Warsaw, Poland — FilmLight has unveiled the initial lineup of judges for the upcoming 2025 FilmLight Colour Awards, with renowned South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook set to serve as the Guest of Honour. This prestigious event will take place during the EnergaCAMERIMAGE festival in November, marking the fifth annual celebration of excellence in colour grading.
Park Chan-wook, acclaimed for his intricate storytelling, expressed his enthusiasm about being named the Guest of Honour, emphasizing the profound role that color plays in cinematic expression. “Color is not merely a visual aspect,” he remarked. “It encapsulates narratives, characteristics, ideas, and even evokes sensory perceptions like touch and smell. I cherish the creative space of colourists, where I can immerse in the colour of a single project for extended periods.”
The FilmLight Colour Awards continues its tradition of honoring skilled colourists across six categories: Theatrical Feature, Television Series/Episodic, Commercial, Music Video, Emerging Talent, and Spotlight. FilmLight has announced that submission entries will close on July 31.
Joining Park on this year’s esteemed judging panel is Stefan Sonnenfeld, the founder and CEO of Company 3. Known for his collaboration with prominent filmmakers, Sonnenfeld has lent his expertise to iconic franchises such as “Star Wars,” “Jurassic Park,” and “Transformers.” He shared his excitement about participating in the awards, having followed them since their inception. Sonnenfeld commended the awards for showcasing the artistry of colour grading and expressed his eagerness to contribute this year.
The collective of judges now includes a diverse range of international talent. Bojana Andrić, Vice President of the Serbian Society of Cinematographers, is recognized for her acclaimed cinematography work in feature films like “Follow Me” and “Sweet Sorrow.” Douglas Dutton, a Paris-based freelance colourist, won the FilmLight Colour Award for Emerging Talent in 2024 for his work on “Baltic Harmonical Diffraction.”
Sylvester Fonseca, an award-winning Indian cinematographer, has garnered attention for projects including “Kennedy” at Cannes 2023 and Netflix’s “Sacred Games.” Callan Green, celebrated for his work in New Zealand, has recently contributed to notable films like “Nobody 2” and received the title of New Zealand Cinematographer of the Year in 2024.
Philip Hambi, a leading commercial colourist at Absolute in London, has collaborated with esteemed global brands. Kim Ji-yong, a prominent South Korean cinematographer, is recognized for his stunning visuals in works such as “Squid Game.” Other highlighted judges include colourists Nadia Khairat Gomez, Petra Korner, Andrea Leigh, Fady Melek, and cinematographer Frida Marzouk, each bringing their unique expertise to the panel.
The final jurors will be announced in the coming months, as the call for entries remains open until July 31. A shortlist will be revealed in the fall, with the winners celebrated during the EnergaCAMERIMAGE ceremony in November.
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