Introducing our jury member: Isabelle Barrière! 

After studying Art History and Cinema at Sorbonne, Isabelle Barrière spent over 17 years in audiovisual production, starting as a camerawoman, video journalist, and director in the arts. In 2011, she shifted to color grading, and proceeded with opening her own studio in Paris in 2012. 

Isabelle now works as a digital colorist across TV, film, and web projects, while also teaching in vocational schools. Since 2020, she has focused on film restoration with Cité de Mémoire (a Parisian post-production laboratory) and has been a member of the Colorist Society International since 2016, serving as an officer for the French chapter.

Introducing one of the Dehancer Colourist Awards partners: Nanlite! 

Nanlite is a manufacturer specializing in innovative lighting solutions for photography, videography, and filmmaking. Nanlite offers a wide range of products, including LED lights, softboxes, and accessories designed to meet the needs of both professionals and enthusiasts. Their products are suitable for various applications from studio settings to outdoor shoots. 

One of their standout products is the PavoTube II 6C, which further exemplifies their emphasis on portability, versatility, and high-quality lighting performance. Nanlite is committed to providing cutting-edge technology, ensuring users can achieve their creative vision with ease and efficiency. 

For more details, visit: https://www.nanlite.com/#/en

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Introducing our jury member: Aljoscha Hoffmann!

Aljoscha is a highly accomplished freelance colourist based in Düsseldorf, Germany, with over ten years of industry experience. After starting his career at VCC-Postproduction and Das Werk, he spent six years at CinepostProduction, contributing to over 90 long-form projects. Now freelancing, he has worked on major films like “Hui Buh2” and “Der Vermessene Mensch,” and series such as “Love Addicts” and “A Thin Line.” 

He regularly collaborates with top cinematographers and won a Filmlight Colour Award in 2022 for “Dear Mr. Führer.” His commercial work spans brands like Audi, Porsche, Adobe and many more!

Introducing one of the Dehancer Colourist Awards partners: Atomos!

Atomos is a technology company that specializes in high-quality video production tools, including monitor-recorders, cloud-enabled services, and accessories for filmmakers and content creators. Their offerings cater to professionals in film, television, and live production, focusing on enhancing color grading, editing, and workflow efficiency.

Atomos also offers cloud services for seamless video editing and live production, enhancing workflow efficiency. 

You can find more details on their official website: https://www.atomos.com/

Introducing our jury member: Darren Mostyn!

Darren Mostyn is the Senior Colourist and founder of Online Creative, a boutique post-production facility based in the UK since 1999. With a diverse and impressive body of work, Darren has provided colour grading services to high-profile clients such as the BBC, Amazon Music, and numerous UK terrestrial broadcasters. 

His experience spans a variety of formats, including documentaries, factual and entertainment television, music videos, branded content, and both feature and short films. Alongside his professional work, Darren is a Certified Master Trainer for DaVinci Resolve with Blackmagic Design, and he runs a popular YouTube channel focused on advanced grading techniques.

Let’s get to the juicy part—the prizes!

The Dehancer Colourist Awards 2024 is the perfect opportunity to show off your skills and get well-deserved rewards.

This year the prizes include:

– Cash prize of 5,000 USD for each winner
– 1x Kolari Vision lens filter up to 82mm thread size (Mist, Streak or Flare)
– 1x Logickeyboard of choice
– 1x Moment 100$ gift card
– 1x Nanlite Pavotube II 6C light

Special prizes include:

  • ‘Short Film’ winners will receive Atomos Ninja monitor
  • ‘Commercials’ winners will receive Atomos Shogun monitor

Also, all shortlist nominees will be awarded with the lifetime License for Dehancer.

To join the contest, head to our website and click the ‘Enter Now’ button.

Keep this on your radar!

Dehancer Colourist Awards 2024 is well underway so here’s a reminder of the important moments you don’t want to miss in the competition.

Submissions are open until December 16, 2024, so make sure to send in your work before the deadline. The shortlist will be revealed on February 10, 2025, with the awards ceremony on March 10, 2025.

To participate simply hit the ‘Enter Now’ button and complete the submission form on our website: https://www.dehancer.com/awards/2024