Rory Peck Awards

• Only work by freelance journalists or filmmakers* is eligible for entry.
• Entries must have been first broadcast/published between 1 August 2020 and 4 August 2021 inclusive.
• All entries must be submitted and titled as first broadcast/published.
• All entries must have been broadcast/published by a recognised media outlet.
• Re-versions of previously submitted entries will not be accepted.
• You cannot submit the same entry into more than one category.

*For the purposes of the Rory Peck Awards, the term “freelance” is defined as someone who gathers and generates stories, images and footage for professional news and current affairs platforms. He/she will not have a permanent or rolling contract or salary, but may be on a retainer with one or more organisations, work to commission or be paid by the piece. This includes those who may supplement their income by other means.

1. Complete the online entry form
   You must fully complete and submit your entry form online.
2. Upload digital files
   Your entry must be submitted as broadcast/published and uploaded with your entry form as a high-resolution digital file. The preferred format for film and video is is .MOV H264 (1920 x 1080), without timecodes. The file should be clearly titled with the name of the entrant and entry title.
3. Submit any supporting materials
   Entries not in English must be accompanied by a detailed and accurate storyline and translation, uploaded to the online entry form.
4. Pay the entry fee
   Each entry costs £25. Entrants may submit any number of entries into any number of categories, but a separate online entry form and entry fee will be required for each. All proceeds from the Rory Peck Awards contribute to the running costs of the trust and its charitable grants.

Entry fee waiver
To encourage equal opportunities, a limited number of entry fee waivers are available for those who cannot afford the fee. If you would like to apply for the entry fee waiver, please apply here.