Introducing our jury member: Bobola Oniwura 


Bobola leads colour grading at Ingenuity Pictures and is one of West Africa’s most prominent colourists. His portfolio features some of the region’s highest-grossing films and internationally streamed series. Bobola is also a Certified DaVinci Resolve Trainer and an active member of the Colorist Society International, bringing both creative and technical insight to the jury.

Introducing one of the Dehancer Colourist Awards partners: Arkon Mounts

Founded in 1988, Arkon Mounts specializes in mounting systems and support solutions for cameras, smartphones, tablets, and production accessories. Their products are designed to provide stability, adjustability, and durability in both studio and field environments. 

As a partner of the Dehancer Colourist Awards 2026, Arkon supports the competition by awarding the winners in the Documentary and Music Video categories with one Arkon Remarkable Creator Studio Mount each.

To join the competition, visit our website and click ‘Enter Now’.

Introducing our jury member: Daria Fissoun 

Daria Fissoun (CSI) is a London-based colourist and compositor with over 12 years of experience in post-production and a certified DaVinci Resolve trainer. Her work is primarily focused on commercial projects, with clients including Microsoft, Nike, and Konami, alongside contributions to feature films in both the UK and US, including work as a post-production engineer on several Disney+ titles. In addition to her production work, Daria creates official training content for Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve and is the author of The Colorist Guide, first published in 2019.

To join the competition, visit our website and click ‘Enter Now’. 

Introducing one of the Dehancer Colourist Awards partners: Amaran

Amaran focuses on developing practical and affordable lighting solutions designed for content creators, filmmakers, and small production teams. Their products are built to deliver consistent colour accuracy, flexible control, and reliable performance across a wide range of shooting scenarios. 

As a partner of the Dehancer Colourist Awards 2026, Amaran supports the competition by awarding the winners with one Amaran Ray 60c.

To join the competition, visit our website and click “Enter Now“.

Prizes you’ll actually use!

Dehancer Colourist Awards 2026 gives a chance to win gear and tools that actually live on your desk, in your backpack, and on set with you.

This year, winners will receive:

– 3-month Adobe Creative Cloud subscription

– Nanlite Pavotube II 6CP

– Amaran Ray 60c

– CineMorph anamorphic bokeh & flare filters

– Freewell V2 filter and Pro Card Reader

– Flashback ONE35 V2 Camera

– Laowa gift vouchers worth 100 USD

Also, on top of that the winners of Documentary and Music Video will get:

– 1x Arkon Remarkable Creator™ Studio Mount

And the winner of Documentary will get:

– 1x Thypoch Simera C 4 lens pack

To join the competition, visit our website and click “Enter Now”: https://www.dehancer.com/awards/2026/

Introducing one of the Dehancer Colourist Awards partners: Adobe 

Adobe is one of the world’s leading developers of creative software, providing essential tools used across film, video, design, and digital media. Through products such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop, Adobe enables creatives to move seamlessly from concept to final delivery. 

As a partner of the Dehancer Colourist Awards 2026, Adobe awards the winners with a three-month Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.

To join the competition, visit our website and click “Enter Now”.

Mark your calendar! 

Dehancer Colourist Awards 2026 is now open, and here are the key milestones you should keep in mind.

  • Submissions are accepted until April 27, 2026.
  • The shortlist will be announced on June 1, 2026.
  • The winners will be revealed during the online awards ceremony on July 13, 2026.

To participate, visit our website, click “Enter Now”, and complete the submission form.