SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE NOW OPEN
TALENT IS EVERYWHERE. VISIBILITY IS NOT.
Thousands of production newcomers exist.
But they don’t always know which brands and suppliers power the entertainment production industry. We bring them together in one room.
THE UK'S
ONLY AWARDS SHOW EXCLUSIVELY DEDICATED TO PRODUCTION INDUSTRY NEWCOMERS.
23 1 97
AWARD CATEGORIES
Across Live events, music, touring, TV, broadcast, film, theatre & AV
LIVE CEREMONY PREVIOUS WINNERS
Awards & networking for industry newcomers
Recognised since 2016 across every production discipline
66K+ COMMUNITY REACH Community members, social followers and newsletter database
66,135 WIDER DIGITAL REACH AND GROWING
This is where newcomers spend their time.
17,000+ newsletter subscribers
51% average open rate
239,000+ channel views in 30 days
60% reach beyond followers
22,204 LinkedIn followers
12.5k Instagram (organic growth)
Your brand doesn’t just sit on our platform. It reaches beyond it.
Launched in 2016, the Breakthrough Talent Awards exists to do one thing: shine a light on the people already changing what production looks and sounds like, before the rest of the world catches up.
From apprentices and entrepreneurs to students, graduates, and freelancers, the BTAs celebrate newcomers across every sector of the entertainment production industry : live events, touring, film, broadcast, theatre, AV and beyond.
Each year, sponsors donate prizes that money can't buy : M entorship, training bursaries, shadowing opportunities, driving lessons, technical equipment, training software, industry access, and lifechanging opportunities , donated by the global businesses behind the world's biggest productions and live experiences.
WHO YOU’LL REACH
10 YEARS 97 PREVIOUS WINNERS 26,000+ EMERGING PROFESSIONALS ENGAGED IN-PERSON
• Nationwide UK reach IRL
• 25% digital global reach through socials
• 50:50 Male/Female
• Students, Freelancers, Apprentices and Employees
• First 5 Years of their Career
We don’t just celebrate newcomers. We meet them where they are at.
HOW WE GROW AND CONNECT OUR COMMUNITY?
London Show March 2026
Manchester Show April 2026
6 REASONS TO BACK THE BTAS
TALENT PIPELINE
Direct access to the most ambitious early - career professionals across every production sector and future industry leaders and decision makers.
MEANINGFUL ROI
From hiring leads to genuine goodwill, sponsorship converts into lasting relationships with talent, educators, and industry leaders.
BRAND AWARENESS
Champion the next generation. The companies who show up now are the ones that talent remembers, for the length of their whole career.
INDUSTRY VISIBILITY
Live ceremony, press and a multi - month digital campaign across socials, email, and our 66K+ community. Visible at every milestone.
DEI COMMITMENT
Publicly demonstrate your investment in inclusive, accessible pathways into production. The BTAs attract the industry's most diverse emerging talent.
NETWORKING
Professionals, brands, educators, associations, suppliers, students and newcomers, all in one room. This is one of the industry ’ s finest collaborations.
THE 23 AWARD CATEGORIES
Apprentice of the Year
SPECIAL CATEGORY
Audio Newcomer of the Year
TECHNICAL
AV Newcomer of the Year
TECHNICAL
Employee of the Year
SPECIAL CATEGORY
Entrepreneur of the Year
SPECIAL CATEGORY
Event Co-ordinator Newcomer
PRODUCTION & OPS
Festival Production Newcomer
LIVE EVENTS & TOURING
Film Production Newcomer
BROADCAST & FILM
Lighting Newcomer of the Year
TECHNICAL
Live Event Production Newcomer
LIVE EVENTS & TOURING
Music Production Newcomer
TECHNICAL Outstanding Achievement
SPECIAL CATEGORY
Production Co-ordinator Newcomer
PRODUCTION & OPS
Rigging Newcomer of the Year
TECHNICAL
Social Media & Marketing Newcomer
PRODUCITON & OPS
Special Effects Newcomer
TECHNICAL
Innovation in Entertainment Newcomer
SPECIAL CATEGORY
Touring Production Newcomer
LIVE EVENTS & TOURING
TV / Broadcast Production Newcomer
BROADCAST & FILM
Venue Production Newcomer
PRODUCTION & OPS
Video Newcomer of the Year
TECHNICAL
Industry Initiative Supporting Emerging Talent
SPECIAL CATEGORY
Initiative Championing Diversity & Inclusion
SPECIAL CATEGORY
Headline Sponsor MOST PRESTIGIOUS
£25,000
• Named in the event title
• Full logo lock-up, all materials
• Opening remarks at ceremony
• Outstanding achievement category
• Homepage hero placement
• Dedicated social spotlight posts
• Press releases & coverage
• Bespoke digital content collaboration
• Co-branded winner case studies
• PF Partners Summit Sponsor Keynote
Sub-Headline Sponsor ON STAGE
£12,500
• Prominent logo placement under the main logo
• Award category sponsor
• Homepage logo placement
• Dedicated social spotlight posts
• Press releases & coverage
• Bespoke digital content collaboration
Bursary Sponsor HIGH IMPACT
£5,000
• Logo on website & programme
• Award category sponsor
• Social mentions throughout
• Credited bursary contributor
• Funding career-defining prizes:
• ISE Barcelona travel, driving lessons, laptops, training courses.
Category Sponsor ON STAGE
£2,500
• Present the award live on stage
• Category naming rights
• Award ceremony tickets
• Logo on backdrop & all assets
• Brand in every finalist email
• 3 × social milestone posts
23 individual categories available.
ENTRY POINT
Community Supporter
£1,000
• Logo on website & programme
• Social mention in campaign
• Credited awards community backer
A great starting point for brands who want to show up.
WHO YOU’LL REACH
The Community Production Futures has been building since 2016. Today it spans students, graduates, freelancers, career - changers and returners; the full spectrum of emerging production talent. Warm, engaged and growing daily.
The Campaign
A multi - month campaign — June to November. Social, email (41% open rate), paid media (3.9% CTR) brand activations carry your brand to the people who matter most.
The Ceremony
The BTAs ceremony brings together nominees, newcomers, experienced professionals, brands, educators and suppliers in one room. The rare occasion the full production ecosystem shares a space.
MONTHS OF VISIBILITY
Your brand is present from entries open all the way through to post - ceremony press, sustained exposure across every milestone, not just the awards itself.
JULY 2026
Entries Open
30 SEP 26 OCTOBER 1 NOV
19 NOV
Entries Close Judging Shortlist Revealed Ceremony
Post - ceremony: Winner case studies, press release, and social highlights, your brand continues across all coverage for weeks after the event and even better the winners talk about you.
READY TO SUPPORT THE NEXT GENERATION?
Spaces are limited. All packages are tailored, whether you're a returning sponsor or exploring the BTAs for the first time, we'll find the right fit for your brand.
01 Choose your level Headline, Co - Headline, Bursary, Category, or Community Supporter. Options to suit all budgets.
02 Pick your category Browse all 23 categories and choose the one that best aligns with your brand and audience.
03 Get in touch
Register your interest with Hannah h.eakins@productionfutures.com
We ’ ll be in touch to discuss your options!
WHAT OUR PARTNERS SAY
We've attended events across the country, every time, we engage with 200+ students and receive 8 – 10 placement applications. PF helps us connect directly with the next generation, build brand recognition, and keep our industry knowledge flowing forward. Their platform is accessible, consistent, and aligned with our goal of attracting top, diverse talent to live events.
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We partner with PF because we want to give back to an industry we love and because we all wish PF had existed when we were starting out.
Before PF, it was difficult to reach some key areas of future customers. Now, we have the ideal face - to - face channel to connect with students and freelancers entering the industry.
What's impressed us most? PF's rapid growth and relevance, they're setting the bar for how this industry moves forward.
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