All entrants must be studying a film course at a registered institution at a diploma or degree level worldwide. There are two categories: Fiction and Non-fiction. The competition awards two winners and their institutions from each category and a shortlist of up to 10 (maximum of five per category). Entry is free.
Institutions that make up the shortlist are selected by continent to ensure a diverse range of global talent.
Student filmmakers can submit a film into one of the two categories below.
Submissions must be between 5 to 20 minutes in length. The deadline for entries is 07:00 AM (CT) December 13, 2022.
CATEGORY WINNERS | SHORTLIST | |
---|---|---|
Flights to Los Angeles and accommodation | x | x |
Ceremony attendance | x | x |
Two-day workshop program at Sony Pictures Studios* | x | x |
FX6 Cinema Line Camera** (plus lens)*** | x | |
Certificate | x | |
Trophy | x |
*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.
**FX6 Cinema Line Camera
***FE 24-105mm
Entry Requirements
- Students must enter their university or institution
- Videos can be shot on any kind of device or camera
- Your video must be between 5 to 20 minutes long
- One submission per person
- Please make sure your submission is in English (or includes English subtitles)
- You must own full copyright of your entry
- Your film must have been created in 2021 or 2022
Before you enter, please make sure you have:
- A description of your submission (add this to the ‘series description’ field)
- A link to your video, for example, it can be a Vimeo or YouTube URL, make sure it’s 1080 pixels ProRes HQ MOV*
- A thumbnail JPEG that illustrates your project
- Image used needs to be:
- JPEG format
- Quality 10 or above
- Between 1 to 5MB each
- Set to sRGB colour mode
*You do not need to upload an MP4 file
Shortlist Requirements
All shortlisted filmmakers will need to submit a high resolution file for screening and distribution purposes with the following specifications:
- A high-resolution version with a minimum resolution of 1080 pixels ProRes HQ MOV and a minimum of 24 frames per second
- Your audio mix and stems as separate files
- Separated graphics
- A 30 second trailer of your film
Sony Future Filmmaker Awards
Will Re-open for Entries June 15, 2023
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