Sony Southeast Asia Filmmaker Award 2027

Location: Southeast Asia

Open to: Filmmakers residing in one of the following countries: Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Myanmar, Mongolia, or Nepal.

Applicants must enter one of the Fiction, Non-Fiction, or Animation categories of the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2027. Participants must maintain residency in an eligible Southeast Asian country during the award period (July 2026 – December 2027).

Application Fee: Free.

What's Provided:

• Sony Digital Imaging equipment (specific models to be announced).

• Award certificate.

• Promotion through Sony channels.

One filmmaker will receive the Southeast Asia Filmmaker Award.

What the Applicant Must Cover: Not specified for the regional award.

Duration: Award period: July 2026 – December 2027.

Deadline: December 15, 2026, at 9:00 PM Singapore Time (SGT).

Additional Notes:

• All eligible filmmakers who enter the Fiction, Non-Fiction, or Animation categories are automatically considered for the Southeast Asia Filmmaker Award.

• No separate application or additional entry process is required.

• Applicants must also comply with the entry requirements and terms and conditions of the relevant Sony Future Filmmaker Awards category.

• The award recognises outstanding filmmaking talent from Southeast Asia and aims to increase local and international recognition for filmmakers and their work.