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Crowning the champions Outstanding storytelling, technical excellence and creative vision define this year’s winners in our CVP-backed Filmmaker of the Year contest
he cameras have stopped rolling, the edits are locked and the judging is complete. Now it’s time to celebrate the people whose work stood above the rest. The CVP-backed Pro Moviemaker Filmmaker of the Year 2026 recognises the creativity, skill and determination that drive modern filmmaking. From compelling documentaries and powerful commercials to music videos, weddings
and social content, this year’s winners showed that a lot of talent exists beyond the world of big-budget productions. After one of the closest contests we have seen, leading the class of 2026 is Ellie Green (right), whose remarkable documentary captivated the judges and secured the win in the documentary class – and also the competition’s top honour as overall Filmmaker of the Year. So, without further ado, let’s meet this year’s winners.
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Filmmaker of the Year celebrates practical creativity, technical skill and real-world storytelling – values that align perfectly with title sponsor CVP. For over 40 years, CVP has worked alongside filmmakers at every level, from solo creators and small production teams to major broadcast and cinema productions. Its reputation is built not just on the breadth of its equipment offering, but on a deep understanding of how filmmakers work under pressure, balance budgets and deliver results. That knowledge shapes everything CVP does. From its London showroom and Creator Hub to hands-on events, workshops and demos, the company
gives filmmakers the opportunity to test equipment, refine their choices and stay ahead of an ever-changing industry. Alongside sales, CVP also offers technical advice, servicing, rental and used equipment options, helping productions stay on track whatever the scale of the project.
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