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2012 Neuro Film Festival
The American Brain Foundation is pleased to announce the winning entries for its 2012 Neuro Film Festival, a contest to raise awareness through video about the need to support research into the prevention, treatment and cure of brain diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke, autism, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis.
GRAND PRIZE ($1,000 and a trip to New Orleans)
Awarded by a panel of judges for the film exhibiting creativity in a technically polished presentation:
The Astronaut's Secret by Zach Jankovic
RUNNER-UP PRIZE ($500)
Awarded by a select panel of judges:
Duchenne with a Future: The Power to Live by Patrick Moeschen
FAN FAVORITE AWARD (Online Recognition)
Awarded by peers as a result of public voting on video entries:
Multiple System Atrophy MSA by Paola Vermeer
Nearly 300 films have been submitted since the Festival began in 2010. Click the button above to watch the videos now.
To donate to research through the American Brain Foundation, visit www.buyabrain.org.
Neuro Film Festival Contest Rules and Guidelines
View the 2012 Neuro Film Festival Rules and Guidelines
View the 2012 Neuro Film Festival Prizes and Judging Criteria
List of Neurologic Disorders
The views expressed in the films are those of the entrants and do not necessarily represent the views of, and should not be attributed to, the American Brain Foundation and its affiliated organizations.
Neuro Film Festival: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Neuro Film Festival?
A: The Neuro Film Festival is a contest held by the American Brain Foundation to help raise awareness about brain disorders and the need to support research into preventions, treatments, and cures.
Q: How can I enter my video?
A: Submitting your video is easy. Just follow the step-by-step instructions. Be sure you submit your entry as a video response to the Call for Entries video.
Q: Do I have to be an expert filmmaker to enter my video?
A: No, you do not need to be an expert to enter your video. Any video telling a story about someone with a brain disorder is eligible.
Q: Can film students, video hobbyists, or film-industry professionals submit an entry to the contest?
A: Yes, filmmakers of all experience levels are encouraged to enter.
Q: I'm an educator, how can I incorporate the Neuro Film Festival into my curriculum?
A:Have a look at the letter to educators. You can also download the printable poster to hang in your classroom.
Q: I want to make my video about _[disorder]_, is it considered a neurologic disorder?
A: View a complete index of neurologic disorders, all of which are acceptable for entry.
Q: I'm having issues viewing the YouTube clip or uploading my film to YouTube.
A: YouTube provides technical help through their parent, Google. Be sure that you submit your film as a video response to the 2012 Neuro Film Festival Call for Entries video.
Q: Can my video be longer than 5:00 minutes?
A: No. Videos longer than 5:00 minutes will not be accepted. For example, a video at 5 minutes and 2 seconds would not be accepted.
Neuro Film Festival Press Releases
2012 Press Releases
April 22, 2012
January 3, 2012
2011 Press Releases
August 29, 2011
April 11, 2011
February 22, 2011
January 11, 2011
2010 Press Releases
October 5, 2010
August 24, 2010
April 11, 2010
February 17, 2010
2009 Press Releases
2012 Neuro Film Festival
The American Brain Foundation is pleased to announce the winning entries for its 2012 Neuro Film Festival, a contest to raise awareness through video about the need to support research into the prevention, treatment and cure of brain diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke, autism, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis.
GRAND PRIZE ($1,000 and a trip to New Orleans)
Awarded by a panel of judges for the film exhibiting creativity in a technically polished presentation:
The Astronaut's Secret by Zach Jankovic
RUNNER-UP PRIZE ($500)
Awarded by a select panel of judges:
Duchenne with a Future: The Power to Live by Patrick Moeschen
FAN FAVORITE AWARD (Online Recognition)
Awarded by peers as a result of public voting on video entries:
Multiple System Atrophy MSA by Paola Vermeer
Nearly 300 films have been submitted since the Festival began in 2010. Click the button above to watch the videos now.
To donate to research through the American Brain Foundation, visit www.buyabrain.org.
2011 Neuro Film Festival Winners
With a record 108 films submitted and more than 100,000 votes from the public cast, the American Brain Foundation is pleased to announce the winning entries for its 2011 Neuro Film Festival, a contest to raise awareness through video about the need to support research into the prevention, treatment and cure of brain disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke, autism, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis.
GRAND PRIZE ($1,000 and a trip to Hawaii):
Awarded by a panel of judges for the film exhibiting creativity in a technically polished presentation.
Calling on Her by Amanda Voisard of Syracuse, NY
RUNNER-UP PRIZE ($500 and a trip to Hawaii):
Awarded by a select panel of judges.
Often Awesome, The Series by Andy Coon of Greensboro, NC
FAN FAVORITE AWARD (Online Recognition):
Awarded by peers as a result of public voting on video entries.
Hope and a Clinical Trial to Halt MS by David Bexfield of Albuquerque, NM
Neuro Film Festival is an annual contest hosted by the American Brain Foundation to help raise awareness through video about brain disorders and the need to support research into preventions, treatments and cures.
2010 Neuro Film Festival Winners
The American Brain Foundation is pleased to announce the winning entries for the 2010 Neuro Film Festival competition, a new contest to raise awareness through video about the need to for more money to support research into the prevention, treatment and cure of brain disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke, autism, Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis.
FILMMAKER PRIZE ($1,000):
Awarded for the film exhibiting creativity in a technically polished presentation.
Tracking Evan: Caring, By the Numbers by Peter von Elling of Falls Church, Virginia.
STORYTELLER PRIZE ($500):
Awarded for the film exhibiting a high degree of originality.
CJD, A Personal Story by Shenly Glenn of San Francisco, California.
FAN FAVORITE PRIZE ($500):
Chosen by the public, via online ratings.
Tracking Evan: Caring, By the Numbers by Peter von Elling of Falls Church, Virginia.
The winning films were screened at the Neuro Film Festival in Toronto during Stop Brain Disorders Week, which began Sunday, April 10, 2010, in conjunction with the Academy's 62nd Annual Meeting, which is the world's largest meeting of neurologists.
More than 65 video entries were submitted to the Neuro Film Festival on a wide variety of neurologic conditions. Each filmmaker was required to include the phrase "Let's put our brains together and support brain research," in their videos to help raise awareness about brain disorders and the need to support research into preventions, treatments and cures.
"On behalf of the American Brain Foundation, we would like to thank everyone for their personal and heartfelt stories," said Christine E. Phelps, Deputy Executive Director of the American Brain Foundation. "Because of your help, we're able to raise awareness about the need for more money for brain research."
Share this Video and Support Brain Research
The American Brain Foundation is commemorating its 20th anniversary with the launch of a new public service announcement (PSA) to raise awareness about the need for more research to cure brain disease. More than one-in-six Americans is affected by a brain or nervous system disorder.
"Brain disease is in the news every day, and it is nearly impossible to find someone who has not had a family member or friend affected," said American Brain Foundation Chair John Mazziotta, MD, PhD, FAAN.
In the last two decades, the Foundation has raised more than $16 million dollars for neurologic research. The video highlights the need to raise more support for research in the face of a diverse array of disorders&mash;a variety that is reflected in the more than 100 accepted entries into the 2011 Neuro Film Festival. Video clips of several entries from the Foundation's annual contest were used to craft the PSA, which featured people affected by brain disease sharing their personal stories. The video is available on YouTube and also has been sent to television stations around the country asking them to add it to their broadcasts.
"There is vast research potential for finding new treatments for brain disease, but little funding to support it," said Mazziotta. "It is essential that people join us now in our fight to find a cure for brain disease by supporting the Foundation."
Please share the video with colleagues, family, and friends and encourage them to make a donation at www.buyabrain.org. Proceeds go directly to fund clinical research training fellowships in neurology.
For questions, please contact neurofilmfestival@aan.com.
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