The inaugural recipient in 2008, legendary filmmaker Rob Nilsson will select a filmmaker who, in his judgment, opens up new territory, or transforms the old, with unique artistry and an eye for “the way things seem to be.”  The award will be given annually at VisionFest - presented by Filmmakers Alliance.

Rob Nilsson: Nilsson has completed more than 30 feature films.  Awards include the Camera d’Or at Cannes (with John Hanson), the Grand Prize at the Sundance Film festival and the San Francisco Critic’s Circle Marlon Riggs Award for 9 @ Night, nine interlocking dramatic features about people on America’s rough edges.

Rob Nilsson