http://scene.sonyanz.com/competitions/catchlight-film-festival The Catchlight Film Festival celebrates the best short???form filmmaking shot on Sony cameras across Australia and New Zealand. Showcase your filmmaking skills across four categories for a chance to win a range of unique prizes valued at over $50,000 (AUD).
Categories: Fiction (Scripted), Non-Fiction (Documentary), Music Video and Student Fiction
Entries close on 25 June 2023.
Returning for its third year running, Sony presents the Catchlight Film Festival to once again celebrate the best short-form filmmaking shot on Sony cameras across Australia and New Zealand. The Festival aims to encourage filmmakers at all levels, from passionate amateurs to industry veterans, showcasing the exceptional talent and abilities of cinematographers and filmmakers who are using the Sony system to capture their stories.
In 2023, the Catchlight Film Festival includes four categories; Fiction (scripted), Non-Fiction (documentary), Student Fiction and Music Video, once again encouraging submissions from short filmmakers of all kinds. Building on Sony’s deep roots in the global film and television industry, and its technology leadership in digital imaging, the Catchlight Film Festival aims to support the vibrant and flourishing filmmaking community in Australia and New Zealand.
In partnership with our sister companies Sony Pictures Releasing and Sony Music, each category-winning film will be awarded with a unique experience specific to that category as well as a prize package of Sony digital imaging products. In addition, thanks to the support of our partners at Atomos, Lemac, VA Hire and Videocraft, we are launching a set of special laurel awards that highlight exceptional cinematography, as well as the skillful use of Sony's native lens range, each with a valuable prize attached.
Fiction Winner
VIP tickets for the Sony Film Festival award ceremony in Sydney for up to 5 people from the production crew.
A film-maker’s prize package containing $10,000 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, subject to acceptance of the terms set out in clause 10 of the T&Cs.
A double pass to attend the AACTA (Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts) Awards 2024.
Delivery of this prize is subject to acceptance of terms (See clause 10).
Fiction Runner-Up
VIP tickets for the Sony Film Festival award ceremony in Sydney for up to 5 people from the production crew.
Non-Fiction Winner
VIP tickets for the Sony Film Festival award ceremony in Sydney for up to 5 people from the production crew.
A film-maker’s prize package containing $10,000 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, subject to acceptance of the terms set out in clause 10.
A double pass to attend the AACTA (Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts) Awards 2023.
Delivery of this prize is subject to acceptance of terms (See clause 10).
Non-Fiction Runner-Up
VIP tickets for the Sony Film Festival award ceremony in Sydney for up to 5 people from the production crew.
Music Video Winner
VIP tickets for the Sony Film Festival award ceremony in Sydney for up to 5 people from the production crew.
A film-maker’s prize package containing $10,000 worth of Sony digital imaging products.
Up to 3 people from the production team will receive the opportunity to work with the Sony Music team (and be credited on) visual content for a Sony Music emerging artist, relevant to your skills set and subject to acceptance of the terms set out in clause 11.
A double pass to attend the AACTA (Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts) Awards 2023.
Music Video Runner-Up
VIP tickets for the Sony Film Festival award ceremony in Sydney for up to 5 people from the production crew.
Student Fiction Winner
VIP tickets for the Sony Film Festival award ceremony in Sydney for up to 5 people from the production crew.
A film-maker’s prize package containing $10,000 worth of Sony digital imaging products.
Student Fiction Runner Up
VIP tickets for the Sony Film Festival award ceremony in Sydney for up to 5 people from the production crew
Special Laurels
Best Cinematography in Fiction, supported by Videocraft
A $2500 rental gear package, courtesy of Videocraft
Best Cinematography in Non-Fiction, supported by VA Hire
A $2500 rental gear package, courtesy of VA Hire
Best Cinematography in Music Video, supported by Lemac
A $2500 rental gear package, courtesy of Lemac
Best Cinematography in Student Fiction, supported by Atomos
$2,500 worth of Atomos gear, courtesy of Atomos
Best Sony Lens Work
