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6-8 October, HKW, Berlin

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Go behind the craft. Insights and fresh perspectives from thought leaders across the global CICLOPE community.

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Behind the craft

CICLOPE Latino Director of the Year 2026: Luiz Whately

CICLOPE Latino Director of the Year 2026: Luiz Whately

Luiz Whately (BALMA), took us on the inspiring journey behind crafting a film that not only stood out to the Jury, but audiences in Brazil and beyond, with its message of shared humanity.

Behind the craft

CICLOPE Awards Agency of the Year 2025: Droga5

Agency of the Year 2025: Droga5

Droga5 was named Agency of the Year at the 2025 CICLOPE Awards in Berlin. We spoke to Pelle Sjoenell, Worldwide CCO, about what shapes outstanding craft and looking forwards – to the future of creativity, and the agency’s 20th anniversary. 

Behind the craft

Brand Spotlight: Squarespace

Brand Spotlight: Squarespace

As Chief Brand and Creative Officer of Squarespace’s in-house agency, David Lee is one of the leading minds behind the company’s award-winning work. We spoke to him about changing industry dynamics, collaborating with internationally acclaimed directors, and how the brand’s firmly established itself as one that values craft.

Behind the craft

CICLOPE Editing Company of the Year 2025: Cabin

Editing Company of the Year 2025: Cabin

We spoke to Kayt Hall, Managing Director of Cabin, about the view from the edit suite: what we can expect to see more of on our screens (of all sizes), and how to create director-editor collaborations that make the cut.

Behind the craft

CICLOPE Music Company of the Year 2025: Leland

Music Company of the Year 2025: Leland

Toby Williams – Managing Director & Music Supervisor at Leland – gave us the state of play on the musical side of the industry: how AI tools are old news, a new generation of clients bring good news, and the artists to keep an eye out for in 2026.