Sony Future Filmmaker Awards (2)

Festival start: 28 May 2024      Festival end: 31 May 2024

The Filmmaker competition elevates original voices that bring a fresh perspective to storytelling. Aimed at independent filmmakers and creators from around the world, there are three categories: Fiction, Non-Fiction and Environment. The competition awards a winner from each of the categories and a shortlist of up to 15 (maximum five per category). Entry is free.

Flight to Los Angeles and accommodation*
Ceremony attendance
Four-day workshop program at Sony Pictures Studios**
Networking and access to industry experts
Camera plus lens***
Certificate
Trophy

*Includes flights and accommodation for the shortlisted filmmaker. Should the filmmaker have worked with a cinematographer / director on the selected film, and that individual be credited accordingly, they may also attend the four-day program, but their associated costs (including flight and accommodation) must be covered at their own expense.

**Topics covered in workshops will include: casting, physical production, animation, legal, CGI, innovation at Sony, pitching process, sound and music mixing, post-production, talent agencies, TV and studio tours.

***Student category winner and institution each receive Sony camera equipment.

ENTER THE COMPETITION HERE: https://bit.ly/3Y3LV7i

Videos can be shot on any kind of device or camera*

The length of your video must be the same as stated in the category description

One submission per person per category

Please make sure your submission is in English (or includes English subtitles)

Audio is delivered as mono/stereo and not 5.1 surround sound

You must own full copyright of your entry

Entries must have been created in 2022 or 2023

Please refer to category descriptions for specific entry requirements

*except entries to the Future Format category, which must be shot on a smartphone