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2023 TECHNICAL AWARD WINNERS

The 2023 Cine Gear Expo team of judges is pleased to recognize and honor these diverse recipients with this year’s Cine Gear Expo’s Technical Awards

Camera Technology: Cameras

Winner: Panasonic Connect

AK-PLV100

Camera Technology: Accessories

Winner: Ovide

Ovide Koko

Honorable Mention: Vaxis

MOVMAX Hurricane Rain Deflector

Camera Technology: Optics

Winner: Fujifilm North America Corporation

FUJINON Duvo™ HZK25-1000mm F2.8 CineBox PL Lens

Support Technology

Winner: Opertec

Trident

Lighting Technology

Winner: Brompton Technology

TrueLight®

Honorable Mention: Astera GmbH

LeoFresnel and PlutoFresnel

Lighting Support Technology

Winner: Creamsource

Creamsource LNX

Post-Production Technology

Winner: Flanders Scientific, Inc

XMP550 55" HDR Mastering Monitor

Sound Technology

Winner: Tilta

Zombie Rig Lite

Other

Winner: Rosco Laboratories, Inc.

Rosco RDX LAB™ System

Judges

Many thanks to our judging panel:

Bill Megalos

Bradley Stonesifer

Dwight Campbell

Erin Franklin

Jeffrey Monroe

Joe Lewis

Joshua Pines

Mark Doering-Powell

Peter Santoro

Sarah Priestnall

Ted Hayash

Gabriel Mays

AbelCine Director of Rental
As Director of Rental, Gabriel Mays oversees growth of Rental by nurturing business relationships and unifying the customer experience nationwide. In his previous role as the LA Rental Manager, Gabriel worked with producers, cinematographers, and assistant camera operators to provide the highest level of customer service possible. He also ensured that all their equipment needs are met on budget. Before coming to AbelCine in 2015, Gabriel previously worked as a Communications Instructor and Electronic Media Engineer at a private university. He taught various courses in electronic media, including film, broadcasting, and digital arts. Gabriel is an award-winning cinematographer, director, producer, and editor known for his innovative research and implementation of new film techniques. He was also one of the first to implement HDSLR cameras into filmmaking. He has been the cinematographer on dozens of independent films, documentaries, and music videos.