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Photography & Videography
/4 Winners
$21,000 to remove what's been holding you back and take your career to the next level.
$5,000 in gear — A new camera and lens? More lenses and accessories for the camera you already have? You choose. And if it's still not enough, we'll loan you more.
Mentorship from a successful Alpha Female photographer or videographer. Extensive education opportunities. Networking events with other creators and industry personalities. And much more.
Filmmaking/Cinematography
/2 Winners
$21,000 to create the short short you’ve been dreaming of, and access to Sony’s resources in Los Angeles, CA, including the Sony DMPC and Sony Pictures resources.
$5,000 in gear — A new camera and lens? More lenses and accessories for the camera you already have? You choose. And if it's still not enough, we'll loan you more, including some of our Pro cinema cameras.
Mentorship from a successful Alpha Female filmmaker. Extensive education opportunities. Networking events with other creators and industry personalities. And much more.
The Mentors
Amber
Baird
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Brooke
Shaden
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Caroline
Jensen
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Cristina
Mittermeier
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Jean
Fruth
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Katrin
Eismann
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Marvi
Lacar
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Me Ra
Koh
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Nancy
Borowick
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Sara
France
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Taylor
Rees
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Zabrina
Deng
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How to become an
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What you need
Describe your vision
In 500 words or less, tell us what's holding you back in your career and how you envision tackling it.
Create a budget
List the main things you expect to spend your grant on—you'll be able to refine this plan after you win.
Show your best work
Upload up to five photos or videos for photographers and videographers, and one video sample for filmmakers.
Introduce yourself
Let us meet you and tells us about what makes you, you, and why you're meant to be a winner in the program.
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