Around 20 cameras from Sony’s Cinema Line, including the Venice 2, ILME-FR7 and ILME-FX6, were selected to cover Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona on 10 June. The production, led by 3Cat (TV3) – National Catalan Broadcaster – live and in HDR captured the audiovisual event as part … Read more
Sony is expanding its “long-term commitment to the cinema industry” with the development of Rialto 65, a new 65mm format capable image sensor block for the Venice 2, targeting release in the first half of 2027. Designed to extend the capabilities of the Venice 2 platform, the new sensor “reinforces Sony’s focus on supporting cinematographers … Read more
At the Critics’ Week Awards ceremony held at Cannes Film Festival, the Sony Discovery Award for short films, worth €4,000, was awarded to Skinny Bottines (Skinny Boots) by Romain F. Dubois (cin. Ménad Kesraoui). This year, 10 films were in the running for the Sony Discovery Award for short films. The jury was chaired by … Read more
Sony Digital Imaging will exhibit at The Podcast Show for the first time on 20-21 May 2026 at the Business Design Centre in London, showcasing its “integrated set of broadcast-grade production tools for video podcasters and content creators of all sizes”. “Visitors to Stand C11 will experience the breadth of Sony’s broadcast ecosystem – spanning … Read more
The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards has revealed the shortlist for the 2026 edition. Spanning five categories — Fiction, Non-Fiction, Animation, Student, and Future Format — the filmmakers have been chosen to join an exclusive programme of interactive sessions and masterclasses at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City from 8-11 June, culminating in a gala ceremony … Read more
Sony has announced its partnership with Critics’ Week at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, through its involvement in the Sony Discovery Prize for Short Films. On 20 May, the jury will award the best short film a prize of €4,000. By supporting this award, Sony is “underlining its commitment to the younger generation of filmmakers … Read more
Sony has announced that it will open Digital Media Production Center Japan, a base for “advancing and engaging in media production together with creators”, in February 2026. The space is located inside the Sony Group headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo. Following the United States and the United Kingdom, this will be the third global location. The … Read more
Sony has announced its return to BSC Expo this year to showcase its “extensive and ever-growing range of solutions for digital cinematography, content creation and distribution”. To coincide with the show, Sony is unveiling new camera firmware updates that will become available in the first half of 2026 – the Venice 2 V4.1 and Burano … Read more
Sony has announced the Alpha 7 V, the highly anticipated fifth generation in the popular Alpha 7 Full-frame mirrorless line-up. The Alpha 7 V is powered by the newly developed partially stacked Exmor RS CMOS image sensor with approximately 33.0 effective MP (megapixels). The new image processing engine BIONZ XR2 incorporates the AI processing unit … Read more
The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards has unveiled the jury panel for the 2026 edition, returning to Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City from 8-11 June 2026. Now entering their fourth year, the Awards continue to spotlight emerging talent and to provide them with the creative momentum to push forward their careers. Established by Creo in partnership … Read more
Sony will return as a main sponsor to this year’s EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival, where it will showcase the latest innovations from its Cinema Line, including the Venice Extension System Mini, the Burano camera with its V2 software, and the FX2 camera launched this spring. This year’s festival promises once again to be a “nexus of creativity, … Read more
Sky thriller The Day of the Jackal emerged in late 2022 when director Brian Kirk approached Christopher Ross BSC with his vision: a reimagining of Frederick Forsyth’s classic in a contemporary, high-octane context. Ross conceptualised a sharp, thriller-driven aesthetic, marrying the tension of subterfuge with the psychological depth of a character study. His ‘mood film’, … Read more
Sony has announced the winners of the fifth annual Catchlight Film Festival, which recognises filmmakers from Australia and New Zealand that have chosen to tell their stories with a Sony camera. Among the winners are While We Still Have Time, from documentarian Ava Grimshaw-Hall and shot on FX6, and Jasper Cardozo’s Nothing Lasts Forever, shot … Read more
Sony has announced from IBC2025 that AV-Professional will now offer its customers the Crystal LED VERONA video wall on a rental basis. The move makes the Vienna-based specialists in professional audio and video equipment the world’s first rental company to add the Sony VERONA 1.5 mm LED wall to its range. With the VERONA Crystal LED … Read more
FILMMAKERS WITH FLAIR The third edition of global short film programme, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards, continued to honour up-and-coming cinematic talent, culminating in a ceremony at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City. Bold new voices in filmmaking were championed as the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards – established by Creo and sponsored by Sony – … Read more
Sony has announced that it will exhibit a “powerful combination” of hardware and software solutions–including camcorders, studio cameras, monitors, switchers and storage–integrated with the latest advancements in cloud, artificial intelligence and IP technologies at IBC2025. Highlights of Sony‘s offerings are available below. Authenticity and real-time creativity At IBC, Sony will showcase new functions from Ci … Read more
Cinelab, the Netherlands-based audiovisual cooperative, has announced its investment in 15 units of the Sony BURANO camera. Described as a “landmark decision”, the move positions Cinelab as the first collective in Europe to adopt the BURANO on such a scale, “underlining its commitment to innovation, image quality, and creative flexibility”, the organisation revealed. The Sony … Read more
Sony is announcing a newly developed IR cut filter to improve colour reproduction when using the BURANO digital cinema camera under strong lighting conditions, including sunlight. The filter replacement will be provided at no charge for parts and labor. This replacement service is open through May 31, 2026, and will be carried out on a … Read more
Sony has announced the launch of its new Crystal LED CAPRI series, expanding its LED wall portfolio with a more accessible solution for virtual production across television, film, broadcast, corporate, and live event markets. The CAPRI series introduces two new models, the ZRD-VS25FB and ZRD-VS25FM, offering a compelling combination of high image quality, ease of … Read more
The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards announce the shortlist for the 2025 edition. Selected for their outstanding originality, the 30 shortlisted filmmakers across four categories—Fiction, Non-Fiction, Animation, and Student—are awarded the unique opportunity to attend a four-day immersive program behind-the-scenes at the Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City from June 2-5, 2025, and culminating in the … Read more