Sony has announced the opening of entries to its annual Catchlight Film Festival for 2022, formerly the Sony Film Festival.
Following the success of the 2021 Sony Film Festival, Sony presents Catchlight Film Festival to celebrate the best short-form filmmaking shot on Sony cameras across Australia and New Zealand. The festival aims to encourage filmmakers at all levels who are using the Sony system to capture their stories. In 2022, Sony will also shine a special spotlight on Student filmmakers, with a dedicated Student Fiction category.
“We were absolutely blown away by the quantity and quality of the films submitted in our inaugural Film Festival in 2021, and we are delighted to have an opportunity to showcase the work of our student filmmakers in 2022 with a dedicated category,” Sony Australia head of digital imaging, Jun Yoon said.
In 2022, Catchlight Film Festival includes four categories: Fiction (scripted), Non-Fiction (documentary), Student Fiction and Music Video.
In partnership with 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, supported by Sony Electronics.
Fiction Winner
- Screening and VIP tickets for the Catchlight Film Festival opening night in Sydney for up to five people from the production crew.
- A filmmaker’s prize package containing $6,000 worth of Sony digital imaging products.
- Up to three 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.
- Placement inclusion in official Sony press release and official graphics and trophy.
Non-Fiction Winner
- Screening and VIP tickets for the Catchlight Film Festival opening night in Sydney for up to five people from the production crew.
- A filmmaker’s prize package containing $6,000 worth of Sony digital imaging products.
- Up to three people from the production team will receive a Professional Development Session with a panel of industry professionals including the category judge.
- Placement inclusion in official Sony press release and official graphics and trophy.
Music Video Winner
- Screening and VIP tickets for the Catchlight Film Festival opening night in Sydney for up to five people from the production crew.
- A filmmaker’s prize package containing $6,000 worth of Sony digital imaging products.
- Up to three 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
- Placement inclusion in official Sony press release and official graphics and trophy.
Student Fiction Winner
- Screening and VIP tickets for the Catchlight Film Festival opening night in Sydney for up to five people from the production crew.
- A filmmaker’s prize package containing $6,000 worth of Sony digital imaging products.
New in 2022, Sony is welcoming industry partners Atomos, Lemac and Videocraft as festival sponsors. Together, they 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 award is accompanied by a generous prize, supported by Sony’s partners.
Special Laurels
Best Cinematography in Fiction, supported by Videocraft
A $1,000 rental equipment package, courtesy of Videocraft
Best Cinematography in Non-Fiction, supported by Lemac
A $1,000 rental equipment package, courtesy of Lemac
Best Cinematography in Music Video, supported by Lemac
A $1,000 rental equipment 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
$3,000 worth of Sony lens/es
In celebration of the finalist films, Sony will host a night of festivities in late August 2022.