Pro Moviemaker July/August 2025 - Web

AWARDS MPB FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR

OPEN A SHOWCASE FOR REAL CREATIVITY Anything goes in this category, and the winner is an incredible film shot by Ellie Green. It is an intimate profile of Renee McGregor, a world-renowned sports nutritionist and eating disorder specialist. She is also an ultra runner and trustee of Black Trail Runners, an organisation battling for representation and redefining success – both in the mountains where she runs and in life. Unfiltered is a raw and brutally honest portrayal of trauma turned into triumph. It captures McGregor’s lifelong search for safety, acceptance and belonging in a world, and a sport, that has often told her she doesn’t fit in. The film follows her as she prepares for the most significant race of her career. The crew is granted unrestricted access to her friends, family and clients, exposing the emotional and physical challenges she faces while balancing training, career and advocacy work. It shines a light on the racism, stereotypes and daily struggles of being a woman of colour in a predominantly white sport. McGregor’s openness and vulnerability stand at the heart of this story. It is a testament to a deeply hurt person’s ability to rise, heal and inspire.

LIGHTING CREATING WITH LIGHT AND SHADE

Godox’s COB lights are especially popular in the film world. With Bowens-mount compatibility, they open the door to an entire ecosystem of modifiers, allowing you to shape and soften light how you want it. Whether you’re after soft cinematic fills or punchy key light, there’s a Godox set-up to match. And for hybrid creators juggling stills and video, Godox offers dual-function COBs and LED panels that also feature flash capability – a smart, space-saving solution when switching between formats.

Mastery of light – whether through artificial lights or a careful combination of ambient and practical – is what this award is all about. We look for lighting that creates a certain feel, and Mike Fox delivered just that in his extended teaser for his scripted film Loveday Brooke: Lady Detective . Set in Victorian London, the film stars Arianna Fox as a 16-year- old wannabe sleuth out to find answers to unsolved mysteries. As she encounters ruffians, enemies and diabolical elites, she uncovers a complex untwisting of connected murders and unreported missing people. All lit with skill and expertise on a low budget.

Great lighting is at the heart of every polished production – but natural light doesn’t always play ball. Whether you’re shooting a scripted short, fast-paced documentary or content for clients, reliable lighting is key to nailing your creative vision. That’s where Godox steps in. Renowned among both photographers and filmmakers alike, Godox offers an extensive line- up of affordable, high- performance LED lights that cater to both newcomers and seasoned pros. From powerful COB lights and fresnels to compact LED panels and versatile tube lights, the range covers just about every lighting need – whether you are on-set or shooting on location.