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Best Writing
Video & Film 2026

This category recognizes the craft of writing in original digital or streaming videos and films, independent of genre. Consideration is given to technical ability, creative execution, and adherence to the standards of the craft. This includes both fiction and nonfiction, covering everything from screenplays and short-form scripts to documentary narratives that enrich storytelling.

2026

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2026

Winners

  • Everybody's Live With John Mulaney - episodic promos

    Everybody's Live With John Mulaney - episodic promos

    • Video & Film,
    • Best Writing
    • Webby Winner, 2026
    • Netflix
  • Roomies

    Roomies

    • Video & Film,
    • Best Writing
    • People's Voice Winner, 2026
    • Bilt

Nominees

  • CNN Investigates/As Equals: Women detail alleged abuses carried out by militia under commander now in Syria's top military brass

    CNN Investigates/As Equals: Women detail alleged abuses carried out by militia under commander now in Syria's top military brass

    • Video & Film,
    • Best Writing
    • Nominee, 2026
    • CNN
  • Frederick Douglass Boulevard aka Food & Drink Boulevard aka F.D.B.

    Frederick Douglass Boulevard aka Food & Drink Boulevard aka F.D.B.
  • One of A'Kind

    One of A'Kind

Honorees

  • Decoding Kendrick Lamar's GNX: The Grand National Breakdown

    Decoding Kendrick Lamar's GNX: The Grand National Breakdown

    • Video & Film,
    • Best Writing
    • Honoree, 2026
    • unRapped
  • OverSimplified

    OverSimplified

2025

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Winners & Nominees

  • Winning Isn't For Everyone

    Winning Isn't For Everyone
  • Brian Cox Goes to College

    Brian Cox Goes to College

    • Video & Film,
    • Best Writing
    • People's Voice Winner, 2025
    • Uber One + Special US
  • Dear Employer

    Dear Employer
  • Every story starts with a Yes.

    Every story starts with a Yes.
  • Mission Unstoppable with Miranda Cosgrove

    Mission Unstoppable with Miranda Cosgrove

2024

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Winners & Nominees

  • The Daily Show | The Patriot Hammer: For Smashing Woke Products

    The Daily Show | The Patriot Hammer: For Smashing Woke Products

    • Video & Film,
    • Best Writing
    • Webby Winner, 2024
    • ESPN
  • Honest Trailers - Barbie

    Honest Trailers - Barbie

    • Video & Film,
    • Best Writing
    • People's Voice Winner, 2024
    • Fandom
  • A Mood for Everyone

    A Mood for Everyone
  • Gin & Juice

    Gin & Juice
  • Grand Train Tour of Switzerland: The ride of a lifetime

    Grand Train Tour of Switzerland: The ride of a lifetime
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