The SmallRig Awards were established to recognize and support visual storytellers who focus on addressing social issues. We believe in the power of storytelling to effect meaningful change and improve the world for future generations.

Since our founding in 2013, SmallRig has maintained close communication and collaboration with our users for over a decade. This ongoing partnership has led to the development of four major user-oriented product lines, widely utilized across various fields such as live broadcasting, vlogging, short videos, weddings, professional commercials, radio and television, documentaries, and even Hollywood filmmaking.

Our goal has always been to provide the public with lightweight, high-quality equipment that empowers them to capture compelling stories in everyday life. With the SmallRig Awards, we are expanding this mission to not only support the creation of these stories but also to discover important narratives, nurture emerging storytelling talents, and contribute to a better world.

Ruby Yang, a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) and winner of the Best Documentary Short Subject at the 79th Academy Awards, serves as the President of the Jury for the SmallRig Awards. In this exclusive video, she shares her experiences and insights into documentary filmmaking and the power of visual storytelling. As the President of the Jury for the SmallRig Awards, Yang will reveal her criteria for evaluating high-quality documentary films. What makes a documentary truly impactful? This video will answer all of those questions...