awards & prizes

All films regardless of eligibility for winning are screened at the SATO48 Film Festival

awards: 

At the SATO48 Film Festival, the Selection Committee, consisting of a diverse individuals selects top 10 films, based on Academy Awards criteria, to be adjudicated by a panel from around the world in their respective category and field.  The award winners receive a statue and $100 cash.  The awards are based on the a set of criteria for each of the categories.

prizes:

Prizes are open for public participation to satisfy a desire to recognize filmmakers beyond the Award categories. Each year new prizes are added. 

2021 prizes

Every Prize includes $100 cash.

Some Prizes require Sponsor to be notified.

Comedy — Sponsored by SpringVegas Sketch Show

The criteria for this Prize are:

• Funny

• Funny

• Funny

Freelance — Sponsored by Freelance by Jen

• The criteria for this Prize are:

• Demonstrating the greatest example of pulling together a hot mess

• Prize includes Freelance by Jen’s “Behold, My Greatness!” Package

• Package includes professional portfolio of your choice valued at $300

Most Star Quality — Sponsored by Acting for Real

The criteria for this Prize are:

• First-time Lead or Supporting actor in a SATO48 project

• 1st Prize includes 8 hours of private coaching (and $100)

•  Runner-Up receives 4 hours

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Off The Wall — Sponsored by Hines Family

The criteria for this Prize are:

• A "Wow! I've never seen that before," moment

• Creativity, uniqueness, and originality in script, cinematography, acting, editing, special effects, set design, music, and/or sound design

• An aspect overlooked in the standard Award categories

Pop Culture Reference — Sponsored by Fanatics and the Fan

• The criteria for this Prize are:

• Dialogue, sound, visual, Easter egg

• Includes additional $100 and a few more nerdy awesomes

• NOTIFY location of call outs: fanaticsandthefanofficial@gmail.com

Positive Portrayal of a Pet or Animal — Sponsored by Becky Meadows

The criteria for this Prize are:

• Integrated into story, not a "walk-on"

• Fulfills an unmet need

• No harm

Story Arc — Sponsored by Sooner Than Later Studios

The criteria for this Prize are:

• Compelling story driven by character transformation in pursuit of a goal

• All levels of production value compete equally

• Prize includes story consultation for Filmmaker project

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Credits Design — Sponsored by TBA

The criteria for this Prize are:

• Opening and/or Closing credits

• Overall design

• Support of Film content

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Ozarks on Film - Sponsored by Creative Endeavors
The criteria for this Prize are:

• Filmed in a notable and unique location in the Ozarks, e.g, (in)famous business, historic site

• Location plays an integral part in the plot, or its history/uniqueness is revealed in the film

• NOTIFY: David@crendstudios.com with 100 words or fewer explaining why location should win, timestamp where location is featured