{"id":2169373,"date":"2025-11-20T23:02:05","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T23:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2169373"},"modified":"2025-11-20T23:02:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T23:02:05","slug":"sony-future-filmmaker-awards-unveils-jury-featuring-will-gluck-and-justin-chadwick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/sony-future-filmmaker-awards-unveils-jury-featuring-will-gluck-and-justin-chadwick\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony Future Filmmaker Awards unveils jury featuring Will Gluck and Justin Chadwick"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards, now in their fourth year, have announced the jury for the 2026 edition, returning to Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, Calif., June 8\u201311, 2026. The annual program spotlights emerging talent in short filmmaking.<\/p>\n

Golden Globe-nominated director and producer Will Gluck<\/strong> (Peter Rabbit<\/em>, Easy A<\/em>, Anyone But You<\/em>) joins Pascal Pictures President of Film and Television Rachel O\u2019Connor<\/strong> (Challengers<\/em>, Spider-Man: No Way Home<\/em>, Little Women<\/em>). Animation co-director Adam Rosette<\/strong> (The Wild Robot<\/em>, upcoming GOAT<\/em>) also serves on the panel. Returning as jury chair for the fourth consecutive year is director Justin Chadwick<\/strong> (Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom<\/em>, The Other Boleyn Girl<\/em>, upcoming Sierra Madre<\/em>).<\/p>\n

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Chadwick emphasized the jury\u2019s focus: \u201cWe\u2019re searching for films that challenge conventions, spark genuine emotion, and transform how audiences perceive the world around them. We\u2019re eager to discover that kernel of originality and vision that elevates good filmmaking into something extraordinary.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shortlisted filmmakers, to be announced April 30, 2026, will be flown to Los Angeles for an immersive four-day program at Sony Pictures Studios. Led by studio executives, the sessions cover production, talent deals, acquisitions, publicity, animation, sound design, and cutting-edge technology demonstrations. The program ends in a gala on June 11, where category winners receive cash prizes and Sony Digital Imaging equipment. Submissions are free and open until Dec. 16.<\/p>\n

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