Burberry’s “Open Spaces” and the music video “Cash In Cash Out” by Pharrell, 21 Savage and Tyler, the Creator, were named named Grands Prix winners at the 2022 Ciclope Festival.
Megaforce, which helmed “Open Spaces” via Riff Raff Films, was named Director of the Year.
In addition to the Grand Prix honor, “Open Spaces,” which had visual effects by The Mill and editing by Final Cut, won a raft of craft awards including Gold in the Direction and Choreography categories, Silver for Cinematography and Visual Effects, and Bronze for Editing. It was also recognized with a Gold in the Fashion Film category.
Along with its Grand Prix, the music video “Cash In Cash Out”, directed by Francois Rousselet, produced by DIVISION with VFX by Electric Theatre Collective, also won Gold for Direction and Visual Effects in Music Videos.
Around 90 entries were recognized at this year’s Ciclope Festival. Using a points system based on the jury’s decisions, a number of studios and individuals also won special awards. These went to:
- SMUGGLER and Iconoclast – Production Company of the Year
- Megaforce – Director of the Year
- Electric Theatre Collective – Visual Effects Company of the Year
- Final Cut – Editing Company of the Year
- The Mill – Animation Company of the Year
- String and Tins – Sound Company of the Year
- Stare Crazy and Supreme Music – Music Company of the Year
- Droga5 – Agency of the Year
The awards ceremony was held at Kino International in Berlin, marking the culmination of the sold out three-day festival (11/8-10), which featured speakers including Oscar-winning director Spike Lee, filmmaker/photographer Lauren Greenfield, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw. Ciclope trophies were awarded to films from around the world, including Japan, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa.
A complete rundown of winners can be found here.
