D&AD Next Director Award Open For Entries

D&AD’s Next Director and Next Photographer Awards are open for entries to new directors with less than two years professional experience. The Next series bridges the gap between the D&AD Professional Awards and New Blood programme by identifying the best new talent and promoting them back to industry. The creative campaign for this year’s awards will be designed by Brazilian Agency F/Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi.

Shortlisted directors and photographers receive international exposure for their work, mentoring from a wide portfolio of acclaimed photographers, agents, production companies and advertising agencies, plus the chance to win funding and grants towards personal and commissioned projects.

The overall winner will then be chosen from the shortlists and announced at the D&AD Professional Awards Ceremony in May 2016, taking home a coveted D&AD Pencil and earning a place in the 2016 D&AD Annual. All shortlisted entries also get a mention in the Annual.

To find out more about eligibility criteria and how to enter the Next Director Award, visit: http://www.dandad.org/en/next-director-award/