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.