The full jury line-up for this year’s shots Awards The Americas has landed, bringing together more than 120 creatives, producers, editors, directors, composers, artists and all-round brilliant people ready to decide who takes home the trophies in April.
With the panels locked in, entrants now have a little extra breathing room – the deadline to submit work has been extended until Friday 20 February, giving companies additional time to refine their entries ahead of judging.
Spanning disciplines from direction and cinematography through to sound design, casting, concept and New Director, the juries reflect the diversity of modern commercial filmmaking, bringing together voices from across North and South America and a wide range of creative backgrounds.
The shots Awards are sponsored by Virtual Films and XR Pay. You can explore the full jury line-up below, or visit the official judges page for more details on each panellist. To submit your work and be in the running for a coveted shots trophy, head here to enter. Further information on categories can be found here, while pricing and eligibility details are available via the FAQ page.
The shortlist will be announced on 19 March 2026, ahead of the awards ceremony at the Avalon in West Hollywood, Los Angeles on 23 April 2026.
Read the full list of jurors here.