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by Jackie SchwarzingerTodaySubmissions for the CineD Best-of-Show Awards at IBC 2026 are now officially open! Every year, our awards celebrate the innovation, engineering, and hard work that drive the filmmaking industry forward. If you’re planning to unveil a new product or technology at this year’s show, we invite you to submit it for consideration by the CineD editorial team. Keep reading to find out how to submit!
With IBC 2026 just around the corner, our trade show team is getting ready for one of the busiest and most exciting events of the year. As always, we’ll be on the show floor in Amsterdam covering the latest filmmaking technology through hands-on videos, interviews, news articles, social media content, and in-depth reporting. Throughout the show, our editorial team will be on the lookout for the products and innovations that deserve a CineD Best-of-Show Award.
Pixboom receiving the CineD Best-of-Show Award at IBC 2025. Image credit: CineDGet your innovation in front of our editorial teamTrade shows are packed with product launches, press conferences, and meetings. By submitting your product in advance, you help ensure it receives the attention it deserves and allow our editorial team to evaluate each innovation before and during the show.
Whether you’re unveiling a brand-new camera, introducing an innovative accessory, or showcasing a breakthrough workflow solution, we’d love to hear about it.
Key dates & informationIBC 2026 is taking place from Sep 11 – Sep 14, 2026, at the RAI in Amsterdam.Submissions for the CineD Best-of-Show Awards 2026 are now open: SUBMIT NOWWinners’ announcement: Latest Sep 14, 2026Submission deadline: Sep 12, 2026For IBC 2026, submissions are open in the following categories:AI InnovationAudio EquipmentBattery InnovationBroadcastCameraCamera Control & AccessoriesCamera SupportLensesLighting EquipmentMonitors & RecordingStreaming / Cloud
The Sigma team receiving the CineD Best-of-Show Award at IBC 2025. Image credit: CineDHow to submitWinning a CineD Best-of-Show Award highlights your innovation in front of our global audience of filmmakers and industry professionals while recognizing the engineering and dedication behind your product.
To nominate your product or technology for a CineD Best-of-Show Award at IBC 2026, simply complete our submission form: Click here.
Submission deadline: Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 23:59 PST
Each submission covers one product or technology. Manufacturers are welcome to submit multiple products by completing a separate form for each entry. A small submission fee applies. For full details, please refer to our Terms & Conditions.
Each nominee will receive a poster to display at their booth at IBC 2026. Image credit: CineDEvery nominee receives a booth signEvery valid submission will receive an official CineD Best-of-Show Award Nominee sign to display at their booth throughout IBC 2026, letting visitors know their product is being considered by the CineD editorial team.
If your product has not yet been publicly announced, we’re happy to sign an NDA before reviewing your submission. Simply send us your NDA, and we’ll promptly return a signed copy.
Hollyland receiving the CineD Best-of-Show Award at NAB 2026. Image credit: CineDWhy submit?Over the years, the CineD Best-of-Show Awards have recognized many of the industry’s leading innovators, including Blackmagic Design, DJI, FUJIFILM, Core SWX, BLAZAR, LC-Tec, Saramonic, Zhiyun, DoPchoice, Strada, and many more.
Our awards are judged independently by CineD’s editorial team based on innovation, usability, engineering, and the impact each product has on filmmakers and content creators.
If you’d like to see previous winners, take a look at our announcements from IBC 2025, NAB 2026, and previous editions of our Best-of-Show Awards.
We’re looking forward to celebrating the innovation, creativity, and hard work that continue to move the filmmaking industry forward. Good luck—we can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on!