A Division of Academy® Award Winning Slick Films

Slick Showreels
Awards 2026

We’re thrilled to announce this year’s nominees for the Slick Showreels Awards – an event dedicated to celebrating the incredible talent of our clients and the filmmakers behind their showreels. The nominees will be 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.

This year, we continue our mission to support emerging talent by connecting our awardees with influential industry professionals. These include directors of acclaimed film and TV shows as well as exciting up-and-coming filmmakers, with several in the running for this year’s Oscars®, BAFTA and BIFA awards.

The Jury

Rachel Shenton
(Oscar Winner)
Elham Ehsas
(BAFTA Nominee)
Tat Radcliffe
(Emmy Nominee)
Hannah Marie Williams
(Casting Director)
Jordon Scott Kennedy
(Writer/Director)
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)
Casey Shaw
(Producer)
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)
George Malcher
(BIFA Nominee)

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 nominees below.

Showreel Of The Year

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

Millie Pender
Nominee
Melanie Carss
Nominee
Georgia Taylforth
Nominee
Kate Richey
Nominee
Hayley Sheridan
Nominee

Best Actor

Sam Deaville
Nominee
Leon Kaoma
Nominee
Mark Loveday
Nominee
Robert Rice
Nominee
Ibraim Cândido
Nominee

Best Direction

Bim Ajadi
Nominee
Chris Fretwell
Nominee
Louis Russell
Nominee
Jacob Sarkisian
Nominee
Doug Rollins
Nominee

Best Writer

Leon Kaoma
Lucy Foley
Nominee
Cat Kolubayev
Nominee
Annie Hammond
Nominee
James Murphy
Nominee

Best Supporting Actor

Alan Turkington
Nominee
Michael Kennedy
Nominee
Tom Cottle
Nominee
Billy Herring
Nominee
Neve Faulkner
Nominee

Best Cinematography

Hal Pilkington
Nominee
Bryn Williams
Nominee
Neal Parsons
Nominee
Mortiz Oskar Meyer
Nominee
Edgar Andrews
Nominee

Best Dramatic Performance

Leon Kaoma
Nominee
Maya Graydon
Nominee
Zach Loizou
Nominee
Lara Feith
Nominee
Mark Loveday
Nominee

Best Comedy Performance

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 two fantastic talents on the rise; George Malcher and Lucy Foley.

Jacob Sarkisian
Winner

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