LIT Entertainment Awards recognizes creative and advertising excellence in the global entertainment industry - from the silver screen to interactive gaming, from television content to wide-encompassing digital entertainments. Previously LIT Commercial Awards, LIT now transitions from its previous roots, expanding its reach to celebrate all facets of entertainment advertising and marketing, eagerly embracing this evolution to accommodate a broader spectrum of entertainment.
The LIT Entertainment Awards is open to all creative and marketing professionals, designers, agencies, and every creative in between. Whether you're reaching out to a local audience or making waves internationally, LIT is committed to spotlight advertising brilliance of entertainment on a grander stage than ever before!
LIT Entertainment Awards salutes innovation, storytelling, and design, honoring an array of advertising and creative ideas that captivate audiences worldwide. From film, television, games, home, live or digital entertainment, music, and marketing, to the masterminds crafting these memorable experiences behind the scenes — LIT recognizes it all.
Outdoor Advertising Commercial Design Publication Social Media
Branded Content Creative Campaign Marketing & Promotional
Mobile Audio Video Website & App Streaming Media
Online Entertainment Live Entertainment Gaming Film Television
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Marketing / Advertising Campaigns
Communication Campaign
Social Media Videos
Nonprofit
TikTok Videos
Instructional
Youtube / Vimeo Videos
Entertainment
Commercial & Marketing
Automotive / Vehicles
Branded Content
Branded Content / Other
Marketing / Advertising Campaigns
CSR Program
Commercial & Marketing
Automotive / Vehicles
Gaming Video
Commercial
Broadcast and Television
Consumer Products / Services
Branded Content
Automotive / Vehicles
Branded Content
Cultural
The LITO statuette stands as the emblematic heart of the LIT Entertainment Awards, radiating an enigmatic energy that signifies the boundless realm of entertainment advertising and marketing.
Dressed in its distinctive polka dot garb, LITO embodies the endless realms of imagination, encouraging participants across films, television, games, and all entertainment mediums to venture beyond the ordinary. It's a reminder to never lose sight of one's original goals, even as they craft fresh narratives and pioneering experiences.
LITO's base implements a refined and elegant finish, creating a stark contrast against its gleaming black and pristine white visage. It serves as a beacon, urging entertainment visionaries globally to shatter their own boundaries, aspiring not just to participate in the industry but to redefine it.
At the LIT Entertainment Awards, each and every submission is evaluated only by the best in the industry, comprising a collective of industry trailblazers and visionaries in the Grand Jury Panel. By presenting your masterpieces here, you're not just competing; you're sharing your ideas with some of the most esteemed minds in entertainment, impressing, inspiring, and resonating with an elite panel of individuals.
Costa Rica
Oscar Solano Brenes
Executive Creative and Digital Director, Porter Novelli
Oscar Solano Brenes is the Chief Creative Officer for the strategic-creative firm, Porter Novelli.
He is a general leader of the creative and digital unit for the region of Central America, Mexico, Caribbean, Ecuador, and Peru; a believer in data-driven creativity, measurement, and innovation through 13 years of experience with global and regional brands such as Coca-Cola, Heineken, BMW, Toyota, American Express, Samsung, Netflix and more!
He is an advertising, marketing, and strategy professional with experience as a senior strategic trigger in creative, digital, and media agencies with experience in strategic planning, content strategy, detection of opportunities, social media, branding, data-driven strategy, and creativity. Brenes is passionate about reading cultural behaviors and transforming them into business opportunities. He is also a faithful follower of data and its implementation in communication and performance strategies. He has had experience leading planning, digital and creative units at firms such as DDB, Havas, Findasense, and Ketchum.
Greece
Maria Afroditi Patsi
Founder, AdvAge Advertising and NFT Cube Agency
Maria Afroditi Patsi is the founder of AdvAge and NFT Cube Agency based in Athens.
She possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and leads innovative campaigns that blend the artistic and technical realms. She currently excels as an Augmented Reality Engineer at Meta while pursuing her PhD in Computational Science and Engineering at MIT. With a multifaceted skill set, she balances roles across disciplines: a designer shaping visual narratives, a developer crafting code in the twilight hours, a poet weaving words at dusk, and a marketer strategizing brand engagements by daylight.
Her creations have received international recognition, showcased in renowned design museums and art galleries around the world. Her influence extends beyond exhibitions, as her distinctive style and artistic vision have set new benchmarks for innovation and aesthetics in the art community. Her contributions to the field have elevated her status as an artist and shaped contemporary design discourse.
United States
Brendan Amoruso
Founder, Producer and Video Editor, Luna Lyte
Brendan Amoruso, the creator of Luna Lyte, is a seasoned producer and video editor with a decade of expertise in crafting content for various mediums, including advertisements, documentaries, case studies, and feature films.
His distinctive artistic approach has gained global recognition and accolades, paving the way for collaborations with musicians, innovators, and artists. These partnerships aim to bring their fervor and transformative creations to life on screen, spanning across commercial projects, live events, and digital marketing initiatives.
In his view, the art of editing plays a pivotal role in determining the success or failure of a production, be it a podcast or a pilot. Frequently, he discovers innovative solutions during the course of a project, many of which only come to light through the process of experimentation and learning from mistakes.
United States
Jarvis Grant
Creative Strategist and Imaging Specialist, Jarvis Grant Imaging
Jarvis Grant is a creative strategist, imaging specialist for Jarvis Grant Imaging which he solely manages and he is also a digital media instructor.
With more than 25 years of experience across various domains, including arts education, commercial photography, journalism, digital multimedia, and fine art, Grant has established himself as a recognized industry expert. He excels in crafting comprehensive solutions that integrate his extensive skillset. His professional journey is marked by his adept management of innovative models, consistently exceeding client expectations, expert project management, and collaborative application design sessions.
Grant is a dedicated advocate for ensuring that every team member's perspective is valued and considered during the design phase. He passionately champions the voices of both thought leaders and implementers throughout the entire process. Creates engaging content that harnesses the potential of creating dynamic digital media, ensuring that all stakeholders can derive value from it.
“ It is an honor for my team to have received this distinction. This particular project was a tight turnaround, with lots of requests we needed to satisfy in order to make it successful for our client. A lot of effort went into pulling off the final product, and the client was very satisfied. ”
~ Chris Zecco, Video Manager of MarketReach, Inc, United States
“ It's an incredible honor to receive 29 NYX Awards for our work. Everyone works so hard on these trailers, from motion graphics to writing to original art and cinematics and whatnot. So for the team to get that recognition for their hard work is fantastic and very humbling. ”
~ Gage Allen, Creative Director of Player One Trailers, United States
“ The awards help us to confirm that we are ahead of the trends and that we keep having a talented, resourceful and creative team at Creativa. I know that happy customers, repeat business and recommendations are worthwhile, these are the things we focus on every day at Creativa. Prizes and awards, however, are gratifying on an altogether different level. Credit from peer groups and authorities brings pride and satisfaction. ”
~ Miguel Donnenfeld, Director at Creativa Videos, Australia
“ I know I’m treating this interview pretty chill but honestly it is very nice and thank you for the award. There is a lot of cool, inspiring work to be found in the winners, so it’s nice to be in the same rank as all these entries. ”
~ Yaz Ashmawi, United Kingdom
“ I'm honored to be receiving 12 LIT Commercial Awards in 2022. It feels gratifying to have these industry-leader judges evaluating and honoring my work. ”
~ Jean-Luc Slagle, Owner and Creative Director of Scope Studios, US
The International Awards Associate (IAA) is a group of industry innovators, creators, designers and communications professionals whose commitment is to move the industry forward through discovery and recognition of new and existing talent.
