Indielab Innovation Awards 2025 Winners Announced

Celebrating the boldest, most original content and creators shaping the future of UK TV and digital-first media – in partnership with Banijay Entertainment

London, 14 November 2025 – The Indielab Innovation Awards last night revealed the winners of its inaugural ceremony at a packed event in Canary Wharf, celebrating the most creative and boundary-pushing talent across UK television and digital-first content.

The Awards honoured outstanding work across 13 categories, spotlighting the creators and companies redefining storytelling across every platform - from high-end scripted drama to cutting-edge digital innovation.

2025 Indielab Innovation Awards Winners

Best Documentary – sponsored by MediaFlights

Groomed: A National Scandal - Candour Productions for Channel 4

Best Documentary Series

Swiped: The School that Banned Smartphones - BOLDPRINT Studios & Fremantle for Channel 4

Branded Entertainment (Joint Winners)

Guardians - Co-produced by ZANDLAND and The Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales for The Royal Foundation and United for Wildlife. Distributed by BBC Earth

Jeremy Pang’s Hong Kong Kitchen - Electric Robin for ITV | Banijay Rights

Breakthrough Reality Series

The Jury: Murder Trial - ScreenDog Productions for Channel 4

YouTube Channel of the Year – sponsored by Banijay Entertainment

Million Youth Media - Fully Focused Productions

FAST Channel of the Year

History Hit - Little Dot Studios

Innovation in Tech-Enhanced Storytelling

Boom Town: How Merthyr Made the World - Little Bird Films

Outstanding Multi-Screen Content

History Hit - Little Dot Studios

Diversity & Inclusion Award (Joint Winners)

Geordie Stories: Nathan & Dad - Doc Hearts for MTV

Our Big Day - Afro-Mic Productions & GroupM Motion Entertainment for BET / My5

Factual Entertainment – sponsored by Miller

Sky Sports Scenes - After Party Studios & Sky Sports for Sky Sports

Creator of the Year – sponsored by Meta

DJ AG Online

Best Drama – sponsored by Banijay Entertainment

Dept. Q - Left Bank Pictures for Netflix

Outstanding Indie of the Year – sponsored by Harbottle & Lewis

CPL Productions

Hosted by comedian, actress and writer Ria Lina, the ceremony brought together leading figures from across the industry to celebrate creativity, innovation, and impact.

Victoria Powell, CEO and Founder of Indielab, said:

“This year’s winners represent the exceptional creativity, innovation, and ambition that define the UK’s independent sector. From powerful storytelling and fresh digital voices to groundbreaking branded and factual formats, each winner demonstrates the vision and originality driving our industry forward.”

The Indielab Innovation Awards mark a new chapter in recognising the UK’s most innovative producers and creators, reflecting the breadth of talent thriving across TV, digital and hybrid platforms.

For more information on the winners, visit www.indielabinnovationawards.co.uk