Hidden Gem

The category where YOU decide!

The BASE Awards are the biggest annual celebration of the UK Home Entertainment industry, shining a spotlight on excellence across Transactional, SVOD, AVOD and FAST — from retailers and platforms to streamers, studios, producers and distributors.

But this award is a little different…

For the People’s Choice: Hidden Gem Award, sponsored by DP World, we’re handing the decision over to you.

The Hidden Gem Award celebrates the title that captured audiences’ imaginations and hearts — regardless of sales or box office success. Previous winners include Hundreds of Beavers (Lightbulb Films), Aftersun (MUBI) and Past Lives (STUDIOCANAL). Now, it’s time to discover the next title worthy of the Hidden Gem crown.

The shortlist is in!

Thanks to your votes, we’ve narrowed it down to 10 standout titles. Now there’s just one question left:

Which one deserves to be crowned the Hidden Gem of the Year?

It’s your choice. Your vote. Your winner.

About DP World

DP World is a world leader in global supply chain solutions, providing logistics services that efficiently manage the movement of goods, services and materials around the world. In the UK, DP World operates a distribution hub that serves as a central backbone for the physical entertainment sector.

All votes are confidential, and you can select any title regardless of the company you work for.

Voting is now open!

Have your say and use the form below to cast your vote.

Hidden Gem 2026 SHORTLIST

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The Hidden Gem Award celebrates the standout titles that captured audience imagination, irrespective of their sales.