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Jeff Synthesized Wins Future Vision XPRIZE for Film "The Gifted"
Key points
- Jeff Synthesized won Future Vision XPRIZE.
- Film "The Gifted" received $100,000 prize.
- Also received $2.5 million in production funding.
- Film chosen from over 2,500 global entries.
Future Vision XPRIZE Winner Announced
Independent filmmaker Jeff Synthesized was named the grand prize winner of the Future Vision XPRIZE for his film, "The Gifted." The competition, a partnership between XPRIZE, Range Media Partners, and Google's 100 ZEROS initiative, sought films envisioning a hopeful, technology-enabled future.
About "The Gifted"
"The Gifted" centers on an 11-year-old boy who uses code to recreate his late mother's voice and essence. The technology he develops extends to quietly care for his entire community through local networks. The film reflects the filmmaker's view that technology's primary promise is in empathy and human connection.
Prize and Production Funding
The solo-developed project was selected from more than 2,500 entries globally. As the grand prize winner, Jeff Synthesized received $100,000. Additionally, the film secured $2.5 million in feature production funding, with Google and Range Media Partners supporting its development for the big screen.
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Independent filmmaker Jeff Synthesized won the Future Vision XPRIZE for his film "The Gifted," receiving $100,000 and $2.5 million in production funding. The film, chosen from over 2,500 entries, depicts an 11-year-old boy using technology to recreate his late mother's voice and care for his community.