| Category winner | |
|---|---|
| Flight to Los Angeles and accommodation* | x |
| Ceremony attendance** | x |
| Four-day workshop program at Sony Pictures Studios*** | x |
| Camera plus lens | x |
| Certificate | 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.
** The prize for the Future Format winner will be announced and awarded in Spring 2025 ahead of the ceremony
*** Previous workshops have included topics such as casting, physical production, animation, legal, CGI, innovation at Sony, pitching process, sound and music mixing, post-production, talent agencies, TV and studio tours.
Entry requirements:
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Videos must be shot exclusively on a smartphone
Entries can be made using any smartphone
Your video must be between 2 to 10 minutes long
One submission per person
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 can be produced from January 1 2023 to December 12 2024
Before you enter, please make sure you have:
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A description of your submission (add this to the ‘series description’ field)
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 2025 or your submission risks disqualification
Submissions entered as files / downloads will be disqualified
A JPEG that illustrates your project
The image used needs to be:
- JPEG format
- Quality 10 or above
- Between 1 to 5MB each
- Set to sRGB color mode
If you’re shortlisted
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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
Clean versions of your film and separate SRT files containing English subtitles
Separated graphics
A 30 to 60-second trailer of your film
If your film is shortlisted, you agree clips from your films will be used for PR and marketing purposes
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
Now open for entries!
Submit your short film to the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2025
