The future is short(film)

Posted on Aug 9, 2022 by Samara Husbands

Creo provides a gateway for the development of creative excellence for budding makers of short film

Sponsored by Sony, Creo has created the Future Short Filmmaker Awards – a major new programme for short film. The vision for the awards is to elevate voices from around the globe, who possess a fresh perspective on storytelling.

30 shortlisted candidates will be carefully selected and flown out to LA for the Awards ceremony, taking place in February 2023. Winners from six categories – including the Environment and Future format – will be announced on the night. Winners will receive cash prizes and a range of Sony’s Digital Imaging equipment.

Winners will be selected by a panel of leading figures chaired by award-winning theatre, television and film director Justin Chadwick.

The following two days, executives from Sony Pictures will lead a plethora of workshops, screenings and panel discussions, featuring top experts in the industry. The two-day epic excursion will cover topics including pitching to legal, working with talent agencies, and using the latest cutting-edge technologies.

This is invaluable to any short filmmaker looking for exclusive access and unparalleled insight into the industry.

The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards includes the following competitions and categories:

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 to 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.

The deadline for all entries is December 13, 2022, at 1PM UK time. The two-day workshop program will take place at the Sony Pictures studio lot in Culver City, California on February 23^rd and 24^th, 2023. The jury panel for the inaugural edition will be announced in September 2022.

For more information and to submit to the Awards visit: www.sonyfuturefilmmakerawards.com

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