The Picture This Festival for the Planet is looking for outstanding short films (1 min - 8 min) that have a distinctive, hopeful point-of-view, encourage viewers to make a difference, and align with the Sustainable Development Goals. It was launched by Connect4Climate's long time partners Sony Pictures Television Networks in partnership also with United Nations Foundation, We Transfer, Sony World Photography Awards, Sony Alpha Universe, and the Environmental Media Association.

 

Films can be produced on any kind of device or camera and all creative disciplines - from traditional shorts to animation to documentary to VR - are welcome. 

 

In summer 2018, eight regional winners will be flown to Los Angeles to attend The Picture This Festival for the Planet for a day of networking and training alongside industry leaders and social impact partners at the Sony Pictures Studio lot, followed by a screening of the finalists’ films. Regional winners will receive airfare and accommodations for two nights in Los Angeles, along with a Sony RX0 Camera and a free WeTransfer Plus account. The grand prize winner will be honored with a Sony A6500 camera and a SEL1670 lens.  

 

 

There is no fee to enter. The submission period opens January 30, 2018 and closes April 30, 2018. Winners will be announced June 2018. Entries will be judged by an array of celebrity and high-level film and social impact executives, including Megan Boone, environmental advocate and actress from the hit TV series The Blacklist; Elizabeth Cousens, Deputy Chief Executive Office, United Nations Foundation; and Andy Kaplan, President, President, Sony Pictures Television Networks.