2012 Neuro Film Festival

Deadline: January 31, 2012

The American Academy of Neurology Foundation is calling on all neurology patients, caregivers and others to submit a short video to its 2012 Neuro Film Festival, telling their story about why more research is needed into finding cures for brain disorders. Winners could win up to $1,000 and a trip to New Orleans. The deadline to enter is January 31, 2012.

Now in its third year, the Neuro Film Festival aims to raise awareness about the need to donate money for research into the prevention, treatment and cure of the brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, autism, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. In 2011, more than 100 films were submitted and more than 100,000 votes cast.

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The 2012 Neuro Film Festival is a contest by the American Academy of Neurology Foundation to raise awareness through film and video about brain disorders and the need to support research into preventions, treatments and cures. The deadline to submit a video is January 31, 2012. The winners will be announced in New Orleans on Sunday, April 22, 2012. Learn more at http://www.neurofilmfestival.com