The countdown is over—Hollywood in Pixels’ 10th Anniversary Silver Pixel Awards have officially arrived, and the energy around this milestone celebration has been building for weeks! Ahead of the October 16th ceremony, Dakar Foundation’s Apprenticeship crew sat down with board member Jay Tucker, Tuesday, September 23rd to kick off a a series of pre-award interviews to capture the voices, ideas, and stories behind this year’s honorees and sponsors. Today’s interviews featured, Gordon Paddison, and Doug Neil.
This year’s awards spotlight not just the cutting-edge of digital marketing and storytelling but also the community that continues to shape Hollywood’s digital frontier.
Celebrating the Honorees
Bryce Sherman Bennett – Rising Pixel
Recognized for his fresh creative perspective and boundary-pushing approach, Bennett is part of the next generation shaping how audiences experience entertainment online.
Cameron Curtis – Silver Pixel
A powerhouse in digital strategy, Curtis is honored for consistent excellence and a career-long dedication to elevating digital campaigns across Hollywood.
Megan Crawford – Visionary Pixel
A forward-thinker redefining what’s possible in digital, Crawford embodies innovation and leadership that set new industry standards.
The Big Vibes Behind the Scenes
The buzz isn’t just about the awards—it’s about the community. A full-page feature in Variety this week highlighted the incredible momentum around the Silver Pixels, signaling just how impactful this gathering has become for Hollywood’s digital landscape.
And, of course, none of this would be possible without our powerhouse sponsors:
- Event Sponsor: TikTok
- Media Sponsor: Variety
- After Party Sponsor: Anti Agency
- Theatrical Campaign Pixel Sponsor: Snap
- Streaming Campaign Sponsor: Addison Interactive / Eventuall
- Indie Campaign Sponsor: Unfold Agency
To all of our additional sponsors and partners—thank you for helping us create a decade-strong tradition of celebrating digital brilliance.
Looking Ahead
Ten years in, the Silver Pixel Awards remain a place where digital meets cinematic magic, where rising talent stands alongside seasoned innovators, and where the future of Hollywood marketing comes to life.
As we head into this year’s ceremony, the interviews, stories, and shared vision remind us why Hollywood in Pixels exists: to honor, elevate, and inspire the storytellers redefining the digital experience.
Here’s to ten years of Silver Pixels—and the many bright pixels yet to come.
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