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Film PPC IMAGINARIUM Award: For the Film category, you are free to experiment within genres, but should be able to motivate your approach conceptually. Entrance into the filmmaking awards category requires that you provide a framework and structure for your film. You must be able to prove that you will be able to deliver on both a technical and a conceptual level, and you will have to prove that you can pitch an idea and produce the film.

Architecture PPC IMAGINARIUM Award: The purpose of the PPC Imaginarium Architecture awards is to promote the use of Portland cement-based concrete in creating more sustainable environments and communities. The category's programme focuses on stimulating innovative thinking and raising awareness around the critical environmental issues associated with contemporary architecture, while simultaneously questioning the relevance of existing typologies and sustainability strategies in dealing with built/un-built/waste contexts.

Fashion PPC IMAGINARIUM Award: The Imaginarium Fashion category is a freestyle design competition open to students and young fashion designers, as well as tailors and stylists who have not yet established themselves. The work of entrants will be adjudicated by an independent panel of judges. To be eligible for entry, there are number of criteria to consider. Entrants are expected to take careful note of the information and conditions in this section. Non-compliance will result in disqualification.

Industrial Design PPC IMAGINARIUM Award: For the Industrial Design category, entrants will need to submit a concept and prototype of a product or collection that demonstrates an innovative industrial design concept, using Portland cement-based concrete as the primary source material. The judges are looking for entries that reflect benefit for the user and demonstrate outstanding craftsmanship, aesthetic appeal, a balance between technical excellence and commercial appreciation, and respect for the medium of concrete.

Jewellery PPC IMAGINARIUM Award: For the Jewellery category, your designs must be visually appealing and reflect an understanding of concrete as an artistic medium. The judges are looking for entries that demonstrate outstanding craftsmanship, aesthetic appeal, a balance between technical excellence and commercial appreciation, and a respect for the medium of concrete.

Sculpture PPC IMAGINARIUM Award: Due to the multitude of new technologies available, the definition of 'sculpture' has grown to embrace not only single-medium, three-dimensional objects, but also mixed-media installation art. Final pieces must demonstrate an understanding of concrete as an artistic medium.