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 huge 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.
Twenty-one 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 years 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.
“The Awards took on even greater significance this year when five previous Breakthrough winners were nominated for this year’s TPi Awards, something which demonstrates not only the value of investing in and trusting up-and-coming young talent, but the fact that the Production Futures mission is demonstrably achieving its aims. We’re very proud our Breakthrough winners, past and present, and send our huge congratulations to Abby Shum, James Coghlan, Morgan Evans, Oli Crump and Subul Lodi on their TPi nominations.”
Check out the full list of winners here
