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Last Friday [9 November] saw the 2018 installment of Ciclope - the international festival dedicated to film craft - draw to a close, with the winners of its one-eyed trophies announced at a glittering awards ceremony.
Held at Berlin's Kino International, the awards rounded off two days of talks by leading lights of the film craft and photography worlds, including directing luminaries David LaChapelle, James Rouse and Lance Acord, as well as panel discussions, screenings and networking events.
David LaChapelle on stage at Ciclope 2018
More than 100 pieces of winning work, spanning the categories of Brand Content (short form); Brand Content (long-form), Music Videos and Special Categories, were selected by an international judging panel of world-renowned producers and creatives.
Following its runaway success at award shows throughout the year (including our very own shots Awards), it was no surprise to see Ciclope's top honour awarded to the Spike Jonze-directed, FKA Twigs-starring Apple Welcome Home. Ubisoft Baptism, directed by Martin de Thurah, produced by Henry and created by DDB Paris) and Childish Gambino's This is America also picked up a Grand Prix apiece.
The Director of the Year accolade went to Martin de Thurah, while companies celebrating big wins on the night included MJZ (Production Company of the Year); TBWA Media Arts Lab (Agency of the Year); Passion Animation Studios (Animation Company of the Year) and MPC (Visual Effects Company of the Year).
To see the full breakdown of award-winning work, please click here.
