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SOUND RECOGNISING AWESOME AUDIO
Every filmmaker knows that audio is absolutely vital in the success of any project. So this category is for films where the soundtrack, sound design or sound recording is well-executed and adds plenty to the finished film. You could be a dedicated sound recordist or just have some incredible audio on a film you were in charge of. It may include stock music or sound effects, audio recorded on- set, sound that has been worked on in post – whatever. Just knock the judges’ socks off with audio that brings the visuals to life and you could be a winner. It could be a well-executed audio recording of a band performing or a quiet and calming ASMR shot that gives the listener goosebumps. Let’s hear what you’ve got!
STUDENT SHOW THE WORLD WHAT YOU’VE LEARNT
If you’re a current student or have graduated in the last two years, this category welcomes anything from commercial work to documentary, social media or narrative. It could be part of your coursework or from a private job; it might even be shot for clients or friends – it really doesn’t matter. We want to see what the future stars of filmmaking are capable of, with or without the restrictions of a client calling the shots.
When it comes to selecting the right equipment to ensure that all of your audio is captured perfectly, Sennheiser is the brand to choose, thanks to its wide range of professional-quality audio solutions.
From XLR shotgun mics to stereo and mono DSLR-type mics, Sennheiser is the master of capturing clear audio every time. And for many years, the brand has been a market leader in wireless audio mics and lavaliers.
ACTION & SPORT FOR THE FASTEST MOVERS
SOCIAL MEDIA CREATING CONTENT THAT CONNECTS
and extract every ounce of imagery. Everything was handheld, so we could set up and shoot quickly. The challenges continued in post-production, which coincided with lockdown and remote workflows. Compare it to studio budgets that allow controlled lighting and high- end cameras.” Audio is a crucial part of any film, so it was important the sound design augmented the visuals in every way. “I had the sound design in mind right from the start. I collaborated with an Oscar- winning sound designer and we built an epic soundtrack to match an edit that crescendos all the way to the last shot.” Part Deux: The Chase has been on the festival circuit for the past few months, and it’s won seven awards already.
Shooting action is a unique challenge with fast-moving subjects. So making a visually stunning short about an all-out race on the streets of Lisbon only added to the logistical problems that needed solving before a shot could be made. Lawrence Ribeiro’s film Part Deux: The Chase is a rare nighttime chase film. “I believe in the power of action filmmaking. I made this night car chase to show off the best of action realism – as it’s available to everyone, from the most indie filmmakers to the biggest studio films like Top Gun . I did it with a really small team. We didn’t have much of a budget, so I had to get very creative,” explains Ribeiro. “The entire car chase is lit by street lamps. “We used a prosumer camera, so we had to work hard to manipulate
So much creative video work is especially made for social media, whether as marketing campaigns or simply stunning content intended to grow an audience. We want to see your best work. Everything from sub-one-minute vertical videos shot for Instagram Reels, Facebook, YouTube Shorts or TikTok, to longer-length films for any social media platform.
Social media video is serious business for professional filmmakers creating engaging and compelling content. When it’s time to take the next step into your work, lighting is a must-have, and Amaran offers a range of incredibly good-value LED lights that are stunning performers. The sister brand of Aputure, Amaran uses lots of the same technology, but often in smaller and more compact fixtures. There are COB hard lights, flexible light panels, light tubes and on-camera LED panels – plus these lights take the range of Aputure modifiers, too.
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