Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2027

Open for submissions

About

Official site: "2027 Edition Now Open, Closing December 15 2026, ENTER FOR FREE". Six categories (Fiction, Non-Fiction, Animation, Immersive, Student, Future Format). Shortlisted filmmakers are flown to Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City for an industry programme and awards ceremony. Competition runs 15 Jul – 15 Dec 2026, 07:00 CST (official rules).

Location

Culver City, United States

Festival dates

Shortlist trip and awards at Sony Pictures Studios, Culver City (2027)

Deadlines

15 December 2026 · Entries close (07:00 CST)

Fees

Free to enter (official rules 1.2.1).

Eligibility

Open to the public worldwide (excluding promoter staff). Finished short films released 1 Jan 2025 – 15 Dec 2026, entered as an online screener link with English subtitles if needed. Fiction and Non-Fiction 5–20 min; Animation 2–20 min (75%+ animated); Immersive 5–20 min (3D/180°/360°); Student 5–20 min (enrolled film students); Future Format 2–5 min vertical (9:16).

Categories

Fiction, Documentary, Animation, Short, Student

Region

North America

Details checked on

10 October 2026

Details are shown in the original language of the organizer.

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