Shiny Showcase


5 Mar 2026

Scotland & The North


The Shiny Awards are one of the world’s leading platforms for new directors entering the commercials industry
Our showcases are built to spotlight bold new voices. At least 70% of the work screened comes from directors from under-represented backgrounds, ensuring a genuinely diverse mix of perspectives, styles and stories.

This Edinburgh edition brings the Shiny Showcase to Scotland & the North, creating a space for the local creative community to connect, discover new talent and watch stand out short-form work across genres.

Host Venue: LS Productions

This showcase will be hosted by LS Productions in Edinburgh.

Founded in 2006, LS Productions is the UK’s largest production service company, with offices in Edinburgh, Manchester and London. Their award-winning team works across commercials, film & TV, music videos, fashion and sport, supporting productions throughout the UK.

Previous Showcases

The Shiny Showcase has previously screened work for leading creative agencies and networks including:

Wieden+Kennedy New York
Uncommon London
Dentsu
Creative Manchester
Saatchi & Saatchi London
180 Amsterdam

Each showcase is curated to connect emerging directors with influential creative teams from across the global advertising industry.

What to Expect

A curated screening of exceptional short-form work from emerging directors working across:
• Commercials & brand content
• Music videos
• Spec ads
• Documentary
• Drama
• Animation

All films under 5 minutes. All genres welcome.

SUBMIT ENTRIES £15

Want to screen at a future Shiny Showcase?
All genres welcome, maximum runtime 5 minutes
DEADLINE: End of day Thurs 26th Feb

GET TICKETS £30

LS Productions
107 Constitution St,
Leith,
Edinburgh
EH6 7AE


Doors open: 6:30
Event starts: 7pm

Sponsors, partners & prizes

Gold Partners