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All the gear and plenty of ideas – that’s our take on the filmmaking world right now. In this issue, we reveal the winners of the MPB Filmmaker of the Year and launch our next big campaign: the 2025 Pro Moviemaker Gear of the Year Awards, now open for voting. Once more, we’re asking you, our knowledgeable readers, to have your say on the kit that delivers. From cameras and lenses to lights, software and support gear, this is your chance to help crown the best in the business – the tools and services that make our creative lives more productive, more precise and ultimately more possible. These awards are a rare thing in today’s tech-saturated world as they are truly independent, voted for by real working filmmakers: just pure industry insight from the people who live and breathe the craft. You know better than anyone that good gear doesn’t just look good in a press release – it has to perform under pressure, day in, day out, in challenging locations and unpredictable conditions. And in 2025, with so much choice at every budget level, the competition is fiercer than ever. But gear, of course, is only half the story. That’s why in this issue, as a perfect balance to the hardware love-in, we’re proud to showcase our Filmmaker of the Year competition. It’s a celebration of the real magic – what you actually create with the kit. From seasoned professionals working on high-end productions to first-time student directors making short films on shoestring budgets, this is where the best ideas shine. And what an incredible response we had this year. Today’s filmmakers are proving that access to advanced tools, once the preserve of elite studios, is finally translating into better, bolder work across the board. Affordable cameras, pro-grade lights and high-quality audio kit are no longer barriers to entry – they’re launchpads for creativity. And when used with purpose, skill and a compelling vision, even modest set-ups can produce extraordinary results. So whether you’re here to vote for your favourite kit, or to be inspired by some of the most exciting filmmaking talent working today, this issue has something for you. It’s a reminder that while gear matters – and let’s face it, we all love a bit of tech – it’s the ideas, the execution and the passion behind the lens that truly move audiences. Here’s to great gear, great stories and the people who bring them together.
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