PAIFF & Technicolor Filmmaker Contest

Participate now and Be featured at the Palo Alto Int'l Film Festival!

Technicolor and the Palo Alto Int'l Film Festival are inviting filmmakers to submit their best Music Video, Commercial, Action Sports, Narrative, Experimental, Animation, or Documentary videos for the opportunity to win a thousand dollar cash prize, a GoPro HD Hero 2 camera with “everything we make” promo, and have their work featured at the Palo Alto Int'l Film Festival held on September 27-30, 2012. 

Technicolor and the Palo Alto Int'l Film Festival are looking for videos that push the boundaries of art through innovative uses of new technology. The winning video and runners up will be selected by Technicolor.

Contest deadlines:

Submit by: August 23, 2012
Vote: August 24, 2012 - August 31, 2012
Winner Announced: September 14, 2012

Find out more about the contest, the prizes and the partners

About Technicolor
Technicolor, a worldwide technology leader in the media and entertainment sector, is at the forefront of digital innovation. Our world class research and innovation laboratories enable us to lead the market in delivering advanced video services to content creators and distributors. We also benefit from an extensive intellectual property portfolio focused on imaging and sound technologies, based on a thriving licensing business. Our commitment: supporting the delivery of exciting new experiences for consumers in theaters, homes and on-the-go.

About the Palo Alto International Film Festival
The Palo Alto Int'l Film Festival (PAIFF) is a technology focused Festival that celebrates artists and innovators through Film, Interactive, Workshops, Talks, Music, and Awards programs.

PAIFF 2012 takes place in downtown Palo Alto, the birthplace of moving pictures, with venues including Landmark’s Aquarius Theater, TalentHouse, Cinemark’s Palo Alto Square, and the Garden Court Hotel. The TechCU Festival Village on High Street will include an outdoor theater, music stage, VIP lounge, and box office, where free music and movies will be presented each afternoon and evening.

The Film program includes a children's program and over 75 short and feature length films. The Talks program brings together luminaries from the film, media and tech communities. PAIFF also offers a range of workshops with something for everyone, from amateurs to professionals.