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2021 Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival

2021 Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival

It has been a pleasure to support this festival as it keeps going from strength to strength and so I’m delighted to share you with their press release for the 2021 festival, starting tomorrow!

Ninth Annual Event To Showcase Films Representing the Visionary Universe of Philip K. Dick

Festival Continues Sci-Fi and Supernatural Screenplay Competition,

Introduces Graphic Novel Category

(NEW YORK) September 15, 2021 — The Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival, a celebrated gathering that spotlights the literary genius of its namesake, returns in full force for its ninth annual season. Events include film screenings, post-film discussions, virtual reality, and screenplay and graphic novel competitions. As a platform for exploring the evolution of science and technology, the festival showcases a variety of themes associated with independent storytelling. Featuring 120 official selections, the festival will be held in-person on Friday, September 17th and Saturday, September 18th and will stream virtually on Sunday, September 19th.

Passes are available at https://www.thephilipkdickfilmfestival.com

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[Review] VENUS: A Cyberpunk Short Film

[Review] VENUS: A Cyberpunk Short Film

Over the years I’ve contributed to a number of crowd-funded projects, as I believe it’s important to support alternative financing methods to help overcome some of the barriers that act as gatekeepers of culture.

My favourite has always been Radio Free Albemuth, which highlighted how powerful it can be to have true fans producing something as a dedicated labour of love; rather than just an effective marketing tool to get people to part with their money.  Donating to that campaign even led to more personal interactions with its creators, including an interview on this site, and showed me how the crowd-funding model can really open up media into a more collaborative and dynamic experience with its audience.

I’m pleased to say that another such project, albeit one of smaller scope than the feature-length Radio Free Albemuth, has come to fruition.  That project is an independent short-film called VENUS that has recently been released and made available in digital form to backers.

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2020 Philip K. Dick European Film Festival Announced

2020 Philip K. Dick European Film Festival Announced

As a long-time supporter of the Philip K. Dick Film Festival, I’m pleased to share their latest press release with details for the next European festival to be held at the end of October 2020. I posted a piece in February about one of the films that will be screened, American Quartet, which is aContinue ReadingContinue Reading

The Complete List of Philip K. Dick Videogame Adaptations

The Complete List of Philip K. Dick Videogame Adaptations

How many video games are based on the works of Philip K. Dick?  Surprisingly, the answer wasn’t readily available – so with this post I’ve put together a complete list of all the direct adaptations of his work.Continue Reading

Exploring VENUS: A Cyberpunk Short Film

Exploring VENUS: A Cyberpunk Short Film

An insurgent mother uploads the consciousness of her tragically killed daughter, Iris, into a stolen synthetic body. Torn out of her idyllic digital world and left on the run in an oppressive futuristic city, Iris must confront her body’s objectification and its violent capabilities, as well as the consequences of her mother’s actions. I’m alwaysContinue ReadingContinue Reading

Philip K. Dick Film Festival Announces 8th Annual Award Winners for 2020

Philip K. Dick Film Festival Announces 8th Annual Award Winners for 2020

Thankfully avoiding the widespread shutdowns of events around the globe (including the Tribeca Film Festival that has been postponed), the PKD Film Festival completed another successful year and has announced winners for its 8th annual awards. The festival featured a lineup of screenings, premieres, panels, virtual reality demonstrations and the launch of a new screenplayContinue Reading