Dehancer Colourist Awards 2026 is an international competition celebrating colourists who bring the spirit of film into modern filmmaking. The awards highlight how powerful and intentional color grading shapes the emotional impact of a story.

Selected projects may also be featured across Dehancer’s social media platforms, reaching over 60,000 industry professionals worldwide.

Categories

•  Feature Film
•  Short Film
• Documentary
• Music Video
• Commercials

Eligibility

Any project using the Dehancer plugin with at least one film profile is eligible.

Participation is free.

Key Dates

•  Submissions Close: April 27, 2026
•  Shortlist Announcement: June 1, 2026
•  Awards Ceremony: July 13, 2026

Prizes

Each winner will receive:

• 3-month Adobe Creative Cloud subscription
• Nanlite Pavotube II 6CP
• amaran Ray 60c
•  CineMorph Anamorphic Bokeh & Flare Filters
• Freewell V2 Filter & Freewell Pro Card Reader
• Flashback ONE35 V2 Camera
• Laowa $100 gift voucher

Additional awards:

• Documentary & Music Video winners: Arkon Remarkable Creator™ Studio Mount
• Documentary winner: Thypoch Simera C 4-lens pack

The competition is judged by an international panel of leading colourists and post-production professionals https://bit.ly/4cWkaHh

Enter competition https://bit.ly/4b0Pa6A