Dell Screening for New Talent in Co-Starring Role with American Film Institute; Professionals and Amateurs Enhance Movie Productions with Personal Technology.Business Editors & High-Tech/Entertainment Writers AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 2001 Bytes ... camera ... action! Dell (Nasdaq:DELL) is headed to Hollywood to audition a few good filmmakers. Dell today announced it is working with American Film Institute American Film Institute (AFI), nonprofit organization established in Washington, D.C., in 1967 by the National Endowment for the Arts to preserve and catalog American films and television, to provide work grants for new and established filmmakers, and to increase (AFI AFI American Film Institute AFI Awaiting Further Instructions AFI Armed Forces Insurance AFI A Fire Inside (band) AFI Air Force Instruction AFI Australian Film Institute AFI Agencia Federal de Investigación ) to be the exclusive sponsor of the International Short Film Competition at the American Film Institute's critically acclaimed film festival, AFI FEST 2001, Nov. 1 to 11 in Hollywood. The alliance will reflect the growing trend of the computer becoming an entertainment creation and delivery device. AFI FEST 2001 is accepting film entries from filmmakers around the world in several categories through July. Dell will award personal technology prizes to the winning independent filmmaker of the short film competition, which includes drama, animation and quirky quirk n. 1. A peculiarity of behavior; an idiosyncrasy: "Every man had his own quirks and twists" Harriet Beecher Stowe. 2. comedy. The prizes may include Dell Precision Dell Precision is a line of workstation computers produced by Dell, Inc.. Current Dell Precision Desktop Models
"Dell provides a computer for anyone interested in video -- from today's blockbuster producer, to tomorrow's hot indie in·die n. Informal 1. One, such as a studio or producer, that is unaffiliated with a larger or more commercial organization. 2. director, to consumers making home movies," said John Hamlin, vice president and general manager of Dell's Consumer Group. "More and more of our customers are using their computers for entertainment and as creative outlets and this sponsorship is a great opportunity to show just how powerful Dell computers are." Christian Gaines, AFI's director of festivals, said, "It's natural to team with Dell for AFI FEST 2001, especially in the short film competition where imaging and creativity play such a key role. Technology is a cornerstone in movie production and, as a technology leader, Dell is a symbol of innovation and quality -- both essential in this industry." Dell's presence at AFI FEST 2001 represents the latest in home and commercial entertainment technology -- filmmaking film·mak·ing n. The making of movies. on the computer. With Dell systems based on Intel Pentium 4 processors, consumers and film professionals can harness the power of a micro-processor built to deliver digital entertainment applications. "Consumers are quickly extending the personal computer as a centerpiece of home entertainment, exploiting the latest video, imaging and audio technologies," said Anand Chandrasekher, vice-president and general manager of the Intel Architecture Marketing Group. "Movie making on a home computer, whether it's editing a family video to send to grandparents grandparents npl → abuelos mpl grandparents grand npl → grands-parents mpl grandparents grand npl or shooting a short film, is a growing activity among computer users, and Dell is making it possible with speed, power and pre-installed software applications." Dell provides the tools that customers need to become a great filmmaker, whether they are making family movies or entering film festivals. The Dell Movie Studio offering enables customers to order systems with video editing software Video editing software is application software which handles the editing of video sequences on a computer. It usually includes the ability to import and export video, cut and paste sections of a video clip, and add special effects and transitions; and it sometimes includes the pre-installed. Dell can also provide its customers with a full range of image recording devices at several price points. As an authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: distributor of Canon digital camcorders, Dell offers customers several models including Canon's new ZR 25MC, Elura 2MC, or the 3-CCD GL-1 model. This allows customers to conduct one-stop shopping for all of their computer and imaging needs while experiencing the high-quality customer service that is synonymous with synonymous with adjective equivalent to, the same as, identical to, similar to, identified with, equal to, tantamount to, interchangeable with, one and the same as Dell. "Digital video is a growing trend among consumers and aspiring filmmakers who want to make high-quality videos, whether it's home movies or elaborate productions," said Yukiaki Hashimoto, vice president and general manager for the Photographic Products Group, Canon U.S.A. "Canon's digital camcorders offer several features at attractive price points for every level of expertise. Developing this relationship with Dell has created a business environment that is beneficial to everyone, especially consumers." Dell has a history of working with the entertainment industry, and is extending its reach into major movie studios now using Dell servers and storage products for film production work. Dell Precision workstations helped create the special effects special effects, in motion pictures, cinematographic techniques that create illusions in the audience's minds as well as the illusions created using these techniques. in popular movies such as the Academy Award(tm) nominated movie "Hollow Man." In "Project Greenlight," the largest online screenplay screenplay Written text that provides the basis for a film production. Screenplays usually include not only the dialogue spoken by the characters but also a shot-by-shot outline of the film's action. competition, each of 10 finalists used Dell Precision workstations with Avid to create their three-minute final entry. Now in its 15th year, AFI FEST 2001 will take place in the entertainment capital of the world, screening at famous movie palaces along Hollywood Boulevard For uses other than the original street, see Hollywood Boulevard (disambiguation). Hollywood Boulevard is a boulevard in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, beginning at Sunset Boulevard in the east and running northwest to Vermont Avenue, where it straightens out . This year, in addition to the Audience Awards, there will be three professionally judged competitions: International Feature Film, International Documentary Film and the Dell-sponsored International Short Film competition. Through these competitions, as well as regional showcases and special events, AFI FEST captures the cultural diversity of Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , while providing filmmakers with a crucial avenue of exposure to the film community. For additional information on AFI FEST 2001, or entry form information, please visit www.dell4me.com/moviefestival or www.AFIfest.com. About Dell Dell Computer Corporation (company) Dell Computer Corporation - One of the biggest US manufacturers of IBM PC compatibles. "From notebooks to networks", their slogan says. http://us.dell.com. (Nasdaq:DELL) is the world's No. 1 computer systems company and is a premier provider of products and services required for customers to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. The company's revenue for the past four quarters totaled $32.6 billion. Dell ranks No. 48 on the Fortune 500, No. 154 on the Fortune Global 500 and No. 10 on the Fortune "most admired" lists of companies. Dell, through its direct business model, designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. 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