We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 Filmblood Special Effects Awards!
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The winners for the 2012 Filmblood Special Effects Awards will be announced at midnight on the 31st January

There will be 3 categories for the 2012 awards. The categories being:

• BEST FEATURE LENGTH FILM
• BEST SHORT FILM
• BEST MAKE-UP

We have seen some brilliant contenders so far and we are only half way through the year! The winners will be announced early in January 2013.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR AWARDS click here.

Dale Dempsey presented the 2011 Filmblood Award for Special Effects, to Justin Heasman and Dean Nolan of Sketchwork TV. The ceremony took place yesterday in the fabulous new Lighthouse Cinema in Newquay, the Mayor of Newquay was present as was the local press. Sadly Dean could not be there for the presentaion as he was touring the UK with his theatre company.

“We are so impressed with the way Justin and Dean, not only entertain their audience but educate them too, with their well-written and well-crafted short films. On behalf of the Filmblood team, I would like to wish you all the sucess in the future”    Dale Dempsey

 Filmblood Awards radio clip from ‘The Late Show’ with Vic Morgan on BBC Radio Cornwall.

We are excited to announce, that the winners of the 2011 Special Effects Trophy, are Justin Heasman and Dean Nolan of Sketchwork TV

Their fun, engaging stories, mixed with good humour and superb special effects, really entertain the viewer. However, it is their behind the scenes explanations of their movie making techniques, that set them apart, and make their contribution unique.

It is for these reasons that we award them our trophy and wish them continued success in the future.

The Filmblood Team

With some late contenders to contemplate, we are working hard to choose this years winner!

The winner will be announced on this blog tomorrow and will also be published on the front page of our website.

“The Filmblood Special Effects Trophy is awarded in recognition of outstanding contribution to the field of special effects by independent film makers working in the genres of science fiction or horror.

Innovation and creative thinking are critical to the success of any industry, none more so than film. It is our hope that by celebrating new talent in the visual arts, specifically the application of make up and special effects, the quality of independent and amateur film productions will continue to grow.

We are constantly searching and monitoring the media for new film making talent, and pride ourselves in providing an honest and independent assessment for any candidates chosen for our awards.

All candidates are selected purely on their merit. There is no requirement, or obligation to use, or purchase any of our products. We maintain a strict and ethical barrier between our commercial operations and our awards evaluation process.”

Dale Dempsey