Broadcast TECH has revealed the shortlist for the Young Talent Awards 2017, with nominations in 11 different categories including colourist, audio post production, producer, offline editor and VFX.

True North’s Ben Sheldon and Chris Miller have been shortlisted in the Camera Operator and Offline Editor categories.

The winners  will be announced at the Young Talent Awards Evening on 1 November at the Ham Yard Hotel, Soho.

The Broadcast TECH Young Talent Awards Special Achievement award, honouring an individual who has made an outstanding impact on the industry over the last 12 months, will be announced on the night.

The Broadcast TECH Young Talent Awards honour outstanding individuals under 30 years old working in technology and post-production. It is backed by headline sponsor Procam and category sponsors Panasonic, Ross Video, Blackmagic Design and the Hospital Club.

The winner of the Young Producer of the Year prize in 2014, Raucous Productions development executive James Emtage said:

“It was a real honour. The fact that the awards focus on the under-30s gives a huge boost to young people in the industry, especially those who like to experiment with new technology.”

 

Laura Howarth-Kirke, a previous winner of the Women in Technology award, added:

“Being nominated meant being recognised for my work inspiring women and young people about technology. I was elated when I won because I am passionate about this subject and it makes me stand out from the crowd to prospective employers.”

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