The full line-up of head judges for the shots Awards EMEA 2026 has now been revealed, with five more creative leaders joining the previously announced category heads to oversee this year’s judging.
Spanning animation and VFX, charity, cinematography, music video and use of music and sound design, the new additions bring together talent from across production, craft and creativity.
The final five head judges are:
Animation & VFX
FX Goby – Director, Nexus Studios
Charity
Tash Beecher – Global & EMEA Creative Director, Syneos Health
Cinematography
Anna MacDonald – Cinematographer
Music Video
Naghmeh Pour – Director, new—land
Use of Music & Sound Design
Anthony Moore – Owner & CCO, Factory Studios
Above [left to right]: FX Goby; Tash Beecher; Anna MacDonald; Naghmeh Pour and Anthony Moore.
They join the five head judges announced in July:
Direction
Casting, Production Design and Styling
Warren Gray – Production Designer, Murtha Skouras Agency
Concept & Copywriting
Filipa Maurício – Creative Director, Leo & Publicis Luxe Switzerland
Editing
Rachael Spann – Editor, Shift Post
New Director
Poppy Manning – Chief Production Officer, OCX UK
Above [left to right]: Warren Gray; Filipa Maurício; Sherif Mounir; Rachael Spann and Poppy Manning.
Together, the ten head judges will lead panels across the awards, helping recognise the best advertising craft and creativity from across the EMEA region.
Entries are open for work released between September 1st 2025 and September 11th 2026, with the final entry deadline on September 11th. The shortlist will be revealed in October, ahead of the shots Awards EMEA 2026 winners ceremony in London on November 18th.
Check out the full list of categories and entry criteria here.
