There are three awards available to films selected for competition in ISFF 2009. Films are selected from entries mailed to the Imagine Science Films office or submitted through Withoutabox before July 31, 2009, by ISF staff members.

Nature Scientific Merit Award – $2,500

Sponsored by Magazine

Description:

The Nature Scientific Merit Award is awarded by a jury panel to the film that exemplifies science in storytelling and narrative filmmaking in a compelling, credible and inspiring manner.

The 1st place winner will receive a $2,500 award from Nature. 1st and 2nd place winners will receive a t-shirt, poster and website recognition from Imagine Science Films.

Click here to read about Nature Awards and last year’s winners.

ISF Productions Award – $1000

Sponsored by Imagine Science Films Productions

Description:

Imagine Science Films Productions gives an award (formerly the People’s Choice Award) for a notable film featured in the 2009 festival. The award will be decided either by ISF staff or by audience votes; details will be announced shortly.

The 1st place winner will receive a $1,000 award from Imagine Science Films Productions. The 1st place winner and 2nd place winner will receive a t-shirt and poster from Imagine Science Films, in addition to website recognition.

The 2008 People’s Choice Award (then sponsored by Nature) was awarded to Director Dara Bratt for her film In Vivid Detail.

The Scientist Award – Mino Flip Camera

Sponsored by Imagine Science Films Productions

Description:

The Scientist Award is given to an outstanding film made by a scientist. This award was created in 2009 to encourage scientists to create science films, promoting the fusion of science with art and the inclusion of non-scientists in the scientific world.

The winner of The Scientist Award will receive a MinoHD Flip Camcorder and a t-shirt from Imagine Science Films.

Slated to be a part of the 2010 Imagine Science Film Festival:

Hollywood Math and Science Film Consulting Harlem Math and Science Award – $500

Sponsored by Hollywood Math and Science Film Consulting

Description:

To be eligible, an entrant must be a student at a New York City public school and submit a film treatment or a short film that deals with math or science, with a preference given to mathematics, as well as an expository essay about the math or science in his or her treatment/film. Judges will be looking for creativity, and there should be an emphasis on storytelling in the submissions. Finalists will undergo an interview to satisfy judges that they grasp the material they have submitted. Since HMSFC is a creative organization, entrants agree that HMSFC has all rights to HMSFC’s own creative output, both now and in the future, and entrants waive all rights of action against HMSFC and its members. Written or electronic parent or guardian permission is required to enter.

HMSFC will be part of the selection process, receiving copies of all submitted treatments. The student’s parent or guardian will also have to indicate permission either electronically or in writing; both student and parent agree to further confirm this by e-mail or in writing if HMSFC requests.

Details on how to submit will be announced soon.