By Teco Benson The essence of awards in the creative industry has always been to recognize and reward excellence. Film academies and industry organizations established award systems to celebrate outstanding works and the creative professionals behind them. These recognitions serve as a benchmark for quality, inspiring filmmakers, actors, cinematographers, editors, production designers, and other practitioners to continually refine their craft and strive for artistic and technical excellence. However, in recent times, a new wave of commercialized awards has emerged—one that prioritizes revenue generation over genuine merit. These awards operate on…
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