YUSUKE ADACHI Yusuke Adachi is a Japan-based colourist at TREE Digital Studio. His early days in the camera department on 16mm productions gave him a foundation in cinematography that still shapes his approach to colour. He collaborates with directors and …
Karim El Katari, Colourist, Harbor
KARIM EL KATARI Karim El Katari is a French colourist renowned for blending technical precision with artistic sensibility. With a foundation in photochemical grading, Karim has contributed to a diverse range of advertising and entertainment projects. Recent film and TV …
FilmLight and ToruńCAMERIMAGE Expand Partnership as FilmLight Colour Awards Joins the Official Festival Programme
Submissions close August 10 for the 2026 FilmLight Camerimage Colour Awards London / Toruń – 03 August 2026: ToruńCAMERIMAGE and FilmLight have announced a major expansion of their long-standing collaboration, reinforcing the festival’s role as the important platform for creators …
Franziska Heinemann, Freelance Colourist
FRANZISKA HEINEMANN Franziska Heinemann is a freelance colourist and director from Bavaria, working worldwide. She is a three-time FilmLight Colour Awards nominee and winner of the 2025 Commercial category for her work on ‘Bluff Bounce – Prologue’. Franzi’s work is …
FilmLight Colour Awards Unveils First Group of Jurors for 2026 Edition
Emmy-winning cinematographers, Oscar nominees, tech pioneers, colourists and past award winners line up to celebrate global artistry in colour grading. LONDON — 29 July 2026: FilmLight has announced the first wave of international talent lined up to judge the 2026 FilmLight Colour …
Xiaolong Liu, Cinematographer
XIAOLONG LIU Xiaolong Liu is a cinematographer born in China, raised in Stuttgart, Germany, and currently based in Los Angeles. With a distinctive and expressive visual language, Xiaolong has worked on campaigns for brands including Apple, Nike, Mercedes-Benz, Coca-Cola, and …
Tony D’Amore, Senior Colourist, Picture Shop
TONY D’AMORE Tony D’Amore is Senior Colourist and Director of Creative Workflow at Picture Shop. With over twenty-five years experience, Tony has won a FilmLight Colour Award for his work on the acclaimed series ‘Fargo’, has graded multiple Emmy winners …
Paul Lear, Colourist, Sphere Studios
PAUL LEAR Paul Lear is the first full-time colourist at Sphere Studios in Burbank, where he grades content for the largest screen in the world. Over a 34-year career spanning film, television, and live events, he has built a reputation as …
Natalie Kingston, Cinematographer
NATALIE KINGSTON Natalie Kingston is an Emmy-winning cinematographer known for her striking, emotionally driven visual language. Her work on the Apple TV+ limited series ‘Black Bird’ earned her a Primetime Emmy, making her the first woman to win in any …
Máté Ternyik, Senior Freelance Colourist
MÁTÉ TERNYIK Máté Ternyik is a colourist based in Budapest, Hungary. He worked at The Mill and Unit in London, before moving back to Budapest and taking on a role at the Hungarian National Filmlab. Since going freelance in 2019, …