The US International Awards has officially unveiled its 2026 finalists, a list of more than 100 productions from 25 countries that will be celebrated in one of the world’s leading competitions for corporate videos, documentaries, online media, and branded content. Selected by an international jury of senior industry professionals, this year’s finalists highlight the creative ambition and international diversity shaping the industry today.
The finalists include globally recognized brands, broadcasters, institutions, and production companies across three main competition categories.
In the Corporate Videos category, shortlisted productions include entries from L’ORÉAL, Atlético de Madrid, Booking.com, UEFA, SWISS International Air Lines, Switzerland Tourism, Deloitte Global, and Austria Tourism, among many others.
The Online & Social Media category recognizes productions created for digital-first audiences and fast-moving platforms. Among this year’s finalists are Michelin, FC Barcelona, Visit Sweden, Turespaña, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), and ETH Zürich, alongside a wide range of additional international entries. The category showcases how organizations across sectors are redefining audience engagement through short-form and platform-native content.
In the Documentaries & Reports category, finalists include TVN Warner Bros. Discovery, Asahi Television Broadcasting Corporation, Ryukyu Broadcasting Corporation, Terra Mater Studios GmbH, Hiroshima Home Television Co., Ltd., and the Saudi Konoz Initiative, among others.
The complete list of finalists is available on www.usinternationalawards.com.
Winners across all categories will be announced online on July 1, 2026, when finalists will discover whether they have earned the competition’s coveted star-shaped trophies.
Gold and Silver Trophies, as well as Finalist Certificates, may be awarded across the main categories. In the Production Art & Craft section, Black Trophies recognize creative excellence in disciplines including Best Animation, Best Cinematography, Best Directing, Best Editing, and Best Special Effects.
Grand Awards will be selected from among the Gold Winners in the main competition categories. Additional Specialty Awards may also be presented, including Agency of the Year, Production Company of the Year, TV Network of the Year, and Client Company of the Year.
The 2026 finalists collectively reflect the evolving landscape of global visual communication, where cinematic storytelling, digital innovation, and documentary filmmaking continue to push creative boundaries across industries and platforms.
About the US International Awards
The US International Awards is a prestigious, long-running competition that celebrates creativity and innovation in corporate videos, documentaries, online media, and branded content. It is open to film producers, independent filmmakers, agencies, broadcasters, and students worldwide, and is judged by an international panel of industry professionals in film, creativity, and marketing. Since 2021, the competition has been organized by Filmservice International, Europe’s leading organizer of corporate film festivals. For more information, visit www.usinternationalawards.com.
