Digital Nitrate Prize

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The Digital Nitrate Prize is a cash award that will be given to the first individual or group to demonstrate a practical digital transfer and/or projection system that will in tandem exactly duplicate the appearance in all respects of classic, high-silver nitrate motion picture film projected with carbon arc light on a historically accurate screen.

It was established in 2006.

Contents 1 Amount of Prize 2 Board of Advisors 3 Organizations Supporting or Sponsoring the Prize 4 External links

[edit] Amount of Prize

As of November 2006, the prize was US$1,000.00. Donations for additional amounts are being solicited.

[edit] Board of Advisors

• Serge Bromberg Producer, Lobster Films
• Roberta Friedman Producer, Optical Effects Supervisor
• Edward Summer (Acting Chair: Nov 2006) Producer, Director, Screenwriter, Journalist
• Robert Swarthe Director, Special Effects Supervisor, 2 time Academy Award Nominee

[edit] Organizations Supporting or Sponsoring the Prize

• Buffalo International Film Festival (currently accepting prize donations on behalf of the Digital Nitrate Prize: Nov 2006)

[edit] External links

• Digital Nitrate Prize Website
• Digital Nitrate Prize Discussion Group
• Buffalo International Film Festival Affiliation Page