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LA EXPO Technical Awards Winners

The Cine Gear Technical Awards are the expo’s annual recognition of the products with the industry’s best technical advancements since the prior Cine Gear Los Angeles. 

Below you will find technical awards winners from previous expos.

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2026 Technical Award Winners

Announced 7/21/2026

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Past Technical Award Winners

2025 Technical Award Winners

2024 Technical Award Winners

2023 Technical Award Winners

2022 Technical Award Winners

2021 Technical Award Winners

2019 Technical Award Winners

2018 Technical Award Winners

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.