{"id":265405,"date":"2020-08-16T00:22:44","date_gmt":"2020-08-16T04:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=265405"},"modified":"2020-08-16T00:22:44","modified_gmt":"2020-08-16T04:22:44","slug":"huawei-canadas-next-g-video-contest-celebrates-the-next-generation-of-canadian-filmmakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2020\/08\/16\/huawei-canadas-next-g-video-contest-celebrates-the-next-generation-of-canadian-filmmakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Huawei Canada\u2019s Next-G Video Contest celebrates the next generation of Canadian filmmakers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Inspired by the future, \u201cNext-G\u201d refers to the limitless possibilities that technology will offer to up-and-coming creators\u2014through lightning-fast networks, advanced mobile devices, and state-of-the-art telecommunications equipment. (File photo: viewimage \/ Shutterstock.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MARKHAM, Ontario (25th July, 2020) \u2014 Huawei Canada has reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to supporting and developing Canadian talent by facilitating its first-ever Next-G Video Contest.<\/p>\n

Inspired by the future, \u201cNext-G\u201d refers to the limitless possibilities that technology will offer to up-and-coming creators\u2014through lightning-fast networks, advanced mobile devices, and state-of-the-art telecommunications equipment.<\/p>\n

Nearly 50 post-secondary students enrolled in select video production programs across Canada were challenged to produce a short film shot exclusively on the HUAWEI P40 Pro. The contest was designed as a nexus for the next generation of filmmaking talent and the latest smartphone technology, providing participants with an opportunity to be creative, explore new functionality, and put their skills and ingenuity to the test.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt Huawei, we are confident and optimistic about the future \u2013 and always believe in planting seeds for the future,\u201d said Steve Liu, Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications at Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. \u201cWe are committed to helping the next generation grow, develop, and acquire new skills. This contest embodies that commitment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Students were supplied with the HUAWEI P40 Pro smartphone and given 30 days to shoot and edit their submissions, which could tell a story of the contestant\u2019s choosing. A panel of six judges used a standard, impartial rubric to rate each submission and tabulate a score. In addition to two business leaders from within Huawei Canada, the judging panel included:<\/p>\n

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  • Mark Rowswell (also known as Dashan), popular comedian and cultural ambassador<\/li>\n
  • Vasek Pospisil, celebrated professional tennis player and Wimbledon champion<\/li>\n
  • Gayle Ye, award-winning cinematographer whose work has screened at the Cannes Court Metrage and Toronto International Short Film Festival<\/li>\n
  • Sidney Chiu, feature film producer and Vice Chair of the Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival\u2019s Board of Directors<\/li>\n

    In an awards ceremony livestreamed on July 20, the judges announced the contest\u2019s four prize winners:<\/p>\n

  • Liliya Syvytska of the University of British Columbia was the recipient of the third prize for \u201cMorpheus Touch\u201d<\/li>\n
  • Michael Petruzzelli of York University was the recipient of the second prize for \u201cTogether Apart\u201d<\/li>\n
  • Xu Tan of York University was the recipient of the first prize for \u201cHikaru\u201d<\/li>\n
  • Anson Yan of the University of Toronto was the recipient of the grand prize for \u201cDreaming in Toronto\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    All four videos \u2013 along with a highlight reel \u2013 can be viewed now on the Next-G Video Contest\u2019s official website.<\/p>\n

    \u201cOur mission was to create a meeting point between the next generation of Canadian filmmaking talent and the next generation of smartphone technology,\u201d said Kevin Li, President of Huawei Canada\u2019s Consumer Business Group. \u201cAlthough this contest is now over, we can all continue to be inspired by technology\u2019s power to uplift and inspire.\u201d<\/p>\n

    With its professional Ultra Vision Leica Quad Camera with 50x SuperSensing zoom, the HUAWEI P40 Pro \u2014 chosen as the world\u2019s Best Photo Smartphone at the TIPA World Awards 2020 \u2014 helps capture the extraordinary beauty of everyday life. It is now available for purchase in Canada.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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