awards & prizes
awards:
All films regardless of eligibility for winning are screened at the SATO48 Film Festival, during which 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 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
Filmmakers compete for 9 Prizes.
Every Prize includes $100 cash.
Read carefully — some Prizes require Sponsor to be notified.
Comedy — Sponsored by SpringVegas Sketch Show
The criteria for this Prize are:
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Funny
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Funny
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Funny
Freelance — Sponsored by Freelance by Jen
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The criteria for this Prize are:
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Demonstrating the greatest example of pulling together a hot mess
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Prize includes Freelance by Jen’s “Behold, My Greatness!” Package
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Package includes professional portfolio of your choice valued at $300
Most Star Quality — Sponsored by Acting for Real
The criteria for this Prize are:
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First-time Lead or Supporting actor in a SATO48 project
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1st Prize includes 8 hours of private coaching (and $100)
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Runner-Up receives 4 hours
Off The Wall — Sponsored by Hines Family
The criteria for this Prize are:
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A "Wow! I've never seen that before," moment
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Creativity, uniqueness, and originality in script, cinematography, acting, editing, special effects, set design, music, and/or sound design
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An aspect overlooked in the standard Award categories
Pop Culture Reference — Sponsored by Fanatics and the Fan
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The criteria for this Prize are:
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Dialogue, sound, visual, Easter egg
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Includes additional $100 and a few more nerdy awesomes
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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:
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Integrated into story, not a "walk-on"
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Fulfills an unmet need
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No harm
Story Arc — Sponsored by Sooner Than Later Studios
The criteria for this Prize are:
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Compelling story driven by character transformation in pursuit of a goal
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All levels of production value compete equally
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Prize includes story consultation for Filmmaker project
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Credits Design — Sponsored by TBA
The criteria for this Prize are:
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Opening and/or Closing credits
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Overall design
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Support of Film content
Ozarks on Film - Sponsored by Creative Endeavors
The criteria for this Prize are:
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Filmed in a notable and unique location in the Ozarks, e.g, (in)famous business, historic site
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Location plays an integral part in the plot, or its history/uniqueness is revealed in the film
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NOTIFY: David@crendstudios.com with 100 words or fewer explaining why location should win, timestamp where location is featured