International 3D Society Announces New ‘3D Products of the Year’ Awards
Winners to be Honored at Ceremony in Hollywood
Call for Entries
The International 3D Society has announced it is now accepting nominations for its Stereoscopic “New 3D Products of the Year” Awards to be held in September 2013 in Hollywood, California.
The Society’s “New 3D Products of the Year” Awards honor technical achievement in the stereoscopic medium; including: cinema, television, cellular and portable devices, special venue, themed attractions, video games, computers, 3D printing and other media. The Society is accepting entries from the 3D professional community to be voted upon by a blue-ribbon 3D Awards panel.
“The International 3D Society is proud to honor the contributions of those who create, invent and inspire us through their remarkable achievements in stereoscopic technologies. We are delighted to have this opportunity to recognize the ‘best of the best’ new products which are advancing the arts and sciences of all things 3D,” said Society Awards Chairman, Buzz Hays.
This year marks the Society’s first annual Awards to celebrate new 3D products and technologies. The Society annually awards its gold Lumiere™ statuette for the best 3D movies, television, commercials, and video games each February. The “New 3D Products of the Year” Awards will recognize individuals and organizations that are making a significant impact on the advancement of stereoscopic arts and technologies from October 2012 through September 2013. All entries are due by August 2, 2013.
“As 3D content moves from movie screens to tablets, 4K and ultra hi-def TVs, phones and game consoles… these awards will shine the spotlight on exciting new products as well as the people and organizations driving these breakthroughs,” said Jim Chabin, President of the International 3D Society. “This is our chance to let consumers know what new products the Hollywood pros are excited about,” he added.
Rules, regulations and entry forms are available online. Submission deadline is August 2nd, 2013. Winners will be announced in September, and honored at a ceremony in Hollywood.