The winners have been revealed for this year’s makers & shakers Awards. The ceremony took place at BAFTA Piccadilly on Wednesday 8th December 2021 and was kindly supported by Neom, Cinema Tech, Maui County Film Office and Ouarzazate Film Commission from Morocco.  ‌

Launched by The Location Guide, makers magazine and FOCUS, the Awards revealed the winners of its six categories after rigorous judging by leading industry figures. Hosted by the hilarious comedian and long-suffering Crystal Palace fan Chloe Petts, the 2021 edition of makers & shakers Awards celebrated the very best ideas and initiatives from the global film, television, advertising and games industries. Key issues within the industry (such as sustainability, mental health, and diversity and inclusion) were tackled by this year’s nominees. Competition was fierce - but after much consideration, our judges announced their winners.

 “We are exceedingly grateful to all our entrants from all over the globe,” says The Location Guide’s managing director, Jean-Frédéric Garcia. “The ceremony recognises success and diligence across the screen industries. In times of great uncertainty, so many stood strong. It was a wonderful privilege celebrating the hard work and creativity from the international production community.”

FILM COMMISSION INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR

WINNER
 Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga, New Zealand Film Commission

HIGHLY COMMENDED
The Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media

GROW LOCAL INDUSTRY AWARD

WINNER
Film Bay of Plenty

OUTSTANDING CREATIVE USE OF A LOCATION
sponsored by NEOM

WINNER
Naomi Liston - The Northman

PRODUCTION TECH AWARD 

WINNER
thegreenshot

 HIGHLY COMMENDED
Circus

SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

WINNER
CAMA AssetStore

SHAKER OF THE YEAR
sponsored by OUARZAZATE FILM COMMISSION

WINNER
Louise Patel

Photography by Anna Francesca Jennings