Calling for budding filmmakers & content creators: Samsung Short & Sharp is here!
Samsung Electronics Singapore has announced the 2025 edition of Short & Sharp Film Festival – Samsung’s very own mobile short film festival to inspire the next generation of content creators and budding filmmakers.
This year, Samsung is partnering with Mediacorp to offer contestants the opportunity to be inspired by industry veterans and trailblazers on how they can supercharge their storytelling and filmmaking skills.
Budding filmmakers can stand to win over $7,000 in prizes when they submit a short film of up to 60 seconds that tell their stories in relation to the festival theme: “Supercharging My Now: Finding the Extraordinary in Everyday Singaporean Life”.
“Every Singaporean has a uniquely Singapore story to tell. And as we celebrate our 60 years of independence this year, we wanted Short & Sharp to be a platform for individuals to share their stories in a condensed, fit-for-mobile style, that is befitting of the changing consumer landscape today that is turning more to mobile platforms for entertainment. We hope Short & Sharp will become a springboard for aspiring filmmakers and content creators and inspire supercharged stories about our past, present and future”, said Lynn Chong, Director and Head of Brand Marketing, Mobile eXperience, Samsung Electronics Singapore.
Short & Sharp entries will be assessed by Samsung along with a panel of industry trailblazers with unmatched filmmaking expertise. From award-winning productions to groundbreaking content creation, they represent the very best of the craft:
Meet the Judges
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| Loh Woon Woon
Executive Producer Mediacorp
Winner of the Best Director Award for the drama series, Against the Tide starring Christopher Lee and Rui En. Captivated over 1.8 million viewers across TV and digital platforms with her productions.
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Jonathan Chia
Senior Producer CNA
An award-winning documentary producer, Jonathan is best known for Walk the Line, a raw look into Chinese migrants’ journey to US border, which earned a Silver Award at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards, and Best Documentary Series at the Asian Academy Creative Awards.
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Xiong Lingyi
Co-founder 01 Studio (Wah!Banana)
Co-founder of Wah!Banana which boasts over 1 million subscribers. Lingyi brings over a decade of creative expertise paired with a sharp sense of humour. |
How to Participate
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Application to participate in Short & Sharp 2025 is now open for anyone with a passion for content creation.
To enter, simply: · Create a video of up to 60 seconds inspired by the theme “Supercharging My Now: Finding the Extraordinary in Everyday Singaporean Life” using any mobile phone. · Upload the video publicly on your YouTube channel and include the hashtag #GalaxyAI and #ShortAndSharpSG · Submit your entry online here
Application will be open from now until 23 February 2025, 2359 hours.
Entries will be judged based on:
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| 8 finalists will be selected to participate in a series of exclusive masterclasses hosted by an esteemed panel of judges and mentors. Finalists will also have the opportunity to create their stunning content with the Galaxy S25 Ultra. | |
Creativity
Galaxy S25 Series: Unleashing True Pro Creation
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The return of Short & Sharp Film is in conjunction with the launch of the latest Galaxy S25 series, engineered to push the boundaries of mobile filmmaking.
The new Galaxy S25 Ultra sets a new standard for mobile videography, delivering ultra-detailed shots at every range with high resolution sensors and ProVisual Engine. With cutting-edge camera technology and Galaxy AI, the Galaxy S25 Ultra unlocks new creative possibilities, allowing filmmakers and content creators to bring their vision to life with unparalleled clarity, dynamic range, and cinematic precision.
Learn more about the Galaxy S25 Series here.
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For more information about Short & Sharp, visit https://www.samsung.com/sg/shortandsharp/.
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