It’s that time of year again! Submissions for the 2026 edition of the Music in Media Awards (MIMAs) are officially open. Each year, the MIMAs celebrate the most impactful and compelling use of music in film, television, radio, documentaries, advertising, podcasts, theatre and more. The awards are presented by Buma Music in Motion (BMIM), the platform where music and media intersect.
Are you a producer or director whose work in the past year had the best soundtrack ever? Were you completely blown away by a colleague’s score? Or are you a composer, sync agent or media professional looking to showcase your best work from the past year? Now is your chance. An international jury of more than forty industry professionals, including composers, directors, podcast creators and music supervisors, will review all entries and select the nominees and winners. In total, twelve categories will be awarded, each featuring three nominees.
Curious about last year’s winners? Check out the 2025 nominees and award recipients and get inspired.
What’s new?
There are two important changes compared to last year. Trailers are now classified as advertising, effective this calendar year. This applies to both commissioned and existing music. We also have a new category: Songs. Commissioned songs specifically for a film, series, podcast, or other media now also have a place in the MIMAs.
Check the terms & conditions before submitting.
Ready to submit your work?
Head to the Awards section of our website and enter your submission for the MIMAs 2026!
Applications for the MIMAs 2026 are closed. The (extended) deadline was January 19th 23:59h.