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Established in 1995, these Awards recognise the most outstanding work by freelance journalists and filmmakers each year, highlighting the significant contribution by freelancers to the international media industry.
To see all shortlisted films in full, visit our Finalists & Winners page.
News Award
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This Award recognises the work of freelance journalists in the video coverage of a news event where the focus is on the immediacy of the story.
Judging Panel
- Liz Corbin (Chair) – Deputy Media Director and Head of News, EBU
- Georja Calvin-Smith – Presenter & Producer, France 24
- Matt Cooke – Head of Partnerships & Training, Google News Labs
- Pete Henderson – Director, Radiant Solar Limited & Co-Founder, Rory Peck Trust
- Deborah Turness – Head of NBC News International
Finalists
Siddharth Bokolia & Ahmer Khan
Defending Kashmir: Anchar’s last stand against India’s control
Commissioned by The Guardian
Guillermo Galdos
Poor forced to collect Covid corpses for work in Peru
Commissioned by Channel 4 News
Raul Gallego Abellan
Hong Kong: The Umbrella on Fire
Commissioned by The Intercept
And the winner is…
News Features Award
This Award recognises the work of freelance journalists in video news features that take a more in-depth look at a story, beyond the immediacy of the news.
Judging Panel
- Kiran Nazish (Chair) – Founding Director, Coalition for Women in Journalism
- Rohit Kachroo – Security Editor, ITV News
- Nisha Kapur – Senior News Editor, BBC News
- Juliana Ruhfus – Senior Correspondent, Al Jazeera
Finalists
Olivier Jobard & Charles Emptaz
Ethiopian migrants make the desperate journey to Saudi Arabia via Yemen
Commissioned by France 24/ARTE
Ramon Campos & Alejandro Bernal
In Enemy Territory
Commissioned by Al Jazeera Witness
Elijah Kanyi
The Bullet And The Virus
Commissioned by BBC Africa Eye
And the winner is…
Sony Impact Award for Current Affairs
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This Award recognises the work of freelance journalists working in long-form current affairs video/film that examines a single issue, story or situation and has an impact on the viewer, policy or public awareness.
Judging Panel
- Liliane Landor (Chair) – Head of Foreign News, Channel 4 News
- Rozita Lotfi – Head of BBC Persian, BBC World Service
- Rita Payne – Journalist and Media Consultant
- Claus Pfeifer – Head of Connected Content Acquisition, Sony
- Meera Selva – Director of the Journalist Fellowship Programme, Reuters Institute
Finalists
Olivier Sarbil & James Jones
On The President’s Orders
Commissioned by BBC
Fai Wan & Robin Barnwell
The Battle for Hong Kong
Commissioned by Channel 4
Sasha Joelle Achilli
Italy’s Frontline: A Doctor’s Diary
Commissioned by BBC
And the winner is…
Martin Adler Prize
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The Martin Adler Prize honours a local freelance journalist or field producer working in any medium whose work with international media outlets has made a significant contribution to newsgathering.
Judging Panel
This Award is judged by the Trustees of the Rory Peck Trust.
Finalists
Rohini Mohan
Based in India
Nominated by VICE News
Maha Hussaini
Based in Palestine
Nominated by Middle East Eye
Fadi Al Halabi
Based in Syria
Nominated by Channel 4 News
And the winner is…
Donate to help freelance journalists
The Trust is independent and relies on donations. The Rory Peck Awards is our annual fundraising event, raising vital funds to support freelancers around the world in times of crisis. With the event taking place online this year, we urge you to make a donation to our Assistance Fund in lieu of buying a ticket – it goes directly to freelance journalists when they need it the most.