MONO MASTERPIECE This screenshot from an entry in the Filmmaker of the Year Awards is truly stunning
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Editor in chief Adam Duckworth Deputy chief sub editor Matthew Winney Sub editor Ben Gawne
Junior sub editor Lori Hodson Editorial director Roger Payne
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Sam Scott-Smith 01223 499457 samscott-smith@bright.uk.com Sales manager Emma Stevens 01223 499462 emmastevens@bright.uk.com DESIGN Design director Andy Jennings Design manager Alan Gray Senior designer Lucy Woolcomb Designer Emma Di’Iuorio
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You can tell that Pro Moviemaker is a magazine focused heavily towards the equipment and technology that’s used to create films. You only need to check out the cover of each issue to work this out – and our tests and news back it up, as we unashamedly report on fresh gear and how best to employ it. So much so that, sometimes, it’s easy to lose focus on how all these bits of kit are exploited in the commercial world. Thankfully, our new Pro Moviemaker Filmmaker of the Year Awards have put the creativity and innovation of our readership right at the forefront. I always knew our readers were producing some amazing content, but the quality and creativity has blown me away from the entries received so far. So often, scripted drama gets the most focus. From the Academy Awards and its big-money blockbusters, right the way down to local film festivals and their spotlight on short-form tales, narrative drama always hogs the limelight. After all, anything goes. But the real art of creativity in a professional context is to tell an innovative, visually stunning story – within a paying client’s constraints. Whether that’s promoting their brand, shooting a music video or documenting an event, commercial filmmakers have to work towards a client’s goal. That takes a lot of problem-solving, clever filming and inspirational editing to maximise the impact of the final result. Many of the candidates in our awards have done just that. In this issue, we highlight a handful of the early entrants that have impressed us. From incredible overhead shots of a prairie burn in the plains of the USA, to a documentary following a female adventurer attempting a solo marathon challenge in majestic but dangerous mountain ranges, or a pop music video in incredible locations with some stunning VFX work. We’ve even received a truly imaginative drama short set in a futuristic world where the cash-strapped can ‘sell’ years of their life for a big pile of money. Time is running out for you to get involved with the Filmmaker of the Year Awards, but I urge all our readers – from experienced professionals to next-generation creatives on the first rung of the career ladder – to enter. There are plenty of categories to choose from, and it’s very easy to do. Put yourself and your work out there, and you could end up with the recognition you deserve – plus a real boost to your marketing. And from a personal point of view, I’ll get to spend more hours checking out simply awesome work that’s truly inspirational.
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ADAM DUCKWORTH, EDITOR IN CHIEF
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