HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Campus MovieFest
(CMF), the world's largest student film festival, in partnership
with Panasonic and the International 3D Society (I3DS), completed
the first CMF 3D Film Festival during the Campus MovieFest
International Grand Finale events in Hollywood from June
23-26. The winners of CMF 3D were awarded at a red
carpet grand finale in the Steven J. Ross Theater on the Warner
Bros Studios lot on June 25.
In partnership with the International 3D Society (I3DS) and
Panasonic, the competition debuted in January 2011, offering CMF's top filmmakers (its
Distinguished Filmmakers Network) the opportunity to submit
treatments for short 3D films. CMF selected approximately 50
student filmmaking teams, providing them with the latest Panasonic
3D consumer camcorders, the HDC-SDT750, and Panasonic VIERA® Full
HD 3D GT-Series televisions, and training to shoot and edit their
five-minute 3D films.
"We were blown away by the level of talent and creativity
showcased by our students using Panasonic 3D technology to tell
their stories on the big screen" said David
Roemer, Co-Founder of Campus MovieFest. "We're constantly
amazed by the imagination and talent our student filmmakers
possess, and we were honored to work with the International 3D
Society to award cash scholarships and training to our
participants."
"Panasonic is thrilled to work with Campus MovieFest and have
our 3D camcorders in the hands of talented student filmmakers whose
3D films presented during the festival looked
professionally-produced," said Christopher
Rice, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer
Electronics Company. "As the adoption of 3D televisions continues,
we expect that not just filmmakers, but also consumers, will want
to create their own 3D content and the results of the 3D CMF film
festival exemplify the power of Panasonic's 3D total solution."
To further student enthusiasm and creativity for making 3D
films, Campus MovieFest and Panasonic are proud to offer Campus
MovieFest community special access to Panasonic consumer
electronics products including 3D products, such as the camcorders
used to shoot the winning 3D films. Starting on Monday, June 27, visitors to
www.campusmoviefest.com can take advantage of exclusive savings by
clicking on the PanasonicDirect logo to start shopping and
saving.
Jim Chabin, president of the
Society, added "the 3D Society supports 3D education as our core
mission. Our valuable partnership with Campus MovieFest allows us
to support college campuses across the US and Mexico."
A panel of International 3D Society 3D professionals judged all
submissions, with the winners including:
Winner: "PICTURE OF THE STORM: TUSCALOOSA, AL" - Xavier Burgin, from The University of Alabama, said, "At first, I was going
to do an actual narrative for CMF 3D. Unfortunately, the tornado
(in Tuscaloosa, Alabama) hit,
derailing my chances to begin the film I planned. Afterwards, I
spoke with Aaron Azpiazu (CMF,
Special Projects manager) about the storm and everything that
happened. I knew the event was something that needed to be
documented so this spurred me to let this be the subject of my 3D
film."
Runner-Up: "TRUST NO ONE" - Matthew
Lincoln, from New York
University – "This was my first time working in stereo, and
I absolutely loved it. I'm a big fan of foreground objects and the
3D medium really helps push those shots to another level."
As part of the International Grand Finale weekend, student 3D
filmmakers attended 3D University sessions presented by industry
leaders such as Buzz Hays, Chairman of the Society and Executive
Stereoscopic 3D Producer, 3D Sony Technology Center, Sony
Corporation of America; Christopher
Rice, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer
Electronics Company; John Nicolard,
Head of Digital Production, Fotokem Digital; and Keith Melton, CEO, Infinity Filmworks, Inc.,
Phil "Captain 3D" McNally, Stereoscopic Supervisor, DreamWorks
Animation (DWA) provided by I3DS to continue the students'
education in this ground-breaking technology.
The International 3D Society awarded the winning film, "Portrait
of the Storm: Tuscaloosa, AL" with
a $5,000 scholarship.
More information about CMF 3D can be found online at
http://www.campusmoviefest.com/3d, and more information about the
2011 International Grand Finale can be found online at
www.campusmoviefest.com/igf.
About Campus MovieFest:
CMF began ten years ago when four students at Emory University provided fellow students with
everything they needed to make movies in one week. Since then,
nearly 500,000 students have told their stories on the big screen,
receiving all the necessary technology and training for free thanks
to corporate partners and schools. Past winners have walked away
with over $2 million in prizes and
seen their films on the big screens at CMF events nationwide, at
the prestigious Cannes Film
Festival Short Film Corner, and on millions of smaller screens –
including AT&T mobile devices, in-flight on Virgin America, and
online. For more information about Campus MovieFest or to see the
best CMF movies, visit http://www.campusmoviefest.com.
About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company:
Based in Secaucus, N.J.,
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), a market and
technology leader in High Definition television, is a Division of
Panasonic Corporation of North
America, the principal North American subsidiary of
Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S.
marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic is a
world leader in 3D technology offering end-to-end 3D solutions for
consumers and professionals ranging from award-winning Full HD 3D
HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc players, and 3D camcorder and digital camera
products through professional products for 3D acquisition, display
and content production. Information about Panasonic and its
products is available at www.panasonic.com and its Full HD 3D site
at www.panasonic.com/3D. Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent,
sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our
environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Information
about Panasonic Eco Ideas initiatives is available at
http://panasonic.net/green_innovation. Additional company
information for journalists is also available at
www.panasonic.com/pressroom.
About International 3D Society:
The International 3D Society is a community of professionals
dedicated to the advancement of the art and sciences of
stereoscopic 3D technologies and content through education, hands
on demonstration and celebration. For more information please
visit: www.international3dsociety.com
SOURCE Panasonic