Over 11,750 films submitted by more than 7,500 filmmakers across 158 countries and territories across four categories: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Animation and Student. We are thrilled to announce the 30 shortlisted films whose creators were invited to take place in the major program in Los Angeles, California.

The four winners of the Fiction, Non-Fiction, Animation and Student categories will be announced on June 5, 2025 during a glamorous Awards ceremony at the historic Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California.

Today we have also announced the winner and shortlist of Future Format, a category that rewards short films shot on a smartphone. Congratulations to Bijan Gashti (Islamic Republic of Iran) for Select/Or. As part of his prize, Gashti receives Sony Digital Imaging equipment and is invited to join the four-day immersive program at the Sony Pictures Studios in June.