The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards is a major new annual awards programme for short films, devoted to supporting and elevating independent filmmakers and creators from across the globe.
The prizes are exceptional, with successful filmmakers receiving the invaluable opportunities of a trip to Los Angeles and to the historic Sony Pictures Studio in Culver City, California, where they gain exclusive access to experts and unparalleled insight into the inner workings of the industry. Winners also receive cash prizes and Sony Digital Imaging equipment.
Free to enter, the Awards comprise of three competitions – Filmmaker, Student Filmmaker, and Future Format – all judged by a panel of leading figures.
Watch the winners’ trailers below and click here to visit the official Sony Future Filmmaker Awards website where you can see more of the shortlisted and winning entries.
Filmmaker 2023: Salt Water Town, Dan Thorburn
Student Filmmaker 2023: The Sun of the River, Mateo Salas
Future Format 2023: Homework for Winter Vacation, Pan Tianhong