Deadline: Oct. 7.
Sony seeks five female creatives to kick off its Alpha Female program. The residency encompasses a six-month commitment to advancing the Alpha Female fellows. The Fellows will receive the $25,000 grant, $5,000 in Sony gear, and mentorship. Other opportunities include networking events in New York and Los Angeles and an exhibit at the end of the program.
Cristina Mittermeier, Caroline Jensen, Me Ra Koh, Sara France, and Brooke Shaden will mentor the fellows. This contest is only open to legal residents of the United States and Canada who are at least 21 years old.
To enter, log in or sign up to Alpha Universe. Enter the Contest via the “Enter Now” button. You will upload the following:
- Your current resume
- Up to one-minute video introduction of yourself
- Up to five (5) photos and/or video examples of what “Be Alpha” means to you
- A short written essay describing your biggest career challenge and how this program will help you overcome it
- A written pitch of how you would leverage the program to achieve your career aspirations and what the outcome would be
- A high-level budget plan (what you’d be spending the money on)
A panel consisting of Sony and members of the photography and filmmaking industries will judge the contest. The panel of judges will score the submissions of the eligible entrants based on the criteria in the Official Contest Rules, which includes biography quality of composition, overall appeal, relevance, and photo/video technical, composition, creativity, and relevance.
Check its FAQ page for more information. Direct all inquiries to alphauniverse@am.sony.com.
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Photo by Brooke Shaden, Sony Artisan of Imagery.