Sponsored by: twenty first century media

This category was for companies within the moving image sector that demonstrated commercial success in a creative environment. The successful company will have achieved success and been effective across a range of criteria, for example: use of new technology, innovation within an existing media genre, an increase in client base, success with exports or new markets, effective staff training, success in gaining repeat business, growth in turnover or headcount, recognition through awards, making a positive contribution to the media industry in the North East.

Entrants can be within the non-broadcast or broadcast sectors, and be production companies, or facilities or service providers. Including companies that make a significant contribution to the media sector, eg technical resources, studio services, music services and audio and video post-production. Judges included business specialists with expert knowledge of the creative industries sector.

Winner: DENE FILMS