Gear of the Year Winners 2025: Accessories

Posted on Oct 27, 2025 by Pro Moviemaker

We reveal the worthy winners in our ninth annual celebration of top-tier moviemaking accessories

Accessories are the glue that hold the many, various and diverging elements of every production together, from storage and software to cases and monitors. Without them, shoots would soon grind to a halt. This year’s Pro Moviemaker Gear of the Year Awards spotlight the kit that filmmakers quietly rely on day after day. Here’s why voters class the following accessories as standout products.

1. Roller/Hardcase

Peli 1535 Air

Peli is a name every filmmaker knows when it comes to protecting valuable gear. The 1535 Air won big this time out thanks to its unbeatable balance of sturdiness and portability. It’s a part of Peli’s Air series, which is up to 40% lighter than old models though still boasts the same crushproof, dustproof and waterproof credentials that made the brand’s name. The 1535’s dimensions mean it slips into airline overhead lockers, while its padded dividers or TrekPak system keep cameras, lenses and accessories safe in transit.

2. Software

Atomos Atomosphere

Atomos picks up another award this year with Atomosphere, its innovative cloud-based ecosystem. Designed to streamline collaborative production, it lets teams remotely share, review and edit footage in real time. It supports direct upload from Atomos hardware, so on-set monitors and recorders are gateways to the cloud. For teams working across multiple locations, or editors who need to start cutting before shooting wraps, it’s a transformative tool. Atomosphere feels less like an optional extra and more like the future.

3. Monitor/Recorder

Atomos Shinobi II

Atomos is the go-to brand for filmmakers seeking to extend the power of their cameras, and the Shinobi II proves why. Lightweight and affordable, this bright five-inch monitor is perfect for run-and-gun shooting or compact rigs. The Shinobi II’s daylight-viewable 1500-nit screen, pro-level colour accuracy – plus tools such as waveform, vectorscope and LUT support – make it stand out. And it even provides camera control on many models. In all, the Shinobi II gives shooters the confidence to nail exposure and focus every time.

4. Backpack/Holdall

Tenba Air Case Attache 2520

Not every shoot calls for a roller case, and that’s where Tenba comes in. The Air Case Attache 2520 offers rugged protection in a more compact and versatile form. Built with Tenba’s signature reinforced panels, it provides near hard case levels of safety while keeping weight manageable. The smart layout is ideal for smaller kits, gimbals or a selection of lenses. For those who need robust, airline-ready protection without a bulky footprint, this is the carry solution that has earned voters’ trust.

5. External Drive

Samsung Portable SSD T9 4TB

Storage doesn’t get more dependable than Samsung’s portable SSDs, and the T9 4TB is a workhorse for modern filmmaking. Offering transfer speeds of up to 2000MB/s, it makes quick work of offloading cards on-set and handling high-res editing workflows. The T9’s ample 4TB capacity, robust build and thermal control all ensure that data stays safe even in more demanding environments, and is sure to become an essential of any filmmaker’s toolkit.

6. Memory Card

SanDisk Pro-Cinema CFexpress Type B 320GB

When recording high-bit-rate 4K or 8K Raw, it’ll be your memory card that could let the team down. Sandisk’s Pro-Cinema CFexpress Type B series is made for the demands of cinema cameras, offering blistering write speeds, sustained performance and rock-solid reliability. The 320GB model hits the operational sweet spot for storage capacity, large enough for extended shoots without slowing you down in offloading.