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Sony Sponsors Cannes Critics' Week Short Film Prize
13 Mar
Summary
- Sony Europe now sponsors the Critics' Week Discovery Prize for short films.
- The prize supports emerging talent, showcasing first and second films.
- The 65th Critics' Week runs May 13-21, 2026, with selections announced April 13.
Sony Europe has entered into a new partnership to sponsor the Discovery Prize for Short Film at Cannes Critics' Week. This significant collaboration provides €4,000 for the award, highlighting Sony's dedication to nurturing emerging talent and powerful visual narratives.
Critics' Week, renowned for focusing on debut and sophomore films, received over 2,300 short film submissions for its 2025 edition. The Discovery Prize was awarded to Randa Maroufi for her film 'L'mina'. Past recipients have included notable directors like Juliana Rojas and Gitanjali Rao.
The upcoming 65th edition of Critics' Week is set to take place from May 13 to May 21, 2026. Film selections for this prestigious event will be revealed on April 13, 2026.
