Showcasing films with hacker or cyber-security themes, elements, and subjects August 8-11, 2019, at DEF CON in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Narrative and documentary films, 5 minutes and longer, any genre.
Any film that has elements, themes, or subject about how cybersecurity or hacking subculture, or just about anything that you could find at DEF CON, impacts, or is relevant to culture, society, and/or how technology affects our lives.
Anything about solving problems in unconventional ways by using, misusing, modifying the resources at hand in unusual ways. AKA improvise, adapt, and overcome.
Anything about the misuse, or unintended use, of technology.
Anything about how the misuse, or unintended use, of technology affects and impacts people and society.
The story fodder provided by the unintended use or misuse of technology is rich. Send an email if you have any questions about the suitability of your film for this festival.
Best Narrative
Best Narrative Short
Best Documentary
Best Documentary Short
Other awards and prizes TBD.