2020/2021 Winners & Shortlists

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Using compelling cinematic visuals and slam poetry narration, Be There takes the audience on a trip back through history, using film, stills and animation. The narrative reminds the audience that when many of man’s greatest achievements occurred, they weren’t there, it was before their time. However, by going to Expo 2020 Dubai, their time is now. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness to the future and to see history in the making at this show of human brilliance. Expo 2020 Dubai really is the next great milestone in the story of human civilization.

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Director of Photography was tasked to create a diverse range of moods and looks from the intricate memories of the past to the bold and vivid scenes of EXPO2020. He achieved success through a fluent movement of the camera, enabling the audience feel present, yet teasing the viewer with glimpses into the past.