Introducing one of the Dehancer Colourist Awards partners: Nanlite Nanlite is an established manufacturer of LED lighting solutions for photography, videography, and filmmaking. With a strong emphasis on innovation and colour accuracy, Nanlite develops lights and accessories suitable for both professional productions and independent creators. Their lighting systems are designed to adapt to a variety of shooting environments, offering consistent performance in studio, documentary, and commercial workflows. As part of the Dehancer Colourist Awards 2026, Nanlite supports the competition by awarding a Nanlite PavoTube II 6CP.

Introducing our jury member: Isabelle Barrière Isabelle Barrière is a Paris-based colourist with an academic background in Cinema and Art History from the Sorbonne. She spent more than 17 years working internationally in audiovisual production and post-production before shifting her focus fully to colour grading.

In 2011, Isabelle established her own studio, IPinxit, and has since worked as a digital colourist and finishing artist across documentaries, feature and short films, music videos, and commercials. Alongside her professional work, she teaches colour grading in vocational schools and training institutions. Since 2020, she has also specialized in film restoration at the French laboratory Cité de Mémoire, expanding her expertise to film scanning and digital restoration.

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Introducing one of the Dehancer Colourist Awards partners: Laowa (Venus Optics)

Laowa, a brand of Venus Optics, produces high-performance lenses known for their optical quality and unique focal designs. Serving filmmakers and photographers worldwide, Laowa lenses are used in narrative, documentary, and commercial projects. The company focuses on expanding creative possibilities through innovative lens engineering while maintaining a strong commitment to precision and reliability.

As part of the Dehancer Colourist Awards 2026, Laowa contributes to the prize pool by awarding a Laowa $100 gift voucher to winners.

Dehancer Desktop Beta 5

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Introducing our jury member: Jason Zukowski 

Jason Zukowski is a Toronto-based colourist with a strong background in both film and advertising. After completing the Film Production program at Confederation College, he built experience as a cinematographer, editor, and director before transitioning fully into colour grading within the city’s commercial production scene. With more than ten years of professional practice, Jason has become a trusted collaborator for directors of photography and creative teams, contributing to award-winning campaigns for brands such as Sapporo, Toyota, Chevrolet, and Pizza Hut.