The LightWalker Contest, RM Multimedia's project dedicated to young lighting designers

After the success of the first three editions, THE LIGHTWALKER CONTEST is back — a project created and organized by RM Academy, the training division of RM Multimedia.

The contest was conceived as a true journey that RM Multimedia wants to embark on with emerging lighting professionals under 30, to celebrate light, elevate their talent, and offer concrete educational and career opportunities.

The Contest Timeline

1. From November 13 to December 30, 2025 candidates can submit their light show (max duration: 2 minutes) with a music track of their choice to thelightwalker@rmmultimedia.it. Each participant may submit only one video.

2. From January 5, 2026 the 12 official participants selected for the workshop will be announced. They must confirm their attendance by Friday, January 16, 2026.

3. From January 26 to 31, 2026 participants will take part in an intensive Masterclass at the RM Academy headquarters. The program includes both theoretical and practical sessions led by industry professionals. At the end of the week, 6 finalists will be selected to move on to the next phase.

4. From February 12, 2026 the 6 finalists will be officially announced. Each will receive the Live You Play stage design and the audio track to be used for programming their show.
5. From March 23 to 27, 2026 Finalists will have one day each to work on their project on site, supported by Steve Giovanazzi. Each candidate will have 1h30min to test their programming in Capture. 👉 Attendance is mandatory.
6. By March 30, 2026 finalists must send their final show file to thelightwalker@rmmultimedia.it
7. From April 12 to 14, 2026, during MIR the 6 finalists will present their light shows within the Live You Play format. Each show can be performed using timecode, manual control, or a combination of both. During the event, the following will be available:

• Training sessions with lighting designers and industry professionals
• On-console support with a grandMA3 specialist

A jury of professionals will select the winner, who will be awarded the chance to visit the MA Lighting headquarters and will receive a Viz Key as a gift.

READ THE CONTEST RULES

For more information https://www.rmmultimedia.it/the-lightwalker/

RM Multimedia awaits you at MIR from April 12 to 14 — don’t miss it!