UK - Staged at the conclusion of its recent On Tour event at Production Park in Wakefield, this year’s Production Futures Breakthrough Talent Awards proved to be a major success. The awards recognise and mark the achievements of young talent within the production industries, with a mission to inspire the next generation.
Designed in cooperation with awards sponsors, the 2024 edition once again based its ‘prizes’ around ‘opportunity and access’ in contrast to the customary ‘glass trophy’ recognition. Winners received either mentoring sessions with judges and sponsors, all of whom are leading industry professionals, training sessions, or travel bursaries to visit next year’s ISE.
21 categories were covered by the awards, including six for outstanding achievement, reflecting the wide diversity of opportunity within the production sector. Production Futures chief executive Hannah Eakins comments:
“Everyone involved loves the concept of the Breakthrough Talent Awards because the recipients receive something far more valuable than a trophy for the shelf. The reward of being granted direct access to these world-leading businesses means so much more in practical terms.
“In addition, this year’s awards’ individual categories could be sponsored by multiple companies, breaking with the tradition of one award, one sponsor. This new format enabled award winners to access an even wider range of industry contacts and training opportunities at a vital early stage in their careers. We believe that this approach is of huge benefit not only to the award winners, but also to the sponsors whose shared visibility and promotional reach is enhanced.”
