The Focal International Awards 2012 for the best use of archive footage material is now open for nominations.

The awards, which span a variety of genres, also recognise the researchers, technicians and producers that access and maintain archive footage.

Focal International general manager Julie Lewis said: “The awards offer the chance to raise entrants’ profiles amongst the biggest names in the business around the world and to shine a spotlight on the great work being done, both on screen and behind the scenes.”

The categories include:

  • Best Use of Footage in a Factual Production
  • Best Use of Footage in an Entertainment or Drama Production
  • Best Use of Footage in an Arts Production
  • Best Use of Footage in an Arts Production featuring Music
  • Best Use of Sports Footage
  • Best Use of Footage in a Short Production
  • Best Use of Wildlife and Natural History Footage
  • Best Use of Footage on Non-television Platforms
  • Best Use of Footage in a Home Entertainment Release
  • Best Use of Footage in a Cinema Release
  • Best Archive Restoration / Preservation Project
  • Best Archive Restoration / Preservation  Title
  • The Jane Mercer Footage Researcher of the Year Award
  • Footage Library Employee of the Year
  • Footage Library of the Year
  • Lifetime Achievement

The deadline for entries is 1 December 2011 with the awards ceremony to take place on 2 May 2012 at the Lancaster Hotel in London.

Details of each category and advice for entrants can be found at: http://www.focalint.org/

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