Six months ago we launched The First Post Viral Competition. We invited readers to create an internet viral based on the theme of The First Post, with a chance to win £5,000. Virals could be in the form of a film or an animation, but they had to be no longer than 60 seconds. The competition was open to amateurs and professionals.

Last week, following a flurry of last minute entries, the competition closed and today we announce the winners.

We have been delighted by the number of virals received and impressed by the generally high standard of production.

The winning virals will form part of the First Post's marketing and will be shown on a number of online entertainment websites including YouTube.com.