You can join here: sonyfuturefilmmakerawards.com/. These are the three categories and prizes:
Filmmaker
The Filmmaker competition elevates original voices that bring a fresh perspective to storytelling.
- Three categories: Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Environment.
- Entries must be between 5 to 20 minutes in length and can be shot on any device.
- Shortlist of up to 15 filmmakers (maximum five per category).
- Winners and shortlist all receive a trip to Los Angeles to take part in the Awards ceremony and two-day workshop program.
- The three category winners additionally receive $5,000 (USD) and an FX9 Cinema Line Camera (plus lens).
Student Filmmaker
The Student Filmmaker competition rewards the talent soon set to shape the industry.
- Two categories: Fiction and Non-Fiction.
- Entrants must be studying a film course at a registered institution at a diploma or degree level worldwide.
- Entries must be between 5 to 20 minutes in length and can be shot on any device.
- Shortlist of up to 10 is selected (maximum five per category) to ensure representation for the different continents and a diverse range of global talent.
- Winners and shortlist all receive a trip to Los Angeles to take part in the Awards ceremony and two-day workshop program.
- The two category winners and their institutions additionally receive a range of Sony’s Digital Imaging equipment.
Future Format
The Future Format competition challenges filmmakers to respond to a new technical brief each year. For 2023, submissions must be shot exclusively on a smartphone.
- Entries must be between 2 to 5 minutes in length and can be shot on any smartphone.
- Shortlist of up to five is selected.
- Winner and shortlist all receive a trip to Los Angeles to take part in the Awards ceremony and two-day workshop program.
- The category winner additionally receives $2,500 (USD) and a range of Sony’s Digital Imaging equipment.