AGENDA MPTS PREVIEW
The Media Production and Technology Show is Britain’s top event to see the process and people behind movies, TV shows and podcasts T he UK’s largest filmmaking show celebrates its first decade in May by returning to London’s Olympia with a showcase of the latest media, production and broadcast technology, plus a packed schedule of panel discussions. With more than 300 exhibitors, the Media Production and Technology Show is expected to attract upwards of 13,000 professionals, and the organisers promise a host of new show features to explore. Debuting in 2026 is the Creator Hub, dedicated to the booming creator economy and spotlighting short-form video, influencer marketing and monetisation. There’s a brand-new live podcast studio to explore, investigating the latest trends in on-demand content and giving a behind- the-scenes look at podcast production. There’s also an expanded SMPTE Conference this year, serving up keynote presentations, hands-on sessions and interactive panel discussions with various industry heavyweights. And the popular Post Production World Conference is back alongside the main event, with
a programme covering motion graphics, VFX and more, hosted in partnership with Future Media Conferences. Predictably, artificial intelligence is set to be a hot topic at this year’s event. In the AI Media Zone, there are sessions on Adobe Firefly for video production, AI ethics and copyright issues and how AI has moved beyond experimentation and into everyday production workflows. A key session to look out for is: ‘The AI Shift: Where Does the Media Industry Go Next?’ This brings together experts from BBC R&D, Ofcom, Uncanny Harry AI and Digital Catapult for a panel that shares how industry leaders are integrating AI responsibly, managing risk and using artificial intelligence strategically. Another highlight is sure to be ‘UK Production: State of the Nation’, which will take a frank look at the media landscape following a turbulent few years, and you can also hear from Bafta about the ‘Spark Campaign: A Roadmap for Clean Power in the Industry by 2030’.
Farnborough and Warner Bros Leavesden will discuss services for the creator economy, while cinematographer Alister Chapman will speak on the rise of small cameras. Other talks to check out on the production front include ‘Getting to Greenlight: How TV Shows Are Funded Today’, ‘Open to Work: Reinventing Skills for a Changing Industry’, ‘Uncovering the Truth: The UK Documentary Boom’ and ‘Virtual Production: Hype vs Reality’. Here’s a taster of what to look out for on the show floor, which will be packed with the latest hardware and software. mediaproductionshow.com AMARAN F20 Pay a visit to Amaran, a company lighting the way for the next generation of creators. Whether you’re filming in a home studio, vlogging on the move or turning any space into your canvas, Amaran has a great range
LED THERE BE LIGHT MPTS is the place to see LED panels such as Amaran’s affordable Pano 60c model
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