+30% entries. Same small team.
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In short —
For a small, mission-driven team opening doors into a notoriously closed industry, a smarter platform meant more than admin savings — it meant +30% entries in year one, more sponsors engaged, and a programme that could grow at the pace of its ambition.
A programme built to open doors
Production Futures was founded with a single, clear mission: to create real-world access, opportunity, and recognition for newcomers in the entertainment production industry. Since its inception in 2016, the Breakthrough Talent Awards have served as the organisation's flagship event — celebrating the individuals and innovative business leaders shaping the future of production.
The awards spotlight people who are breaking barriers, driving change, and building new pathways into an industry that has historically been seen as closed or difficult to enter. Recognising newcomers isn't just about validation — it's about inspiring the next generation with examples of success, innovation, and leadership they can see themselves in.
All-in-one
Entries, judging, and communication in one platform.
Brand customisation
The user journey reflects Production Futures' values.
Responsive support
Knowledgeable, helpful, hands-on customer service.
Tailored
No one-size-fits-all — built around their needs.
Manual processes meeting big ambitions
As the programme grew, Production Futures hit a wall many awards organisers will recognise. Spreadsheets, email threads, and disconnected systems were piling up — leading to inefficiencies, human error, and a significant administrative burden on a small team that wanted to be focused elsewhere.
After evaluating several platforms, Evessio stood out for its functionality, flexibility, and commitment to client success. The combination on offer was unusual: all-in-one capabilities, branding control, responsive customer service, and the ability to tailor the platform.
Smaller team. Larger programme.
The 30% entry growth in year one was driven by a smoother experience and better communications — and let a small team focus on growth, outreach, and event execution rather than admin.
How Production Futures uses Evessio
Production Futures now uses Evessio to manage the entire lifecycle of the Breakthrough Talent Awards, from nominations to winner announcements. The onboarding and training process was smooth, empowering the team with confidence from the start.
Key benefits have included a user-friendly dashboard for administrators and judges, a simple submission process accessible even to newcomers to awards platforms, built-in communication tools that keep everyone informed, and fewer support queries from entrants thanks to the intuitive interface.
"Evessio played a critical role in scaling the awards without scaling the team. With more time freed up, we've been able to invest energy into deepening industry partnerships and promoting the awards more effectively."
Production FuturesStraight from the room
From the team behind the Breakthrough Talent Awards.
Significant admin time saved — letting us focus on growth and outreach.
Stronger judging consistency through structured scoring tools.
Sponsors impressed by the professionalism and transparency of the platform.
A cleaner, more credible end-to-end process — and entries up 30%.
Looking ahead
While the core platform already meets the team's needs exceptionally well, Production Futures is excited to explore new features and refine its nomination processes in future cycles. With Evessio's training and support, they're confident in their ability to keep improving the user experience and driving impact across the industry.
We're proud to continue our journey with Evessio as our trusted technology partner.
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