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Local business owner named finalist in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 17:08

Reel Film.

Reel Film, which was started in Harrogate, has been named a finalist in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, shortlisted in the Creative Entrepreneur of the Year category.

Founder of the company, Adam Chandler was shortlisted in the Creative Entrepreneur of the Year category.

Known as “The Grammys of Entrepreneurship”, the awards celebrate the most exceptional and inspiring business stories across the UK.

This year’s shortlist includes over 800 entrepreneurs from every nation and region of the UK, all recognised for their innovation, impact and resilience.

Past winners include the founders of BrewDog, Grenade, ClearScore, Zilch, and Unbiased.

Adam, founder of Reel Film, said:

“We’re absolutely thrilled to be named a finalist. It’s an incredible honour to be recognised alongside some of the UK’s most exciting and ambitious businesses.

"This recognition is a huge testament to the hard work of our team and our mission to grow businesses using the power of video.”

Reel Film also started the popular Harrogate Film Festival, which attracted 4000 people during the last edition and has attracted names such as Ken Loach and Brian Blessed to the town.

The Great British Entrepreneur Awards are proudly supported by Allica Bank, a champion of established SMEs across the UK.

Frankie James, founder of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, added:

“We’re so proud to reveal this year’s shortlist, a truly remarkable group of founders who are changing lives and transforming industries.

"The quality of entries gets stronger every year, and it’s clear that the entrepreneurial spirit in the UK is more alive than ever.

"Many of our finalists go on to become household names, and we can’t wait to watch what this year’s cohort achieves next.”

Winners will be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony on Monday, November 17th 2025, held at London’s Grosvenor House.

To learn more about the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, visit the link here

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