TESTIMONIALS
TESTIMONIALS
Mark Graeme
“Another amazing Shiny event - lots of quality on show in the work submitted, great to meet so many new faces, fun networking, and summer drinks! We’ll be revisiting the reel and submissions closely as a team, and looking forward to reviewing how we can plug such talent into upcoming projects”
Head of Studio at Omnicom Production
Chelsea-Peach Digby
‘It genuinely made me emotional seeing first-hand the impact that the Shiny Awards have on raising the profile of under-represented directors. It is so important to have initiatives like this in our industry and I feel so proud to have been a small part of it. Great networking, outstanding work and fun times were had on the night. Shiny indeed!’
TV Producer at McCann London
Attila Horvath
“Judging at Shiny Summer never gets easier, because the work keeps getting better. Happy to back the event again, this time offering a career-development session as one of the prizes. Been part of Shiny for a few years now, and it's one of the few platforms that actually turns recognition into real opportunities for directors. This is what the industry should be doing more of.”
Founder at Abroad Films
Chelsea-Peach Digby
“At Searchlight Recruitment, we’re passionate about shining a light on underrepresented talent and helping diverse creative voices be seen and heard. That’s why the work Shiny Awards is doing feels so important to us, and why it was a real pleasure to sponsor this year’s awards and take part as one of the judges. It was a brilliant event and a fantastic opportunity to connect with so many like-minded creative people. We’re already looking forward to the next one!”
TV Producer at McCann London
Danny Etherington
"The Shiny Awards at VCCP have been my favourite so far. As momentum builds, the energy grows each time. The work is consistently fresh and impressive, and the passion behind creating these films (on such shoestring budgets) is evident. Thank you for 'shining' the spotlight on the talent and potential of everyone involved"
Co-Founder / Managing Director at Creative Outpost
Rachel Anderson
“Thank you so much to Shiny and Girl&Bear for such a fantastic evening. It was a great success and wonderful to see the work from such an amazing range of talent. Congratulations again to all of the winners and we look forward to the next awards.”
Partner & Head of Production at Wild Island Films
Kojo Abban
"Shiny plays a vital role in our industry by bridging the gap between emerging, diverse talent and the world's leading creatives. It’s how we keep the craft of commercial filmmaking innovative and exciting. This platform, along with the Shiny events, are essential and bring a genuine, high-level connection. It’s rare to find a space that brings together emerging talent and industry leaders with such purpose, and we felt that energy at the first Scottish showcase we recently hosted at our Edinburgh office.”
Executive Producer at LS Productions
Julia Weichinger
“Directing isn’t just about brilliance, it’s about making people smile, think, and remember you long after the lights go down. We are so proud to support the Shiny Awards, where fresh talent gets the spotlight and new stories get their chance to shine. May the Shiny Awards continue to grow and flourish!”
Owner & CEO at GPN / Directors Without Borders
Tara Kefayati
“It was a real pleasure to be part of it. The atmosphere was so welcoming, and it felt like a genuinely meaningful gathering!
It was also a great opportunity to connect with people I wouldn’t have met otherwise, I had a couple of really interesting conversations that I’m keen to follow up on.”
Marketing Manager at Columbia Records
Dan Keefe
”It felt like a room full of people who were really interested, open and keen to get some insight & inspiration which always makes for a fun panel. I'm always happy to help when it comes to Shiny events because the audience is so engaged and appreciative, and the aims of Shiny are so positive and important.“
Head of Studios at We Are Social