Pro Moviemaker January/February 2026 - Web

AWARDS FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR

FUTURE FILMMAKER TO CELEBRATE THE CREATIVE GREATS OF TOMORROW

Now, the next generation of filmmaking talent steps into the spotlight. Made for aspiring professionals, newcomers in their first two years of industry work and students or recent graduates, the future filmmaker award celebrates raw talent, bold ideas and fearless experimentation. We don’t expect Netflix-grade polish, though we welcome it. We’re looking for the sparks of creative brilliance, vision, originality and the courage to take risks. This is an open category, so almost anything goes. Submit a narrative film, short documentary, social media series, music video, personal project or even a showreel that shows off your developing style. Whether the film was made for a client, created collaboratively or self- funded on a shoestring, what matters is the story you tell and how you tell it. For students and recent graduates, any discipline counts: photography, filmmaking, broadcast and visual or mixed media. It is about what you

purpose: to spotlight future industry leaders. If you’re driven, imaginative and already carving out your voice as a filmmaker, this is your moment.

produce, not study. Submit paid client work, a university project, team piece, personal film or even passion-driven experiment. The category has one

scenes knowledge that’s impossible to find anywhere else. With live and virtual events, a thriving used gear ecosystem, in-house repairs and comprehensive hire facilities, CVP is a hub for the commercial filmmaking community. Its flagship London showrooms, event space and its latest Creator Hub give professionals the chance to meet, collaborate and try the latest cameras, lenses and accessories to buy, rent or simply stay ahead of the curve. By championing both professional excellence and grassroots development, CVP continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of filmmaking.

CVP is one of the world’s most award-winning and respected suppliers of TV, cinematography

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and broadcast production equipment, but its impact on the filmmaking community goes far beyond retail. Staffed by genuine experts, CVP has built its reputation on guiding filmmakers to the right tools for their workflow, backed by exceptional service and deep industry knowledge. Crucially, CVP is also committed to nurturing the next generation of talent. The company invests heavily in education, hosting a packed calendar of events, workshops,

product demos and hands-on training sessions designed to help emerging creators grow their skills and confidence. Through CVP Education and CVP TV, filmmakers can access insight, technical guidance and behind-the-

EDITING FOR EXCELLENCE IN POST-PRODUCTION AND EFFECTS

A beautiful shoot and pristine audio are just the beginning. It’s in the edit suite that structure, rhythm, emotion and style come together. From pacing and plot to sound design, special effects, graphics, colour grading and transitions, editing transforms raw footage into a full story. In this category, we celebrate expert editing and any genre is welcome. What matters is craft, from impeccable timing and inventive grading to creative motion graphics or bold stylistic choices. Submit a project you edited entirely yourself or with a team. The award now also includes the extraordinary world of visual effects.

From traditional practical effects and green-screen work to cutting-edge VFX, CGI and virtual production using LED volumes, we embrace all modern post techniques. Today’s filmmakers have unprecedented creative tools at their fingertips, and we want to see how they surprise, move and immerse an audience. Whether you built a whole world from scratch, crafted invisible effects that enhance realism or pushed stylistic boundaries with bold editing choices, this is your space to shine. Show us the post-production artistry that turns great footage into exceptional filmmaking.