Category Winners | Shortlist | |
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Flight to Los Angeles and accommodation* | x | x |
Ceremony attendance | x | x |
Four-day workshop program at Sony Pictures Studios** | x | x |
Camera plus lens*** | x | |
Certificate | x | |
Trophy | x |
*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.
Entry requirements
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Videos can be shot on any kind of device or camera*
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The length of your video must be the same as stated in the category description
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One submission per person per category
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Please make sure your submission is in English (or includes English subtitles)
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Audio is delivered as mono/stereo and not 5.1 surround sound
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You must own full copyright of your entry
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Entries must have been created in 2022 or 2023
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Please refer to category descriptions for specific entry requirements
*except entries to the Future Format category, which must be shot on a smartphone
Before you enter, please make sure you have:
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A description of your submission (add this to the ‘series description’ field)
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A link to your short film on an online screener, for example a Vimeo or YouTube URL, that is 1080 pixels ProRes HQ MOV. The link must remain active until July 31 2024 or your submission risks disqualification
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Submissions entered as files / downloads will be disqualified
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A JPEG that illustrates your project
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The image used needs to be:
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JPEG format
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Quality 10 or above
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Between 1 to 5MB each
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Set to sRGB color mode
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If you’re shortlisted
All shortlisted filmmakers will need to submit a high-resolution file for screening and distribution purposes with the following specifications:
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A high-resolution version with a minimum resolution of 1080 pixels ProRes HQ MOV and a minimum of 24 frames per second
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Your audio mix and stems as separate files
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Clean versions of your film and separate SRT files containing English subtitles
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Separated graphics
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A 30 to 60-second trailer of your film
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If your film is shortlisted, you agree clips from your films will be used during the Awards night and for PR and marketing purposes
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You’ll also be asked to submit 3 to 5 high-res stills, a film poster, your portrait (all images will need to be 300ppi at 3508 pixels on the longest side). Additionally you’ll need to provide a synopsis, a biography plus a list of cast and crew