D&AD Next Director, Next Photographer Awards open for entries

Entries for the D&AD Next Director and Next Photographer Awards 2016 have also opened. The Next series bridges the gap between the D&AD Professional Awards and New Blood programme by identifying the best new talent and promoting them back to industry. Brazilian Agency F/Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi will design the creative campaign for this year's awards.

Shortlisted directors and photographers receive international exposure for their work, mentoring from a wide portfolio of acclaimed photographers, agents, production companies and advertising agencies, plus the chance to win funding and grants towards personal and commissioned projects.

The overall winner will then be chosen from the shortlists and announced at the D&AD Professional Awards Ceremony in May 2016, taking home a coveted D&AD Pencil and earning a place in the 2016 D&AD Annual. All shortlisted entries also get a mention in the Annual.

The Next Awards entry fees start from £20, submitted work does not need to have been commercially released, but must have been completed after 1 January 2014. For more information, go to www.dandad.org/en/next-director-award or www.dandad.org/en/next-photographer-award.