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CICLOPE is the global home to those who believe in the power of craft. Join us in Berlin on 7 - 9 October 2025.

05/06/2026

Animated about Animation?

Animation continues to expand the possibilities of storytelling. As part of the new 2026 Awards structure, CICLOPE is expanding the opportunities to recognise the craft behind animated storytelling across a wider range of disciplines. Including animated campaigns, stop motion, character design and more.

We’re revisiting one of last year’s winners defining work in Animated Campaign:

‘Human Nature’

Client: Coinbase
Director: Rich Webber
Production Co: Aardman
VFX: Aardman

Submissions for outstanding work from around the world are now open.

All information available via ciclopefestival.com

02/06/2026

From the conversations on stage to the work on screen at CICLOPE Asia Pacific 2026.

For the first time, the region’s creative community came together in Sydney for a full live event - celebrating outstanding craft, exchanging ideas and building new connections across Asia Pacific.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. Experience the winning work at apac.ciclopefestival.com

30/05/2026

CICLOPE Asia Pacific 2026 Special Awards, honouring the companies, brands and creative leaders defining the region’s evolving standard for craft are here.

Production Company of the Year - FINCH
Agency of the Year - Hakuhodo
Directors of the Year - Patrick Fileti , David Robinson-Smith , Atsushi Makino .ucho
Brand of the Year - Telstra

Congratulations to all of this year’s Award-winners and Finalists.

Watch the winning work at apac.ciclopefestival.com

28/05/2026

The Winners of this year’s CICLOPE Asia Pacific Awards 2026 are here 🏆

In the most diverse edition to date, Winners were selected by a Jury of industry leaders, with work entered from across the whole Asia Pacific region including from Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Australia, South Korea, China, Indonesia, India, Taiwan and more.

The jury awarded 2 Grand Prix in:

DIRECTION

The Shirt Off Your Back
Production Co: Good Oil
Director: David Robinson-Smith
Director of Photography: Jaclyn Paterson
Editing: ARC

POST-PRODUCTION

CRAFTMAN.SHIPS
Production Co: HAKUHODO CABIN Inc.
Agency: HAKUHODO Gravity Inc.
Director: Atsushi Makino
Animation: ROBOT COMMUNICATIONS INC.

This year’s winning work reflected the ambition and depth shaping the region’s creative future.

Watch the winning work at apac.ciclopefestival.com

22/05/2026

The first Jury Presidents for the 2026 CICLOPE Awards have arrived.

A line-up of globally recognised creative leaders across:

Direction - Jackie Kelman Bisbee (Park Pictures )
Music Videos - Zico Judge (ProdCo )
Post-Production, Animation - Guillaume Marien .marien (MATHEMATIC .tv)
Short Film - Raine Allen Miller (Somesuch / MJZ)

Each bringing a distinct perspective on what defines outstanding craft today.

This October, they’ll lead the judging process in Berlin as the international Jury comes together to recognise the work shaping the future of the industry.
Entries are now open.

Submit your work at ciclopefestival.com

18/05/2026

We’re pleased to unveil the final group of industry leaders joining the Executive Jury for CICLOPE Festival Asia Pacific 2026 📣

Ahead of our live edition in Sydney, their collective expertise will help recognise the ideas, craft, and ex*****on setting new creative standards across the Asia Pacific region.

📅 Join us for the Awards Ceremony on 28 May 2026
📍 The Rebel Theatre

Explore the shortlisted work and secure your pass at CICLOPE Asia Pacific

14/05/2026

CICLOPE Asia Pacific 2026 is bringing the industry’s biggest conversations to Sydney.

From protecting craft in an evolving production landscape, to the realities of representation in directing, and the challenge of making comedy land across cultures. This year’s programme explores the ideas shaping the future of creativity.

Heading the line-up is director Mark Molloy (Exit Films ), joined by leading voices from brands, agencies, production and post for a day of bold conversations, standout work and real industry exchange.

📍 The Rebel Theatre
📅 28 May 2026

Passes available via apac.ciclopefestival.com

14/05/2026

The CICLOPE Asia Pacific 2026 Shortlist has landed 📣

This May, for the first time, we come to Sydney with a live festival, bringing together the region’s creative community in one place.

A day dedicated to the work, the conversations and the people behind the craft. With Winners announced live at the Awards Ceremony on 28 May.

From brands and agencies to production and directing talent, expect bold ideas, standout work and the connections helping move the industry forward.

📍 The Rebel Theatre
📅 28 May 2026

See the shortlist and get your pass at apac.ciclopefestival.com

13/05/2026

Introducing CICLOPE Entertainment 2026 🎭

A celebration of non-branded storytelling at its boldest. From Music Videos to Short Film category, which welcomes Experimental and Documentary work.

This is where craft, ex*****on and innovation come together to push cinematic storytelling forward.

For work that lives beyond the brief and leaves a lasting mark.

Submit by 14 August 2026 at ciclopefestival.com

11/05/2026

Introducing CICLOPE Ideas 2026 💡

A space for ideas that hold weight - reward powerful ideas elevated through exceptional craft, and ultimately proven through meaningful effectiveness.

Spanning Film, Innovation and For Good categories, this section celebrates work that resonates beyond the screen and delivers where it matters.

Submit by 14 August 2026 at ciclopefestival.com

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