Xprize founder Peter Diamandis launches new contest to manifest a new Star Trek
Peter Diamandis launches contest for optimistic sci-fi storytelling

Peter Diamandis, founder of XPrize, has introduced the Future Vision XPrize, a $3.5 million contest aimed at encouraging filmmakers to create optimistic sci-fi stories that envision a positive technological future. Diamandis, inspired by 'Star Trek,' believes that showcasing hopeful narratives can help counter the prevailing dystopian themes in current media and motivate people to build a better future. Submissions for the contest opened on March 9 and will close on August 15, with winners set to be announced on September 25.
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The Future Vision XPrize offers a total of $3.5 million in prizes.
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Submissions for the contest opened on March 9 and close on August 15.
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The grand prize winner will receive $2.5 million for a feature film production.
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