AWARDS FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR
COMMERCIAL & CORPORATE THE HEARTLAND OF PAID WORK FOR INDIE COMPANIES
FUTURE FILMMAKER BREEDING GROUND FOR TALENT
For aspiring professionals and those in the first two years of a career, this category is where we want to see just how creative the future of our industry is! This is an open class, so pretty much anything goes. It could be some creative short film you have shot as a newbie, or your first big paid gig that you want to show off. We want to see imagination and visually stunning work from the thought leaders of tomorrow!
This is one of our flagship classes for work commissioned by clients. We’re looking for anything from branded content to promotional videos. Jonathan Davies shot a promo for a new non-alcoholic social club set up on the Wirral, called Rek 41. In recognising that the social fabric of Birkenhead was closely intertwined with alcohol consumption, the creators of Rek 41 sought to create a space where those wanting to distance themselves from drinking were able to do so while maintaining a normal social life. Davies said: “I got Gareth Williams, a ‘rhymeologist’, to write a poem and read it at the opening of the social club.” And his verse makes the film really stand out.
sure the next generation of filmmakers get to reach their full potential. With CVP Education and CVPTV offering insight and help that’s hard to get anywhere else, it’s one company that is investing in the future of filmmaking – so is a natural fit to sponsor this special category.
CVP is so much more than Britain’s leading
cinematography, broadcast and TV equipment supplier. It’s staffed by experts who help filmmakers take the next step in their careers. CVP holds events, product demonstrations and education sessions to make
INSTRUCTIONAL TEACHING NEW TRICKS
The UK’s best-known rental house, Hireacamera, is the sponsor for both the commercial & corporate and instructional categories in the Filmmaker of the Year Awards – two of the most important categories for helping to win huge amounts of influence with future paying clients. Of course, not everyone has all the equipment needed to shoot every project, especially as so many always seem to be arranged last-minute by clients. That’s where Hireacamera is a vital resource to commercial filmmakers. With a slick website that offers real-time booking and availability information on all its kit, Hireacamera is a step ahead of its rivals. It offers cost-effective prices, has the latest kit in stock and fully tested equipment, plus all rentals are delivered with up-to-date firmware installed. Kit is delivered ready to go, with all the accessories you need to put it to work straight away. And with the newest cameras and lenses available, there’s a massive amount of choice.
Getting across a message to help a viewer do something new is a filmmaking skill that touches on the true fundamentals. This is a category for those how-to videos everyone uses nowadays. Let the world see how slick and professional an instructional video can be.
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