Innovation in the spotlight

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Pro Moviemaker

The Media Production and Technology Show is Britain’s top event to see the process and people behind movies, TV shows and podcasts

The UK’s largest filmmaking show celebrates its first decade in May by returning to London’s Olympia with a showcase of the latest media, production and broadcast technology, plus a packed schedule of panel discussions. With more than 300 exhibitors, the Media Production and Technology Show is expected to attract upwards of 13,000 professionals, and the organisers promise a host of new show features to explore.

Debuting in 2026 is the Creator Hub, dedicated to the booming creator economy and spotlighting short-form video, influencer marketing and monetisation. There’s a brand-new live podcast studio to explore, investigating the latest trends in on-demand content and giving a behind-the-scenes look at podcast production.

There’s also an expanded SMPTE Conference this year, serving up keynote presentations, hands-on sessions and interactive panel discussions with various industry heavyweights. And the popular Post Production World Conference is back alongside the main event, with a programme covering motion graphics, VFX and more, hosted in partnership with Future Media Conferences.

Predictably, artificial intelligence is set to be a hot topic at this year’s event. In the AI Media Zone, there are sessions on Adobe Firefly for video production, AI ethics and copyright issues and how AI has moved beyond experimentation and into everyday production workflows.

A key session to look out for is: ‘The AI Shift: Where Does the Media Industry Go Next?’ This brings together experts from BBC R&D, Ofcom, Uncanny Harry AI and Digital Catapult for a panel that shares how industry leaders are integrating AI responsibly, managing risk and using artificial intelligence strategically.

Another highlight is sure to be ‘UK Production: State of the Nation’, which will take a frank look at the media landscape following a turbulent few years, and you can also hear from Bafta about the ‘Spark Campaign: A Roadmap for Clean Power in the Industry by 2030’.

Farnborough and Warner Bros Leavesden will discuss services for the creator economy, while cinematographer Alister Chapman will speak on the rise of small cameras.

Other talks to check out on the production front include ‘Getting to Greenlight: How TV Shows Are Funded Today’, ‘Open to Work: Reinventing Skills for a Changing Industry’, ‘Uncovering the Truth: The UK Documentary Boom’ and ‘Virtual Production: Hype vs Reality’. Here’s a taster of what to look out for on the show floor, which will be packed with the latest hardware and software.

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Amaran F20

Pay a visit to Amaran, a company lighting the way for the next generation of creators. Whether you’re filming in a home studio, vlogging on the move or turning any space into your canvas, Amaran has a great range of lighting fixtures to help take content to the next level.

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Blackmagic Design H50

Blackmagic Design’s booth will span production, live workflows and post. For production, the focus is on the Pyxis 12K, which combines high-resolution capture with in-camera proxy recording. For live work, the Atem Mini Extreme ISO G2
targets podcasting and streaming applications, while Blackmagic will also highlight collaborative workflows in DaVinci Resolve Studio, with Blackmagic Cloud supporting shared projects, remote review and collaboration across editorial and finishing teams.

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Canon F50

Canon will be showcasing how to capture live production via a multicam set-up,
demonstrating the XC Protocol working across PTZ cameras, cinema cameras and fixed-lens camcorders. Also on show will be Canon’s Flex Zoom Cine lenses and Cinema EOS range as well as the EOS C50 hybrid cinema camera that uses RF mount glass. And for content creators, there will be mirrorless cameras such as the EOS R6 III and EOS R50V, ideal for vlogging.

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CVP H40

There is always plenty to discover at CVP’s stand, the UK and Europe’s largest professional video broadcast and cine solutions provider. As well as getting hands-on with cutting-edge gear, the team can offer unbiased advice to help you spend your money wisely, and are also happy to help out with technical tips, repairs and service queries. CVP’s team will host two seminars during the event, sharing their industry expertise alongside some of their partners.

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Godox H53

Godox has built a strong reputation for delivering innovative, cost-effective lighting solutions for filmmakers and photographers alike. At MPTS, visitors can
explore the latest from its Knowled COB LED range, alongside a variety of panels, tubes and a comprehensive selection of lighting control and modifiers. All are available for hands-on demos.

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Hawk-Woods L58

Hawk-Woods has been a power solutions provider for more than 30 years and will be showing off a range of products at this year’s show. A sure highlight is the new Mini G-Lok 26V (Gold Mount) – a mini powerhouse designed for broadcast and cine applications. Delivering powerful energy in a lightweight form factor, this battery offers high performance without the bulk. Whether you’re powering lights, cameras or accessories, you can trust the G-Lok to go the distance.

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Holdan G60

Holdan will be showing its huge range of production, post-production and IP solutions, which features industry leaders such as Atomos, Birddog, Panasonic, Roland, Yololiv, Kondor Blue, Hedbox, Sonnet Tech, Lumix, Samyang and Xeen.

Holdan will be joined by representatives from the various manufacturers to guide you through the cutting-edge products. And if you want to know about 4K, HDR, IP and remote production workflows, it’s the place to find out.

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Peli Products C55

Peli is the industry standard for watertight, crushproof equipment cases. Check out the Air range that is now available in 20 sizes and has colour choices for many models. New press and pull latches have recently been introduced and are being rolled out across the range. Peli Cases are used extensively by broadcast industry professionals so you are in good company.

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Red Digital Cinema B45

Legendary cinema camera maker Red has massive brand awareness among serious cinematographers. Its latest tech includes the V-Raptor 8K VV and studio-configuration V-Raptor XL, as well as the Komodo 6K with its global shutter sensor, which delivers innovative engineering to filmmakers at all levels of content creation.

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Rode F40

Rode designs and builds on-camera and wireless microphones and accessories for film, video and audio production, as well as podcasts. A large number of its award-winning range of mics and podcasting systems will be on display to try out, and there will be experts on hand to answer any and all questions. Look out for the Wireless Go range of super-compact wireless audio transmitters and receivers plus the Rodecaster Video all-in-one production studio.

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Sennheiser G73

Sennheiser will have its best mics, wireless kits, headphones and audio accessories on demo to try. Check out the new Sennheiser stereo shotgun mic, the MKH 8018, ideal for broadcast and filming. There’s a huge range of wireless options including the revolutionary Profile system as well as more traditional AVX and G series kits.

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Videndum C50

Videndum builds and distributes premium equipment including camera supports, lighting, monitors and motion control to filmmakers and content creators. Some of its brands will display at MPTS, such as Anton Bauer, Litepanels, Quasar Science, SmallHD and Teradek, giving attendees a great selection of kit to try. And see the Manfrotto One, an award-winning tripod.

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