Gold portrait winner: In the Workshops of Cox London by Alun Callender
Portraits of the craftspeople at the workshops of Cox London Ltd, a company specialising in unique lighting, furniture and art works, designed and made in London. The AOP Awards 2020 Exhibition will be at One Canada Square, London, from 11 January – 26 February 2021
Silver portrait winner: Makhila by Sam Robinson
Robinson was invited to work closely with Ballet Academy East in New York City, documenting their training sessions between the winter and spring seasons. During this time, dancers have a short period in which to develop their practice in the hope of making the spring showcase in a leading role
Gold photojournalism winner: Made in Japan by Nick David and Jack Flynn
Made in Japan is a short documentary film giving a window into the world of the famous Japanese denim mills in Okayama. Japanese denim has a reputation for being the best in the world, known for its premium construction and the skilled artisanal craft required to make it
Silver emerging talent winner: Nomads by Joshua J Sneade
In tents and caves among the rocky landscape of the Moroccan High Atlas live a relatively small population of nomads. Their traditional way of life revolves around herding animals to provide food and to sell in nearby towns. In recent times, however, contact with these towns is offering enticing opportunities for the younger generation in the form of work and education. This means that, as more young people embrace static lifestyles, the number of nomads is dwindling