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Sci-Fi Dreams Fuel $3.5M Future Vision XPrize
9 Mar
Summary
- XPrize founder Peter Diamandis launched a $3.5 million contest.
- The contest encourages optimistic tech-focused sci-fi stories.
- Submissions open March 9, closing August 15 for evaluation.
Tech investor Peter Diamandis has initiated the $3.5 million Future Vision XPrize, a contest designed to inspire creators of science fiction. Diamandis, who credits "Star Trek" with shaping his optimistic outlook, aims to counter the trend of dystopian narratives in film and television.
The initiative encourages the development of stories that highlight a collaborative and positive relationship between humanity and technology. Diamandis views this as crucial for combating societal uncertainty and fostering an "exponential mindset" where individuals feel agency over their future.
Submissions for the contest opened on March 9 and will close on August 15, with winners announced on September 25. Participants are tasked with submitting a three-minute trailer, with finalists receiving funding to produce a 10-minute short film. The grand prize includes significant production funding for a feature film.
Diamandis emphasizes that while AI tools can be used, the "humanity of it all" is paramount, cautioning against purely AI-generated submissions. This effort is supported by initiatives like Google's 100 ZEROS project, which aids filmmakers in creating tech-inspired stories using Google's tools.
