A Division of Academy® Award Winning Slick Films
Slick Showreels
Awards 2026
We’re thrilled to announce this year’s winners for the Slick Showreels Awards - an event dedicated to celebrating the incredible talent of our clients and the filmmakers behind their showreels. The winners were showcased before a distinguished jury, including Oscar® and BAFTA winners, casting directors from major TV and film productions, and agents from leading agencies such as United Agents and WPA.
The Jury
Rachel Shenton
(Oscar Winner)
Casey Shaw
(BAFTA Nominee)
Tat Radcliffe
(Emmy Nominee)
Hannah Marie Williams
(Casting Director)
Jordon Scott Kennedy
(BAFTA Nominee)
Chris Overton
(Oscar Winner)
Ruth Carney
(Director)
Maryam Mohajer
(BAFTA Winner)
Anonymous Agent
(United Agents)
Stevee Davies
(Casting Director)
Zoe Mutter
(BC Editor)
Bryony Pulizzi
(Producer/Casting)
Mustapha Wehbi
(Producer)
George Malcher
(BIFA Nominee)
Daniel Deville
(Writer/Director)
Gregg Chillingirian
(Writer/Director)
Phil Dodds
(Commissioner)
Lisa Richardson
(Casting Director)
Ross Grant
(CEO: Act On This)
Dan O'Dwyer
(Producer)
Jimmy Dean
(Director)
Amanda Andrews
(Talent Agent)
Anonymous Agent
(WPA)
The Slick Showreels Awards embody our dedication to fostering the growth and recognition of new actors. This event not only celebrates their achievements but also opens doors to exciting opportunities in the entertainment industry.
Please see the winners below.
(Showreels can be viewed by clicking on the hover icon)
Showreel Of The Year
Georgia Taylforth
WINNER
Georgia Taylforth
Chris Fretwell
Bryn Williams
Annie Hammond
Leon Kaoma
Honourable Mention
Leon Kaoma
Chris Fretwell
Hal Pilkington
Annie Hammond
Leon Kaoma
Nominee
Leon Kaoma
Chris Fretwell
Hal Pilkington
Annie Hammond
Melanie Carss
Nominees
Melanie Carss
Jacob Sarkisian
Moritz Oskar Meyer
Lucy Foley
Amelia Richmond-Knight
Jade Cao
Kate Richey
Nominees
Kate Richey
Louis Russell
Bryn Williams
Annie Hammond
Georgia Taylforth
Nominees
Georgia Taylforth
Chris Fretwell
Bryn Williams
Annie Hammond
Mark Loveday
Nominees
Mark Loveday
Louis Russell
Neal Parsons
Annie Hammond
Best Actress
Georgia Taylforth
WINNER
Millie Pender
Nominee
Melanie Carss
Nominee
Georgia Taylforth
Nominee
Kate Richey
Nominee
Hayley Sheridan
Nominee
Best Actor
Mark Loveday
WINNER
Leon Kaoma
Honourable Mention
Sam Deaville
Nominee
Leon Kaoma
Nominee
Mark Loveday
Nominee
Robert Rice
Nominee
Ibraim Cândido
Nominee
Best Direction
Louis Russell
WINNER
Bim Ajadi
Nominee
Chris Fretwell
Nominee
Louis Russell
Nominee
Jacob Sarkisian
Nominee
Doug Rollins
Nominee
Best Writer
Lucy Foley
WINNER
Leon Kaoma
Nominee
Lucy Foley
Nominee
Cat Kolubayev
Nominee
Annie Hammond
Nominee
James Murphy
Nominee
Best Supporting Actor
Tom Cottle
WINNER
Alan Turkington
Nominee
Michael Kennedy
Nominee
Tom Cottle
Nominee
Billy Herring
Nominee
Neve Faulkner
Nominee
Best Cinematography
Neal Parsons
WINNER
Hal Pilkington
Nominee
Bryn Williams
Nominee
Neal Parsons
Nominee
Mortiz Oskar Meyer
Nominee
Edgar Andrews
Nominee
Best Dramatic Performance
Leon Kaoma
WINNER
Leon Kaoma
Nominee
Maya Graydon
Nominee
Zach Loizou
Nominee
Lara Feith
Nominee
Mark Loveday
Nominee
Best Comedy Performance
Georgia Taylforth
WINNER
Sam Deaville
Nominee
Millie Pender
Nominee
Matt Hunter
Nominee
Georgia Taylforth
Nominees
Lydia Wildauer
Nominee
Outstanding Contribution
Every year we spotlight an individual relatively new to the industry that has made a special impact at Slick Showreels and has shown incredible growth. This year we are delighted to recognise Jacob.
Jacob Sarkisian
Winner