This category is for those how- to videos, instructional pieces or training movies that help a viewer do something new or improve. It’s a key filmmaking skill that takes planning and logical thinking. Whether you were involved from scripting through to final production for a client, or just the actual filming or post, it doesn’t matter. The films could be anything from learning about new gear, picking up key DIY skills, self- improvement in all its forms or anything else that inspires a viewer to learn and improve. INSTRUCTIONAL MASTERING THE HOW-TO
WEDDING CAPTURING THE ROMANCE
Music videos are an area where almost anything goes. Creativity shines through – and it’s a place many talented filmmakers learn their trade. This award is for any sort of music video, from unknown local musicians to global popstars, rap or rock to choral or classical. Any sort of genre goes. We aren’t judging the track, but how the video adds to the whole package. MUSIC VIDEO BRINGING THE VISION MIX TO SONGS
Anyone who has ever tried to shoot a wedding knows they have to come up with the goods under massive pressure, yet still reveal the emotion of the day for families to treasure forever. It’s a tough gig. Despite that, the best modern wedding films are cinematic masterpieces packed with creativity. Last year’s winning entry from Drew and Tracy Johnstone of Jst Married Weddings was a stylish, romantic and evocative film shot on the hottest day of the year. The happy couple’s personalities became the focus of their wedding story. The thought and attention into the details of the day helped deliver true authenticity. Shooting weddings is very popular and continues to grow. This category honours the best – no matter what religion or type of ceremony.
STUDENT THE EDUCATED VIEW
One of the most common paths to pro cinematography is by shooting weddings, which can open a world of creativity while paying well. But running a wedding video business calls for dedication to more than just shooting the day and making the edit. There’s marketing, insurance and cash flow, too, which can make or break many enterprises as most weddings are during the summer months. It makes sense to spend as wisely as possible and get the most for your money when buying kit. One way to save some cash is buying used cameras and lenses, as long as they have been fully tested and are guaranteed. Don’t risk taking one camera or lens bought off an auction site. Professional wedding filmmakers need at least one backup camera, ideally with a different lens on hand to capture the event as it happens. Many have a second shooter to ensure nothing is missed, or even a social media shooter creating content on the go. That’s a lot of outlay on equipment, so it makes sense to buy used, fully tested equipment from a specialist like MPB. The brand has massive stocks of everything you need and you can even part-exchange your old kit or sell it for cash. As the UK’s top used camera specialist, MPB has stocks of the latest cinema and stills cameras, as well as lenses and accessories. Everything is individually photographed and graded on MPB’s website, where you can buy or sell in confidence. You’ll be saving money and also helping the planet by recycling your equipment. For all types of filmmaker, MPB is the best option.
You could be at film or TV school learning photography, mixed media or any other creative course. This category is for the creative work you produce, not what you are studying. If you are a current student or recent graduate from the past two years, this open category includes anything from commercial work to documentary, social media or narrative. The film can be all your own, or where you worked as main filmmaker in a team. It could be part of a university project, showreel, personal work or paid-for by a client. Enter now!
OPEN SHOWCASE YOUR MASTERPIECE
Do you have a project that you feel deserves a bigger audience? We want to see it! It doesn’t matter if it’s commissioned or otherwise. This could be all your own or where you worked as the lead in a crew, large or small. Every year, this class attracts a range of subjects. Filmmakers really have fun and experiment without the pressure of a client looking over their shoulder.
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