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Future Format is now open

Future Format is back! This special competition celebrates cell phone shooters worldwide and shines a light on their creative storytelling techniques.

The winner will be flown to Los Angeles to take part in a four-day workshop program at the Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California. On top of gaining invaluable insight from the Sony Pictures executives, the successful creator will receive Sony digital imaging equipment ideal for filmmakers, as well as promotion via our channels.

If you haven’t yet created your short film, get your best smartphone out and start shooting! Think creatively and consider the unusual advantages shooting on a mobile can offer - such as unusual camera movements and unique angles.

Already have a short film shot exclusively on a smartphone?

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For some extra inspiration, take a look below at the winning and shortlisted Future Format films from from 2024.

Now open for entries! 

Submit your short film to the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2025

2025 competition open