Reels Awards Categories 2025
AWA D CATEGORIES
BEST OF THE BEST OF THE BEST
The biggest of big awards. The winners of each category will be voted by the live audience to see who comes home with the Top REELS award the Golden Jandal trophy. This award commemorates the iconic Handle the Jandal DIY music video awards run by Radioactive.FM.
WTF WAS THAT
We're on the hunt for the wild and crazy ones—the ones who have no hesitation in tossing gherkins at a window and crafting music videos that are so uniquely good, outrageous, or just plain original that we can't help but watch them on repeat.
SICK CUTS
We aim to emphasize how editing enhances your concept and evokes emotions in your work. It can be so seamlessly executed that the editing goes unnoticed, or it might be your energetic style that leaves us captivated.
LOOKS SO GOOD
When something appears too good to be true, it's evaluated based on the use of lighting, camera angles, and other visual elements that contribute to an aesthetically pleasing video, as well as how these aspects relate to your overall concept.
SO DIY
We champion the power of NZ DIY and creativity to craft incredible videos using available resources. This category honors videos that ingeniously bring a brilliant idea to life with cable ties, some duct tape, and a generous dose of classic innovation
NEW SKOOL
If you're at university, you can apply for this award, as we recognize that talent shines at every level. We aim to showcase the New Skool of Creatives and highlight our vision for the future.
ANIMAATEE
Attention all motion graphics, visual effects, and animation experts! We expect to see your pixels deliver impressive digital craftsmanship. us your strong concepts and execution, as you push the limits and create incredible moments in a music video that hurl effort and that only a digital wizard could understand. Let's see what you've got!