Sony have announced the winners of the fifth annual Catchlight Film Festival, which recognises filmmakers from Australia and New Zealand that have chosen to tell their stories with a Sony camera. The awards were announced at Sony’s second annual SceneScape expo held at White Bay Power Station in Sydney.
CATEGORY WINNERS
Fiction Winner
What’s Up, Neighbour?
Shot on: FX3
Non-Fiction Winner
While We Still Have Time
Shot on: FX6
Music Video Winner
Frankie October – Hazy
Shot on: FX3
Student Fiction Winner
Longing for a Goodbye
Shot on: FX6
Cinematic Social Winner
Nothing Lasts Forever
Shot on: Alpha 7 IV
SPECIAL LAURELS
Best Cinematography in Fiction, supported by Lemac Australia
Metamorphosis
Best Cinematography in Non-Fiction, supported by VA Digital Hire
Born to Hustle
Best Cinematography in Music Video, supported by Videocraft Australia
Valle – Hold Me
Best Cinematography in Student Fiction, supported by Atomos
Longing for a Goodbye
Best Cinematography in Cinematic Social, supported by Camera Hire
Nothing Lasts Forever
Best Sony Lens Work
What’s Up, Neighbour?
The Catchlight Film Festival will return in 2026.