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The Strongest Man of Berlin
By Felix S. Hoffmann
Wolfgang Sadowski was born in 1937 during World War II in Berlin. His childhood was about debris and survival. Fast forward: 2017 - a new world record in weightlifting had to be set up. Meet the strongest real Berliner - Wolfgang.
Winner: BEST DOCUMENTARY (NON-FICTION STORIES)Judge: Philip Bloom
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Judging category: Creative - Fiction Stories SHANE HURLBUT A.S.C
Shane Hurlbut, ASC is a world-renowned cinematographer and gifted narrative storyteller. He is an innovative cinematic pioneer who exudes excitement and passion in every project. Shane is a member of the prestigious American Society of Cinematographers and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Judging category: Documentary - Non-Fiction Stories PHILIP BLOOM
Philip Bloom is a world-renowned filmmaker who, for the past 10 years of his 27-year career has specialized in creating incredible cinematic images no matter what the camera. Some of his most iconic work was created with Canon DSLRs. As one of the biggest evangelists for their use in productions his website became the place to go to for budding filmmakers as well as experienced ones keen to embrace the new technology.
One of his most successful independent projects was “How To Start A Revolution” which won a BAFTA in 2012 and was also awarded prizes at several film festivals including Best Documentary at the 2011 Raindance festival.
Judging category: Music Video DESRAY ARMSTRONG
Desray Armstrong is an independent producer with a diverse slate of credits. She has produced award-winning short films including Meathead by Sam Holst (Cannes Film Festival 2011, Berlin Film Festival 2012 Crystal Bear Winner), Ellen is Leaving by Michelle Savill (SXSW Film Festival 2013 Best Narrative Short Winner) and Snowmen by Jonathan Brough (Interfilm Berlin 2014).
Since 2004, she has developed a wealth of physical production experience by working on numerous film and television productions as a freelance Production Coordinator, Location Coordinator, Production Manager and Line Producer. Feature film credits include: Mortal Engines, A Wrinkle in Time, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, The Rehearsal, and The Light Between Oceans. Awarded Woman to Watch at the 2016 Women in Film & Television Awards, Desray has served on the boards of industry guilds Ngā Aho Whakaari and Women in Film & Television and is active in creating pathways for more women and Māori to step into key creative roles within the feature film landscape.
Judging category: Commercial / Corporate OLLIE KENCHINGTON
Ollie set up Korro Films, a UK based film production company, in 2008. Korro produces commercials, short films, documentaries and promotional content for major global brands. Whether he is shooting, editing or grading, Ollie is an assured practitioner across all areas of filmmaking, giving him a deep understanding of the creative process, which allows his agency to flourish in this competitive industry.
Over the past twelve years, Ollie has also built up a reputation as a highly qualified and respected film production and post-production trainer. As lead tutor and founder of Korro Academy, Ollie has taught thousands of aspiring filmmakers as an Apple Certified Master Trainer, Adobe Certified Instructor, Blackmagic Certified Trainer and MZed educator.
As often as possible, Ollie takes the opportunity to share his insights with the filmmaking community as a contributing writer for Cinema5D and FilmConvert and through seminars for Canon, Atomos, X-Rite, Rotolight, YouTube Space, ProAV, Wex Photo Video and CVP.
Judging category: Travel HOMER LIWAG
Co-Directing with David Copperfield since 2011 and as David's Design Director since 1994, Homer is often multi-tasking between conceptual drawing and design, cinematography, video/music editing and sound design, script development, illusion staging and theatrical lighting design. Homer's illusion designs and cinematography have been featured in David's live show since 1993, several Emmy-award winning television specials on CBS and with David's top-rated luxury private islands - Musha Cay.
Judging category: Wedding MARU FILMS
Known for their wedding films full of emotions, their captivating stories and pushing the boundaries of creativity every time. They often describe themselves as ying and yang, the quiet and the loud. Pui-Yuk is more from the emotions and Remi more from the aesthetics. This combination creates a fine balance in the work we do.
Keep an eye out for more prizes and sponsors to be announced soon!
| PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD | PUBLIC VOTE |
US$1,000 Cash Syrp Genie Tracking Kit RØDE VideoMic Pro Blackmagic Design Davinci Resolve Studio license Filmstro Annual For-Profit License 12-month MZed Pro Membership HitFilm Pro License Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 camera + 12-60mm Lumix lens Atomos Ninja V monitor Kyno Premium Edition License $500 gift certificate for products from Flanders Scientific |
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| CREATIVE - FICTION STORIES | SHANE HURLBUT A.S.C |
US$500 Cash RØDE VideoMic Pro Blackmagic Design Davinci Resolve Studio license 12-month MZed Pro Membership HitFilm Pro License Kyno Premium Edition License |
| DOCUMENTARY - NON-FICTION STORIES | PHILIP BLOOM |
US$500 Cash RØDE VideoMic Pro Blackmagic Design Davinci Resolve Studio license 12-month MZed Pro Membership HitFilm Pro License Kyno Premium Edition License |
| WEDDING | MARU FILMS |
US$500 Cash RØDE VideoMic Pro Blackmagic Design Davinci Resolve Studio license Filmstro Annual For-Profit License 12-month MZed Pro Membership HitFilm Pro License |
| COMMERCIAL / CORPORATE | OLLIE KENCHINGTON |
US$500 Cash RØDE VideoMic Pro Blackmagic Design Davinci Resolve Studio license Filmstro Annual For-Profit License 12-month MZed Pro Membership HitFilm Pro License |
| MUSIC VIDEO | DESRAY ARMSTRONG |
US$500 Cash RØDE VideoMic Pro Blackmagic Design Davinci Resolve Studio license 12-month MZed Pro Membership HitFilm Pro License |
| TRAVEL | HOMER LIWAG |
US$500 Cash RØDE VideoMic Pro Blackmagic Design Davinci Resolve Studio license 12-month MZed Pro Membership HitFilm Pro License Insta360 One VR camera |
Prize details: The Genie Tracking kit includes everything you need to produce silky smooth tracking shots for video or time-lapse motion. Using the Genie you can produce professional Tracking or Panning motion
Across music recording and performance, broadcast, filmmaking, newsgathering and wireless, RØDE has become the go-to microphone and, along the way, a global powerhouse in pro audio.
Prize Details: The RØDE VideoMic Pro is a true shotgun microphone designed for use with camcorders, DSLR cameras and portable audio recorders as a source of primary and reference audio. Value $299
Blackmagic Design creates the world's highest quality video editing products, digital film cameras, color correctors, video converters, video monitoring, routers, live production switchers, disk recorders, waveform monitors and real time film scanners for the feature film, post production and television broadcast industries. Blackmagic Design's DeckLink capture cards launched a revolution in quality and affordability in post production, while the company's Emmy™ award winning DaVinci color correction products have dominated the television and film industry since 1984.
Prize Details: DaVinci Resolve 15 is the world’s first solution that combines professional offline and online editing, color correction, audio post production and now visual effects all in one software tool. Value $299
Prize details: The Lumix DC-GH5 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera with 12-60mm Lens from Panasonic provides an imaging platform for shooters who demand some of the best video and still photography quality they can get in a single compact camera. Value $2,400
Prize details: The Insta360 ONE is the world's easiest-to-use and most versatile 360 camera, ready to shoot 4K 360 video and 24 MP 360 photos. Value $379
Filmstro is the world's first customisable music library. Adapt your music using the momentum, depth and power sliders to get composer-like control over your soundtracks. Filmstro is also available as a plugin to use directly inside Adobe Premiere Pro 2017.
Prize details: Take control of your soundtrack. Create unique and moving soundtracks for your films and videos. Three sliders, infinite possibilities. No musical experience necessary.
Prize details: The premium online education resource for creatives. Workshops and courses spanning the entire realm of filmmaking and photography, from some of the leading educators online. Value: $399
Prize details: The Smart All-In-One Media Management App. Ingest-free media management, screening and transcoding that adjusts to your workflow. Value: $349
Prize details: FSI Solutions develops and sells innovative non-electrical studio and field products for Cinematography, Broadcast, Professional Video, and Photography applications Value: $500
Prize details: People's Choice Award: US$1,000. Individual category winners: US$500
