Dolby Laboratories, Inc., often shortened to Dolby Labs, is an American company specializing in audio noise reduction and audio encoding/compression. Dolby Labs was founded by American Ray Dolby in Great Britain in 1965. He moved the company to the United States (San Francisco, California) in 1976.
Set in one of the world’s most desirable locations, and the nation’s most affluent regions, the prestigious Mill Valley Film Festival is an eleven-day celebration of the finest international films, tributes and galas. A hot stop on the Oscar circuit, the Mill Valley Film Festival attracts the most talented and celebrated industry elite. Presented by the California Film Institute, the Mill Valley Film Festival is held each September at the CinéArts@Sequoia, Chrisopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center and other venues throughout the Bay Area.