This is for all you upcoming filmmakers. Sony have announced that entries are now open for the Catchlight Film Festival 2022.
The Catchlight Film Festival celebrates the best short-form filmmaking. They are shot on Sony cameras, encouraging filmmakers at all levels to showcase their exceptional talents. Whether its’s Non-fiction, Fiction or Music Video’s, there is a category for you.
This year Sony is shining a special spotlight on Student filmmakers. They are doing this with a dedicated Student Fiction category.
Last year, New Zealand’s own documentary filmmaker, James Muir had three films as finalists in the Non-fiction category, including: Antarctic Waters, The Fate of Giants, and Pigman.
Kiwi musician and actor, Jordi Webber was a finalist in the Music Video category with his song Juice and Lemonade.
Entries open today, Thursday, 17 March 2022 and close for submissions on Wednesday, 15 June 2022.
In celebration of our finalist films, Sony will be hosting a night of festivities in late August. More details will be announced closer to the date.
Sony is giving away some insane prizes if you make something good enough to nab first place then these could be yours.
Fiction Winner
- Screening & VIP tickets for the Catchlight Film Festival opening night in Sydney for up to 5 people from the production crew.
- A film-maker’s prize package containing $6000 worth of Sony digital imaging products.
- Up to 3 people from the production team will receive a Sony Pictures Professional Development/Mentoring Session with a Senior Executive at Sony Pictures Releasing and a prominent Australian Producer
- Your placement will be included in the official Sony press release and you will receive official graphics and a trophy denoting your prize.
Non-Fiction Winner
- Screening & VIP tickets for the Catchlight Film Festival opening night in Sydney for up to 5 people from the production crew.
- A film-maker’s prize package containing $6000 worth of Sony digital imaging products.
- Up to 3 people from the production team will receive a Professional Development Session with a panel of industry professionals including the category judge.
- Your placement will be included in the official Sony press release and you will receive official graphics and a trophy denoting your prize.
Music Video Winner
- Screening & VIP tickets for the Catchlight Film Festival opening night in Sydney for up to 5 people from the production crew.
- A film-maker’s prize package containing $6000 worth of Sony digital imaging products.
- Up to 3 people from the production team will get the opportunity to work with the Sony Music team (and be credited on) visual content for a Sony Music emerging artist
- Your placement will be included in the official Sony press release. And you will receive official graphics and a trophy denoting your prize.
Student Fiction Winner
- Screening & VIP tickets for the Catchlight Film Festival opening night in Sydney for up to 5 people from the production crew.
- A film-maker’s prize package containing $6000 worth of Sony digital imaging products.
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