Client relationships are one of the most important aspects of any business, but they are particularly important when it comes to video production. Having a good client relationship can mean the difference between a one-off gig and scaling your work. But how do you form a professional client relationship, and where can this lead?

With technological advancements democratizing access to media production, most high school students have grown up shooting and uploading smartphone videos to social media platforms, so naturally many are interested in learning more about media production. Knoxville Catholic High School Digital Media Director Guy Shelton devotes his time to guiding these aspiring media professionals, teaching them the tools and techniques of the trade. His methodology includes exposure to industry-standard gear like AJA KUMO routers and FiDO fiber optic Mini-Converters, as well as honing important life skills like interpersonal communication, teamwork, and responsibility.

Ever wonder how the concept of hell was developed on the hit series Lucifer? That's the work of Alex Hajdu, the brilliant production designer behind the series, as well as the upcoming reboot of the fan-favorite show, CSI: Vegas, which premiered October 6th on CBS. Lucifer is currently one of the top-viewed titles on Netflix, and Alex’s production design shines in the unique sets seen throughout the show.

In 2012 Eat Play Events & Catering started as Eat Play Oakland Popups and private catering. Since then they've broadened their culinary brand to Eat Play Events & Catering, Portobela Popup and Knife Fight Gauntlet a Chef Competition.

Starring Anna Kendrick, Daniel Dae Kim, Shamier Anderson and Toni Collette, Netflix’s Stowaway follows a space mission that is headed to Mars when an unintended stowaway accidentally causes severe damage to the spaceship’s life support systems. Facing dwindling resources and a potentially fatal outcome, the crew is forced to make an impossible decision.

Annette Davey, who most recently worked on the hit Netflix series Maid, is a seasoned editor who has notable credits including Transparent, Better Things, and Glow. Annette is also the editor on Lionsgate’s recent film, Lady of the Manor, starring Melanie Lynskey, Judy Greer, Justin Long, and Ryan Phillippe in a supernatural buddy comedy that follows a tour guide for a historic estate.

It's the most wonderful time of year. Yes, I'm referring to ProductionHUB's 2021 Awards of Excellence! You would think that after all this time putting the Awards of Excellence list together would be easy, right? Oh boy, not even close to easy. But that’s the way we want it. Just as in years past, our award recipients earned their place on this year's list due to their innovative technology and creativity. Products are always chosen on merit and innovative design. Each was carefully selected to represent the best of the best. The selection process wasn’t easy—it never is—but in the end we feel our ProductionHUB 2021 Awards of Excellence winners list was well worth the wait. We hope you’ll agree!