Enter Filmmaker of the Year 2025
Posted on Dec 20, 2024 by Super User
The Pro Moviemaker magazine Filmmaker of the Year Awards honour individuals and independent filmmaking companies where lack of massive budgets and big crews don’t get in the way of creating original and innovative content.
These unique awards put the spotlight on image makers who create documentaries, marketing and promotional films, music videos, event coverage, weddings, sports, social media, YouTube content and more.
Now in their third year, these are about innovative and creative long-form or short-form content. We have categories for commercial work including promotional films, documentaries, music videos, marketing films, adverts, charity promotions, event coverage, sports, weddings, social media and YouTube content. There is an Open category where pretty much anything goes. And there are also awards to honour great lighting, sound, cinematography and visual effects.
There are classes for established working professional filmmakers or those just starting out plus students. Entrants can be individuals or part of a team and simply have to link to their chosen entry if it’s online, or submit work directly.
Want some inspiration? You can see some of last year’s winners here
How to enter Filmmaker of the Year 2025
The contest is open for entries until 30 May 2025, after which they will be judged by a panel of experts.
You don’t have to make a bespoke showreel or even create whole new films – unless you want to.
We want content you’ve created for a paid-for client, non paid-for like a charity or sports team, personal projects or anything else that you are proud of.
Just fill in the entry form below. Choose which category (or categories) you’d like your film to be considered for, then fill in the additional details – remember the password if it’s protected. Or send a link to a file so we can download it from a file sharing service like WeTransfer.
It’s helpful to write a paragraph or two, giving some context to the shoot, challenges you faced and any success your film has had. And let us know if we have permission to link to the film online on our website or social media, and any credits needed.
And if you have any questions, email [email protected] with the subject line Filmmaker of the Year and we’ll try our best help.
Filmmaker of the Year 2025 is sponsored by:
Main sponsor: MPB
Future filmmaker category: CVP
Sound category: Sennheiser
Lighting category: Godox
Wedding category: MPB
Social media category: Amaran by Aputure
Terms and conditions: Entries must be received by midnight, 30 May 2025. This competition is only open to UK residents aged 18 and over. Employees of Bright Publishing, the prize provider and their immediate families and agents may not enter. The prize must be taken as offered with no alternative. Entries not in accordance with these rules will be disqualified. By entering, you will be deemed to have agreed to these rules. If prize cannot be supplied, no liability will attach to Bright Publishing. For the full terms and conditions, visit bright.uk.com/terms-conditions
