, BBC Studios, SWISSFILM Association, and various international media outlets), and event participation revenue from attendees of Awards Days. Distribution is primarily through the multilingual (English, German, French) cannescorporate.com website and self-serve online submission platform, with the Cannes event serving as the in-person activation. Marketing is multi-channel — website, blog, newsletter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and press releases — and emphasizes prestige, jury credibility, and the Cannes venue affiliation.

Name

Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards

Legal name

Kammel Österreichisches Filmservice e.U.

Website

https://cannescorporate.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards is an annual international festival recognizing excellence in corporate films, documentaries, and TV productions. Operated by Filmservice International from Vienna and held each September in Cannes, it serves filmmakers, production companies, agencies, broadcasters, and corporate brands worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Film Awards and Festival

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Film Festivals & Festival Organizers (MPADAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Consumer Expos & Trade Shows (MPAGAFAA), Professional & Certification Expos Organizers (THAHABAD)

Keywords

• Corporate film awards
• Documentary film festival
• Audiovisual production awards
• Corporate media competition
• TV production recognition

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Entry Submission Fees: Filmmakers, production companies, agencies, and other submitters pay fees to enter their productions into the competition.
2. Sponsorship and Partnerships: The festival maintains partnerships with sponsors including government ministries, hospitality partners (Carlton Cannes hotel), media partners, and supporting organizations.
3. Event Participation: Revenue generated from attendance at the Awards Days event, including the awards ceremony, welcome evening, lectures, and networking activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards operates an annual international awards competition for corporate films, documentaries, and audiovisual productions, accepting entries through an online submission platform across multiple categories such as Corporate Videos, Image Films, Documentaries, Internal Communications, Social Media Videos, and Branded Content. Productions are evaluated by an expert jury and recognized with Dolphin Trophies (Gold, Silver, Black), Blue Dolphin honors for Company/Production Company/Agency/Network of the Year, Grand Prix distinctions for Corporate Media and Best Documentary, and uniquely designed Winner Diplomas. The festival culminates in the annual Awards Days event in Cannes, France, featuring a welcome evening, industry lectures, the awards ceremony, and networking opportunities.

Product overview

The Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards is an annual international awards festival held in Cannes, France, celebrating excellence in corporate films, documentaries, and audiovisual productions. The core product is the awards competition itself, where productions compete across multiple categories (such as Corporate Videos, Image Films, Documentaries) for Dolphin Trophies in Gold, Silver, and Black variants. The highest honors are the Grand Prix awards for Corporate Media and Best Documentary. Additional prestigious Blue Dolphin trophies recognize outstanding Company of the Year, Production Company of the Year, Agency of the Year, and TV or Streaming Network of the Year. Winners also receive unique designed diplomas. The festival hosts annual Awards Days events featuring ceremonies, lectures, and networking opportunities for industry professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blue Dolphin Trophy: Prestigious trophy awarded to Production Company of the Year, Company of the Year, and Network of the Year winners.
• Grand Prix
• Dolphin Trophies

Products and services

• Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards Festival Annual international competition for corporate films, documentaries, image films, branded content, and audiovisual productions, with expert jury evaluation and tiered awards across multiple categories. Open to filmmakers, production companies, agencies, broadcasters, and students worldwide.
• Dolphin Trophies (Gold, Silver, Black) Tiered award trophies given to winning productions in competition categories. Gold Dolphin recognizes first-place winners, Silver Dolphin for second place, and Black Dolphin for special achievements (e.g., Best Direction).
• Blue Dolphin Trophy Top-tier trophy awarded to the best-performing Company of the Year, Production Company of the Year, Agency of the Year, and TV or Streaming Network of the Year.
• Grand Prix Awards Highest distinction awarded in two categories: Grand Prix for Corporate Media and Grand Prix for Best Documentary, recognizing productions that combine cinematic quality with strong emotional and narrative impact.
• Agency of the Year Award New Blue Dolphin trophy launched in 2024 recognizing the agency with the highest number of Dolphin Trophies across multiple categories.
• TV or Streaming Network of the Year Award Blue Dolphin Trophy launched in 2025 recognizing the TV or streaming network that receives the highest number of Dolphin Trophies across multiple categories in the competition.
• Winner Diplomas Unique designed diplomas awarded alongside Dolphin trophies to all winners, featuring distinct annual designs by graphic designers and illustrators, functioning as collectible art pieces.
• Awards Days Events Annual in-person two-day ceremony held in Cannes, France (typically September), featuring welcome evenings, industry lectures, the awards ceremony, and networking opportunities for filmmakers, producers, and industry professionals.
• Competition Submission Categories Defined submission categories including Corporate Videos, Image Films, Documentaries, Internal Communications, Social Media Videos, Branded Content, and more, allowing productions to compete in their respective fields.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 800-900 annual submissions from 40+ countries demonstrating global reach
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Filmservice InternationalcoreOthersThe Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards is an initiative of Filmservice International, located in Vienna, Austria. Filmservice International manages the festival operations, submissions, judging, and awards administration. KR Alexander V. Kammel serves as the Director of Awards.
• CIFFT – International Committee of Tourism Film FestivalsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards is a member of CIFFT, an international body coordinating tourism film festivals globally.
• International Quorum of Motion Picture ProducersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFilmservice International is a member of the International Quorum, an organization supporting motion picture producers worldwide.
• Ministère de l'Economie et des Finances (French Ministry of Economy and Finance)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial supporter of the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards, representing government-level recognition of the festival's contribution to the audiovisual industry.
• Carlton Cannes HotelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner hotel for the festival, providing accommodation services for attendees of the Awards Days.
• SWISSFILM ASSOCIATIONminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting organization for the festival, co-hosting the Champagne Reception at the 2024 Awards Ceremony.
• City of CannesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCannes serves as the official partner city for the awards. Mayor David Lisnard has provided editorial endorsement, noting Cannes as a center for film industry excellence. The festival is held at Cannes venues including the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès.
• Media Partners (SONOVISION, Bulb!, Soy.Marketing, Briefing, mercado negro)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVarious international media outlets serving as media partners, including publications from France, Chile, Peru, Portugal, and a marketing publication.
• BBC StudiosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting partner of the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Prix Ars Electronica: Prix Ars Electronica is an annual competition for media arts, interactive, and digital creativity based in Linz, Austria. While focused on digital and interactive arts, it intersects with the documentary and innovative storytelling segments of the corporate media festival's submission base.

Direct peers

• Webby Awards: The Webby Awards honor excellence on the internet including video, branded content, and documentary categories. Both operate on a digital-first, submission-based model targeting filmmakers and brands producing corporate and digital video content.
• World Media Festivals - Global Awards: World Media Festivals - Global Awards is an international film competition recognizing corporate films, documentaries, and branded content. It is a closely aligned direct peer targeting the same corporate media and TV production submission market.
• Telly Awards: The Telly Awards is an annual competition recognizing excellence in video and television content across categories including branded, corporate, and documentary work. It is the closest direct competitor to the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards in targeting filmmakers, agencies, and corporate clients with annual entry-based recognition.
• Mobius Awards: The Mobius Awards is an international advertising and film competition recognizing excellence in commercials, corporate video, and branded content. It is a direct competitor for the same corporate and agency submitters in the annual awards space.
• New York Festivals TV & Film Awards: New York Festivals TV & Film Awards is an international competition honoring the world's best TV and film programming, including documentary, branded entertainment, and corporate categories. It directly competes for the same corporate media and documentary submission base.

Broad incumbents

• D&AD Awards: D&AD Awards is a UK-based international creative awards program recognizing excellence in design and advertising, including branded film, content, and documentary categories. It is comparable in annual cycle and submission-based model, with a more design-centric focus.
• Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity: The Cannes Lions is the largest global creative awards festival held in Cannes, covering advertising, creative communications, and branded content broadly. While much larger and broader in scope, it competes for corporate film, branded content, and documentary submitters—particularly brands considering where to allocate entry budgets.
• International Emmy Awards: The International Emmy Awards recognize excellence in television programming produced outside the United States, including documentary and factual categories. While focused on broadcast television, it competes for documentary and broadcaster submitters from the corporate media festival's customer base.
• CLIO Awards: The CLIO Awards recognize excellence in advertising, branded entertainment, and creative communications across multiple media including film and documentary. As an established global creative awards brand, it competes for sponsors, agency submitters, and brand attention with the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cannes-corporate-media-tv-awards

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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