TellyCast has revealed the first tranche of expert judges for the inaugural Digital Video Awards, a ground-breaking awards programme that recognises excellence, creativity, and innovation in digital-first video production and distribution.
An illustrious line-up includes:
Sam Barcroft, founder, Creatorville
Thom Gulseven, co-founder, Strong Watch Studios
Mel Chapman, CEO, Jungle Creations
Holly Graham, chief commercial officer, Little Dot Studios
Taf Makopa, co-founder, Wall of Entertainment
Sacha Khari, head of digital commissioning, Channel 4
Karl Warner, EVP of UK entertainment and digital development, BBC Studios
Bea Hegedus, chief commercial officer, Box to Box
Sam Glynne, head of entertainment & culture marketing group, EMEA, UTA
Mike Beale, managing director, global creative and production support, ITV Studios
Dan Biddle, entertainment partnerships lead, Northern Europe, Meta
Lucy Luke, head of UK partnerships, Snap
Joshua Barnett, managing director, After Party Studios
Matt Campion, co-founder, Spirit Studios
Carlotta Rossi Spencer, head of business development, Banijay
Organised by the publishers of TellyCast and The Drop, the awards aim to honour the pioneering creators, brands, agencies, publishers, and producers redefining digital storytelling and transforming the entertainment landscape.
Justin Crosby, founder of TellyCast, remarked, “Having announced the Digital Video Awards at the recent Digital Content Forum, I was thrilled to get such an enthusiastic and immediate response from key players in the digital-first content business. Now, I’m equally delighted to be able to name our first set of judges. Between them, they represents some of the most influential and talented people in the sector. I look forward to working with them to shine a spotlight on the incredible work of creators, brands, and production teams pushing the envelope in digital media.”
The Awards will showcase the brightest talent and most innovative digital content across 23 categories, celebrating the diversity and depth of the digital video industry. Judged by a panel of sector leaders, the awards acknowledge those breaking new ground in storytelling, engagement, and creative vision on social and digital platforms.
The eligibility period for submissions is from 13 December 2023 to 13 December 2024, allowing a broad range of content to be recognised. Entry criteria for the following 23 categories can be found on the TellyCast Digital Video Awards website:
Best Brand Channel
Best Branded Content Series
Best Digital Commercial or Single Branded Video
Best Kid’s Channel
Best Comedy Channel
Best Single Documentary
Best Documentary Channel
Best Wildlife/Animal Channel
Best History Channel
Best Reality Format
Best Food Channel
Best Automotive Channel
Best Arts & Crafts Channel
Best Video Podcast
Best Sports Channel
Best Original Digital Format
Best Interview Format
Unsung Hero
Small Studio of the Year
Best Low Budget Production
Best New Channel
Studio of the Year
Social Video Channel of the Year
The awards will culminate in a highly anticipated ceremony in London in March 2025 where winners will be celebrated in front of an audience of industry leaders, innovators, and digital media professionals. This event promises to be a highlight of the digital content calendar, honouring achievements in digital video.
Entries are £99+ VAT each and a 5 x entry package is priced at just £299 + VAT.
Enter now via https://digitalvideoawards.awardsplatform.com/
