NAHEMI Kodak Commercials Competition

NAHEMI Member institutions are invited to register interest for the 2026-27 Kodak Commercials competition.
Can your students make a 30 second commercial using one 400ft (ten minutes) roll of 16mm film stock, supplied free of charge by Kodak.

Professional briefs have been supplied by advertising agencies Adam&Eve/TBWA and Libertine, who also participate in the judging, and this year include briefs for Twix, mental health charity CALM, Friends of the Earth and Shackleton Financial Advisors.

The competition culminates in a screening, awards presentation, and drinks reception at the Regent Street Cinema, London in late May or June (exact date tbc). ALL entries will be screened at the event, and it’s a great opportunity to meet students and staff from across the UK.

Key Dates

Friday 9 October 2026: Submit email ‘Expressions of Interest’ to P.S.Hort@westminster.ac.uk with your anticipated number of commercials.

Friday 20 November 2026: Deadline for ordering film stock.

Friday 26 February 2027: Submission deadline for completed commercials.

May/June 2027: Awards event at the Regent Street Cinema, London, with a screening of ALL the entries.

For more info and to express your interest, contact Peter P.S.Hort@westminster.ac.uk