It's about TIME...

[MOVIE STUNTS]

Ok this Love fest thing has lingered on long enough... Seriously let's rip it down and hear about Time Fest already. :dankk2:

[Kholi]

Who's gonna start up the poll on number of entries to include a Time Machine?

[Stephen Mick]

I was planning on entering, but I just don't think I'll have the……well……you know.

--SM

[MOVIE STUNTS]

Who's gonna start up the poll on number of entries to include a Time Machine?

Ha ha, I'm not gonna lie that's the first thing I thought of!

[Kegan]

Definitely down and already thinkin'

-Kegan

[ZFarms Productions]

I'm already working on some ideas. And they DON'T include a time machine

[Kholi]

I'm already working on some ideas. And they DON'T include a time machine

My ingenious plot to discourage users from doing shorts about Time Machines is working...

Yes....

Yes....

[Cliff Wildman]

tick-tock! this one is going to be fun!

[Ki-Ki]

Anyone seen that BMW Film called Ticker?

[Barry_Green]

I know we'll probably get time machines, but I trust that our membership is gonna stretch their wings much further than that low-hanging fruit.

(and if we don't see at least one Noir film, one Sci-film, and one Action film, I'm gonna ban the next person who clamors for NoirFest or Sci-Fest2 or ActionFest! :evil:)

[ZFarms Productions]

I know we'll probably get time machines, but I trust that our membership is gonna stretch their wings much further than that low-hanging fruit.

(and if we don't see at least one Noir film, one Sci-film, and one Action film, I'm gonna ban the next person who clamors for NoirFest or Sci-Fest2 or ActionFest! :evil:)

HAHA. My ideas include a noir, one includes action, so you don't have to worry as long as I get it done HA.

[Gohanto]

Who's gonna start up the poll on number of entries to include a Time Machine?

Ironically, my original LoveFest idea hasn't been filmed yet, though we're filming this weekend, and it already involved a time machine.

[Barry_Green]

Well, if it involves time, you might want to run your idea past Barry_S real quick to see if it meets the fest guidelines, and perhaps that way you could use it as a TimeFest entry.

[Jaime V]

Not that I was clamoring for Action Fest...but I'm leaning heavily towards an Action Film at the moment. That would be fun to do I think, and it was the first idea that came to my head. (and no time machine)

[wcs]

Maybe I'm jumping the gun and interpreting unwritten rules a little too strictly... but I'm concerned about Time as a 'theme'.

For example, Time Travel stories don't necessarily have a theme of Time, only an element of Time. If a guy travels back in time to kill his mom, then you'd have to purposefully go out of your way to integrate time as a theme.

Ticking-clock film, also not necessarily having Time as a theme.

I think it'd be a lot of fun to make these kinds of films which would produce a lot of variety, but the moment you force time in as a theme requirement rather than as an element requirement, you building a fest around worn adages.

Love as a theme was great, and I completely came down on the side that every short easily address Love as a theme. Love has so many faces, so many cascading effects.

A story about a guy, every thirty seconds we cut to a giant clock, ticking, ticking. He races to find his boy. ticking ticking. Big chase scene, big battle... he finds his boy right before the explosive charge on his chest explodes.

Am I right that it in no way has a theme of "Time"?

Maybe I'm underestimating myself, and everyone else. Maybe I'm nitpicking the rules before they're written, but this is my official petition to have Time declared an Element rather than a Theme.

[Kholi]

The fest has OFFICIALLY begun.

[Blaine]

The fest has OFFICIALLY begun.:grin::grin::grin:

[wcs]

If anyone thinks this is silly.... might as well get the silly out of the way now before people get too deep into their projects.

Barry, not picking on you, just an example:

Well, if it involves time

This implies Time as an Element rather than Time as a Theme, which is part of my confusion. The rules will certainly clear up what qualifies, but I'm thinking they're saying a Theme of Time, when they are actually looking for an Element of Time.

[Mark Johnson]

Maybe I'm jumping the gun and interpreting unwritten rules a little too strictly... but I'm concerned about Time as a 'theme'. ... ...
Am I right that it in no way has a theme of "Time"?

Maybe I'm underestimating myself, and everyone else. Maybe I'm nitpicking the rules before they're written, but this is my official petition to have Time declared an Element rather than a Theme.

I think you're stuck on semantics. Clearly the term "theme" would encompass what you're describing as an "element." As long as time factors into the script in some meaningful way I would expect it wouldn't matter whether the rules specify it as an element or a theme. Its been said before that the real purpose of these fests is to encourage people to make good films that are not cookie-cutter copies. The rules have ALWAYS been construed broadly to permit people to make films rather than exclude them. I think the key is whether you, as a filmmaker, sincerely apply yourself to make a film that will fit within the over-arching theme of the festival. Almost any film that has time as a prominent element would qualify -- as would any films that use time as a 'theme'.

[Kholi]

It doesn't matter if it's a Theme or it's an Element.

It's about Time. So far that's in any of it's forms, right?

[Luis Caffesse]

As always a detailed post with Fest rules will be coming (as well as a dedicated TimeFest forum).

Until then...just sit tight and let your creative wheels turn.
:thumbsup:

[Robbie Comeau]

Oh man, I got something going.

I have a all 3 lunches at school, so today I planned with a couple of people and we came up with a really neat idea!

I hope it will all come together. I'm writing the script now.

Robbie

[Kholi]

Como, you actually pretty much more than not rock the house.

[Jeff Anderson]

Oh man, I got something going.

I have a all 3 lunches at school, so today I planned with a couple of people and we came up with a really neat idea!

I hope it will all come together. I'm writing the script now.

Robbie


You eat 3 lunches??!?

[Zak Forsman]

Who's gonna start up the poll on number of entries to include a Time Machine?

or number of memento knock-offs, or surprise! what you thought was a flashback was actually a flash forward (and vice-versa).

[Kholi]

You can't steal my reverse psych technique, Zak.

[Zak Forsman]

You can't steal my reverse psych technique, Zak.

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/inflames777_bucket/owl.jpg

[Kholi]

¡ Owlstanding !

[Robbie Comeau]

Como, you actually pretty much more than not rock the house.

What's that mean?

I don't eat 3 lunches, I just have them all lol.

[wcs]

When does voting open for Timefest? I already know who I'm voting for:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/641/1204009140.jpg

zak

:)

[Matthew R. Rodwell]

You are getting atleast 1 Noir, I just finished my first draft of the script. Waiting for the official rules so I can begin the rewrites.


I know we'll probably get time machines, but I trust that our membership is gonna stretch their wings much further than that low-hanging fruit.

(and if we don't see at least one Noir film, one Sci-film, and one Action film, I'm gonna ban the next person who clamors for NoirFest or Sci-Fest2 or ActionFest! :evil:)

[x-angel]

the problem I am facing is the fact that what I would want to focus around will probably not be available until after the fest is done.

See how most fest are three months. My "subject" wouldn't be available until June.

Damn.. another missed oppurtunity. I might do a "post-fest" one just to do it.

[Cliff Wildman]

I might do a "post-fest" one just to do it.

if it's a good idea do it! that's the one thing i hope to see from a lot of the folks entering - more great stuff outside of the fest!

[Wild Imagination Films]

I have an idea for a confusing, soap opera looking, epic short film based on the idea of there not being enough time to tell the whole story. :laugh: (Just kidding and poking fun at myself.)
I think, honestly, my entry will have the following things neatly woven together;
a time machine
the Noir look and feel
action
Flash forward and backward
Make liberal use of profanity and violence
and be a comedy

and have zombies.
:laugh::laugh::laugh::zombie_smiley::laugh::laugh:

[Kholi]

You may make some people uncomfortable with the profanity.

[Wild Imagination Films]

I know, I'm already planning not to vote for myself. probably won't even watch my film.

[Kholi]

With all that stuff you listed you're definitely a shoe in for the win spot!

[Wild Imagination Films]

Just covering the bases.

[ugafan]

Who's gonna start up the poll on number of entries to include a Time Machine?

well crap, there goes my idea. i guess the world will never see me travel into the future and fight a klingon.

[Kholi]

But now that the fun poking is over: we should all make what we really want to make and be proud of what we do.

Regardless of how others accept it. Nobody's out to hurt anyone, and everyone should exhibit great Showmanship during the fests. Nothin' like poor showmanship and passive picking to take you right out of the fun!

TimeFest!

[Jared Meyer]

Are you in this time Kholi?

[Robbie Comeau]

The Timefest banner is up!

[Kholi]

I saw it! It looks cool!

Jared - I'm helpin' various crews. :B

I highly doubt I'll think up an entry of my own though.

[Jared Meyer]

Hahaha, that's pretty good Como. :)

[Robbie Comeau]

????

[Zak Forsman]

Blind Date 2: Blinder Date!

[Ki-Ki]

I'll be definitly watching this one closely, great genre. Best of luck to everyone considering entering.

[Zak Forsman]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/25585/1204068202.jpg

Hmmm... what blinded her.... Was is watching "Dead Beautiful"? or masturbation? or both?

[Zak Forsman]

or how about one of these?

cataracts (47.8%),
glaucoma (12.3%),
uveitis (10.2%),
age-related macular degeneration (AMD) (8.7%),
trachoma (3.6%),
corneal opacity (5.1%), and
diabetic retinopathy (4.8%)
something cool (500%)

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

or how about one of these?

cataracts (47.8%),
glaucoma (12.3%),
uveitis (10.2%),
age-related macular degeneration (AMD) (8.7%),
trachoma (3.6%),
corneal opacity (5.1%), and
diabetic retinopathy (4.8%)
something cool (500%)
No no no...

An old Grandfathers clock fell on her when she was a child. That's how she lost her sight, she was pinned under it for days.
The constant "GONG!" every hour is how she lost her hearing.

:thumbsup:

[Mark Harris]

or how about one of these?

cataracts (47.8%),
glaucoma (12.3%),
uveitis (10.2%),
age-related macular degeneration (AMD) (8.7%),
trachoma (3.6%),
corneal opacity (5.1%), and
diabetic retinopathy (4.8%)
something cool (500%)

I think you missed one: "The Light."

[mikkowilson]

Ok, I'm pretty sure I'll be entering this one.

I have my sights set squarly on the Tech Support award. :laugh:


- Mikko

[x-angel]

Damn...already have a story in mind...

Sh*t... I can't pay anyone... and I think I am the only one in the San Antonio Area.

The only camera I have is a GS-120 (but I have access to others)

And my wife's grandmother is in the hospital...why am I even thinking about this?

[Zak Forsman]

Damn...already have a story in mind...

Sh*t... I can't pay anyone... and I think I am the only one in the San Antonio Area.

The only camera I have is a GS-120 (but I have access to others)

then the world is your oyster,

[Rodney V. Smith]

how about a documentary about a filmmaker who's procrastinates about entering TimeFest?

[x-angel]

then the world is your oyster,


Sorry.. I dont get how.

And I apologize again....my mind is somewhere else right now

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Sorry.. I dont get how.

And I apologize again....my mind is somewhere else right nowMy Mom was in the hospital during Love Fest and I wrote, shot, lit, directed and edited it. I also had a previous eye condition come back to haunt me, still dealing with it.

My point is... you have months to get this done!

No excuses... get rolling! :thumbsup:

[Zak Forsman]

Sorry.. I dont get how.

And I apologize again....my mind is somewhere else right now

all you need, and i really believe this, is a camera and a creative mind to make something beautiful.

[armisiano]

Damn...already have a story in mind...

Sh*t... I can't pay anyone... and I think I am the only one in the San Antonio Area.

The only camera I have is a GS-120 (but I have access to others)

And my wife's grandmother is in the hospital...why am I even thinking about this?

A young filmmaker with a story in mind! No money! No one around to help! Only a GS-120 (but he has access to others)! And a family member is in the hospital! He is feeling TORN BETWEEN 2 LOVES!!!

He*l, throw in a timepiece and you've got a winning story right there. Rock on with your cinematic situation.

[ugafan]

hopefully i can actually complete something for this fest.

[Drew Ott]

Damn...already have a story in mind...

Sh*t... I can't pay anyone... and I think I am the only one in the San Antonio Area.

The only camera I have is a GS-120 (but I have access to others)

And my wife's grandmother is in the hospital...why am I even thinking about this?


There were three shorts from Austin in Love Fest.

If you're willing to make the 2 hour drive I'm sure there are projects to get involved in up here.

[dvpixl]

hey, everybody, Al Pacino!!!!

[dvpixl]

...has 88 minutes to live.

[x-angel]

There were three shorts from Austin in Love Fest.

If you're willing to make the 2 hour drive I'm sure there are projects to get involved in up here.


Umm...seeing how I work in Austin but live in San Antonio...yes.

And it's only a 1 hour 15 minute drive when you get out at the time I get out. :grin:

Which shorts were from Austin?

[Drew Ott]

Carry-On

Winter, A Fairy Tale

Given

were all shot in Austin I believe.

[x-angel]

June 15

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! This would have been PERFECT!!!!!! If just one more day. I could have shot everything else first....noooooooooooooooo!!!!!

Trust me ..if you knew the story I was going after... you would understand...


And if any of you know my history... you would understand.

Wait.... What TIME on June 15th? When are the Entries due? Is June 15th mean on June 15th, 12:00 a.m.,

or June 15th.... 11:59 p.m.?

This is IMPORTANT.

[Matthew R. Rodwell]

There were three shorts from Austin in Love Fest.

If you're willing to make the 2 hour drive I'm sure there are projects to get involved in up here.

I believe there will be even more out of Austin this go around.

[Robbie Comeau]

PM for my poster :)

[Wild Imagination Films]

x-angel,
Check for a PM from me.

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.archivisuals.com/FatMonster01.jpg
Disjecta visits Fat Monster Films and partakes of our introductory Stella offer (free Stella to every DVXUSER who visits the home of the Monster)

http://www.archivisuals.com/FatMonster02.jpg
First Place LoveFest winner MATTY G. and his fiance enjoying Fat Monster hospitality

http://www.archivisuals.com/FatMonster03.jpg
Blaine moving so fast that he is a blur. Come to think of it, Blaine is always a blur.

http://www.archivisuals.com/FatMonster04.jpg
Tim plotting how to beat Matty G. in the new Fest.

[ZFarms Productions]

so when i come out to visit, i'll get a free stella? ;)

[Rodney V. Smith]

We got some heavy hitters weighing in here now. This one should rock even more than LoveFest

[Mark Johnson]

so when i come out to visit, i'll get a free stella? ;)

We have your stella in the garage sir ... next to the water heater. It will be here when you come.

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

June 15

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! This would have been PERFECT!!!!!! If just one more day. I could have shot everything else first....noooooooooooooooo!!!!!

Trust me ..if you knew the story I was going after... you would understand...


And if any of you know my history... you would understand.

Wait.... What TIME on June 15th? When are the Entries due? Is June 15th mean on June 15th, 12:00 a.m.,

or June 15th.... 11:59 p.m.?

This is IMPORTANT.
well just for you ... ok the 16th it is
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=126786

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

Make sure you early birds check the rules thread again
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=126786
A few changes like a daytime upload, and 2 whole extra seconds for your acknowledgenent of DVXuser.

[Mark Harris]

well just for you ... ok the 16th it is
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=126786

But that's Bloomsday! I can't possibly turn in a film on Bloomsday! What about June 17th?

[TimurCivan]

Oh man...... I can make that Film i always wanted to make for SCIfest.......... SWEET.

Are you guys ready for me to direct one finally? I may need a DP any takers?

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

But that's Bloomsday! I can't possibly turn in a film on Bloomsday! What about June 17th?

hahah, I had to google Bloomsday .

Sorry X-Angel has V.I.P. status. You're like the Rodney Dangerfield of DVXuser :)

[jmc]

After looking at the rules, I'm very disappointed that the required element isn't a Delorean. :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)


Also, I'm not sure who to mention this to, but the TimeFest banner on the main DVXUser site links to the LoveFest voting page (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=125668), instead of the TimeFest rules page (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=126786).

[dory_breaux]

One things for sure, you can expect to see a MST (Metric Shit Ton) of slo-mo/time remaping from me.

[Tom Marshall]

If anyone needs help getting a hold of a time machine, this might help:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Delorean-82_W0QQitemZ320223629385QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item32 0223629385

[Matthew R. Rodwell]

If anyone needs help getting a hold of a time machine, this might help:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Delorean-82_W0QQitemZ320223629385QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item32 0223629385

Its useless without this:

http://www.tfaw.com/Profile/Back-To-The-Future-Flux-Capacitor-Replica___311677

[Tom Marshall]

Its useless without this:

http://www.tfaw.com/Profile/Back-To-The-Future-Flux-Capacitor-Replica___311677

Wow, that's a great price... considering everything it does...

[sfoster]

Are you guys making fun of me??? I was going to remake back to the future as a 6 minute short. LOL :p

The funniest thing is I was actually working on a time travel film with a writer friend of mine, the problem is the short was 30 pages, and the feature is already written! I don't think I want to try and chop it to a 6 minute film!