Whats the next fest?

[Beat Takeshi]

I figured i would start this thread this time. :)

[Zim]

It took a long time!!!

[traviscool]

Yes we were so close to actually completing a fest before this got posted. Anyway I think it will be a Hallows Fest or something Halloween themed but I'm not sure.

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Wow, I was wondering when this would pop up. Actually, truth be told, I had forgotten all about this crazy tradition. Anywho, I read the post above and thought "No! It's too soon for Halloween!" But alas, it is not. I suggested FearFest last time around (sticking with the theme based thing rather than genre) and someone mentioned that would be good for the October Fest (no pun intended)

I will put some more thought into it. Looking forward to reading the ideas!

[Beat Takeshi]

Its funny how fast the seasons roll through. Having a Hallows fest every Oct would get tired fast though.

[Ki-Ki]

I believe It'll be;

A Short fest - 30 seconds, like Ad-Fest?

Hallows Fest

Seasonal Fest - Something about Xmas

[Barry_Green]

Y'all know there's more than enough time to plan, write, pre-produce, produce, and post-produce an entry for the CURRENT fest, right? TimeFest doesn't even close for another five or six weeks...

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Y'all know there's more than enough time to plan, write, pre-produce, produce, and post-produce an entry for the CURRENT fest, right? TimeFest doesn't even close for another five or six weeks...

And thank God! We just hit a major speed bump in our project. We had thought that Matt Sconce would be able to help us, so we stopped looking for new equiptment, but it turns out our schedules are too conflicting this time around as he is booked solid.

We are hoping we will be able to get back on the bandwagon with some decent equiptment and whip this thing out.

NOTE: I hope the next fest is a full fest (with a 6 minute limit) instead of another ad fest type deal. I really enjoy doing shorts. I think it is too early for a christmas themed fest, but you never know I guess.

[Beat Takeshi]

Y'all know there's more than enough time to plan, write, pre-produce, produce, and post-produce an entry for the CURRENT fest, right? TimeFest doesn't even close for another five or six weeks...


:)

I know, I just couldn't believe it wasn't posted yet. I think Mark grabbed this spot last fest.

[ConspiracyPenguin]

:)

I know, I just couldn't believe it wasn't posted yet. I think Mark grabbed this spot last fest.

And next time it will be mine! VICTORY will be mine!

[Slice]

Halloween Fest!!!

I hope this tradition dose not end. I find it to be the fest that generates the most attention and buzz. This theme is just so much fun, especially during the fall. I know there are a few serious horror fanatics on this board, join with me to keep the tradition alive.

[Geoff_R]

Something dealing with the aspect of 'Time' would be interesting...

[Jeff Anderson]

I'm betting on another short fest similar to adfest before another halloween themed fest.

[Gohanto]

Sorry if this steals the OP's thunder, but Zak started one of these in early March (look on page 2) it just got closed down.

I like the idea of FearFest.
EnvyFest or MoneyFest also sound interesting to me.

[traviscool]

I think it would be sweet if we had a Christmas Noir fest.

[arielman]

Halloween Fest!!!
Sounds good .
We've haven't done a SHORT since Spy Fest .
Way too busy these days and the DVX 100 hasn't been used that much.
Soooo maybe if a Horror Fest is on for the Next fest I think we might be in.
IAN

[conrad_johnson]

I think Comedy fest is about due.

[Ki-Ki]

I could say the same about Action fest, but some Intelligent git will say that Action can fit Timefest =)

[Duff]

I think Comedy fest is about due.

I would love a comedy fest.

[Beat Takeshi]

I could say the same about Action fest, but some Intelligent git will say that Action can fit Timefest =)

and comedy can fit timefest also. I like the open theme style where people can shoot the genre they are comfortable with.

[Barry_Green]

Make a comedy if you want. Make an action film if you want. Make a noir film if you want. Make a horror film if you want. Make a chick flick if you want. Make a Braveheart Epic if you want. Just have it deal with a central theme of time, and insert a shot of a clock, and you're good to go.

[Gary Sconce]

I would like a "Monster Fest," :zombie_smiley: That would leave it open for any genre within that guideline. Just needs a 'monster' in it. Could be comedy, drama, sci-fi, romance, etc. Nice and open-ended, yet fits to be seen around Halloween time. :thumbsup:

[ConspiracyPenguin]

I like that idea, Sconce! "Monster" is so vague, it would leave the door open to a number of different types of films.

[ramsaur]

Y'all know there's more than enough time to plan, write, pre-produce, produce, and post-produce an entry for the CURRENT fest, right? TimeFest doesn't even close for another five or six weeks...

Yea not 6 weeks anymore but about 3 now, but decided to take on another project to make in about 3 weeks.

[Zoidoid]

I think a really neat one could be PhobiaFest. Especially if we're looking to gear up for something to be delivered in the fall. This would give plenty opportunity for people to make something creepy if they like, but wouldn't restrict them from doing any other genre.

Also, I rather like the idea of having the next fest associated with a color. Say, for instance, we had RedFest. The requirement would be to have distinctive imagery related to that color. The film could have scenes ranging from a rose garden to a blood bath. The idea is kinda in the vein of Kieslowski's Blue/White/Red films.

[Mike Insane]

I'm a fan of fear fest or the color fest. Fear could easily be any genre... fear of asking a girl on a date (comedy), fear of crashing on the moon (sci-fi) etc...

The color idea seems like it is an even bigger challenge than the other fests because the production itself must feature that color. Still, you could get some great stuff like the Pleastnville effect or maybe an ambitious team could do something like the fight scenes in HERO.

[Mike Insane]

Is it just me or are their other's who are chomping at the bit for the next festival? There isn't enough time for me to make an entry for timefest (less than 2 weeks).

[Dirty Uncle Bob]

Phobia-fest sounds amazing. I'd be down.

[J.R. Hudson]

Barry is correct

Many of us could bust out a short in 2 weeks if we really wanted too. Would it be the epic grand production ? No ......

But it could still be interesting.

[Barry_Green]

Many of us could bust out a short in 2 weeks if we really wanted too. Would it be the epic grand production ? No ......
But it could still be interesting.
People make amazing things in 2 days, not even two weeks.

[Shawn Philip Nelson]

People make amazing things in 2 days, not even two weeks
Maybe 48 hours production, that's feasible. But I'm willing to guess it took much longer than that to assemble the crew, get the gear, location, cast, etc, write script, prep, etc.

[Barry_Green]

I'm talking about 48-hour film festivals. I don't remember if 6" was done as such, so I pulled that part out of my comment.

[Gohanto]

People make amazing things in 2 days, not even two weeks.

Hmm... so to make a good film I should make it 2 days? Okay:grin:

While making films quickly is always fun, for people like myself it's nearly impossible as I'm a full time engineering student and time my shoots to be away from exams, lab reports, and homework.

I'm sure the nature of people's jobs play a huge part of their flexibility for shooting and I'd guess many people have even rougher schedules than I do.

[Barry_Green]

I'm not saying you SHOULD, I'm saying "where there's a will, there's a way" and "it's been done before." :thumbsup:

[Mike Insane]

I've pulled together a bunch of things in just a few days. But, at this point, no dice. I'm in the midst of closing on a home and working full time, not to mention DJing (shameless plug* Come visit me at the stage of the Venice carnival on Saturday). I need a bit more time. For everyone who has time, don't listen to me, shoot it! You might be shocked at how creative and good it turns out to be. I am just really excited about what the next festival might be.

[Zak Forsman]

I would estimate that IFHY had a grand total of 20 hours of work put into it. Not bragging. Just sharing a real world example of what can happen if you free yourself from the idea of how a film is "supposed" to be made.

3 hours of story/character meetings, 4 hours of heavily improvised shooting, and the rest went to cutting, color and the 5.1 sound mix.

And according to the voting it was the fifth most popular entry. It's been surprisingly well received by festivals and critics. Execs at Magnolia Pictures saw it and requested to see Heart of Now asap. Its gotten me meetings with agents/managers. And Filmmaker Magazine just contacted me about doing a profile on me and Sabi Pictures as one of "the new faces of independent film". i mean, isn't that ridiculous? The response has been amazing and I can't believe how far a $40 short shot in an afternoon has gone.

So I'm just saying, Barry's right. Two weeks is more than enough time to pull together something that will resonate with an audience.

That being said, I have just allotted $18,000 to make four shorts between now and the end of the year. At least one of those will be a DVXFest entry if the thematic choice piques my interest. So watch out! ;)

[smashedburrito]

That's awesome Zak. Are they all going to be the same style of improv or are they going to be different?

Plus what did Magnolia pictures say?

[Zak Forsman]

That's awesome Zak. Are they all going to be the same style of improv or are they going to be different?

Plus what did Magnolia pictures say?
improv will always be a part of my... umm... pictures. i like the surprises. i like shaping a scene in front of the cameras with the actors. my process is to set up a framework that gives structure and support to this style of filmmaking.

i don't know if i should post his name, but the acquisitions exec at Magnolia said... i'm digging up his email... here it is... "I thought the film was excellent and I am very excited to see your upcoming feature. We’d love to check out HEART OF NOW as soon as you have a cut ready to show distributors. Please keep us in the loop."

[smashedburrito]

awesome. As always, keep us informed.

[Mike Insane]

Right on man. That's exciting! do you have a link to IFHY? I'd love to watch it.

[Zak Forsman]

festival requirements preclude me from "distributing" it online. there is a preview here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-ZUfTS5q8k).

[Mark Johnson]

festival requirements preclude me from "distributing" it online. there is a preview here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-ZUfTS5q8k).

Zak, that is simply marvelous. What a great cut with superb interviews. You are indeed the real deal and the more I watch your work the more I respect your talent. Congrats on the fact that IFHY is tearing up the festival circuit.

We are truly excited to be able to co-sponsor the West Coast screening of TimeFest finalists with SABI. Luis has been scouting some theater locations that look promising. Now if we can only get some firm dates from the mods so that we can nail this thing down .....

[Zak Forsman]

oh good because my theater lead has been curiously unresponsive. not sure what's going on. will probably have to drop by in person.

let's talk soon about dates that will work.

[Chuklz]

Here's my small suggestion. At my filmschool we always do 2 projects, 1 is a normal short, the other is a short but no dialog. Funny thing is, is the no dialog films are always always better.


So I propose- SilentFEST.

[Mike Insane]

What a great EPK! The quality of that matches what we get from the big boys here at work... NBC, WARNER, UNIVERSAL! I totally want to watch the film now. Good Job!

[Beat Takeshi]

Here's my small suggestion. At my filmschool we always do 2 projects, 1 is a normal short, the other is a short but no dialog. Funny thing is, is the no dialog films are always always better.


So I propose- SilentFEST.

I could go for this too.

[MattinSTL]

Oh yeah? Well I propose SoundFEST! The short must alternate a visual and sound design which sells the idea of what you think is about to happen... then each time the visuals return we see reaction to what we just heard. All shorts must have 10 seconds (broken up or all at once) of black, with audio that sells the turning point.

Thpppppt!

[Tom Marshall]

Sounds like my Horrorfest entry from a couple of years ago... :cheesy:

[Chuklz]

Oh yeah? Well I propose SoundFEST! The short must alternate a visual and sound design which sells the idea of what you think is about to happen... then each time the visuals return we see reaction to what we just heard. All shorts must have 10 seconds (broken up or all at once) of black, with audio that sells the turning point.

Thpppppt!

By SilentFEST I mean specifically NODIALOGfest. Sound and music are perfectly acceptable.

[MattinSTL]

Can we at least have dialog when no mouths are in the shot?

I want to have "reactionFEST"... you know... deliver all the lines on the reverse shot. (seriously that would make a pretty good comedy... show the girl mortified as you hear a revolting insult... then show the guy as she tops it... then show the girl again when you hear the guy gasp... c'mon... funny).

[ConspiracyPenguin]

I actually like the idea of SilentFest, I think it would challenge some filmmakers and at the same time create the possibility for some fantastic entries. I have seen some silent work from folks on this board in previous fests and they were very well done.

EDIT: Just saw Matt's newest post. I like that idea too...

[MattinSTL]

I'm willing to compromise... how about "Silent-but-DeadlyFEST"?

[EduardoMiguel]

Like the farts??

how about "Silent-but-DeadlyFEST"?

[alex whitmer]

Halloween isn't celebrated all over the world (or Xmas for that matter), and as we seem to have a number of countries represented here, why not a seasonal thing, like a Fall Fest. Or maybe an equinox fest?

FearFest works, as it doesn't cater to any one nation's holidays.

On the other hand, maybe some of the countries represented here can chime in and suggest something that is particular to their Fall festivities and / or traditions.

Not sure how many countries are here, but I have seen Ireland, Romania, Singapore, Germany, Mexico, England, Guatemala, Lithuania, Holland, Latvia, Canada, and U.S. Seems I remember one fellow from Nigeria at one time or another as well.

I'm sure there must be more. Let's really mix it up here!!

Alex

http://alexwhitmer.wordpress.com/my-films-wednesdays-farewell/


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[alex whitmer]

The Silent Fest sounds great!! That could be really challenging and most likely produce some fantastic films.

Like this beauty ...

http://www.spike.com/video/2801548/collection/242/channel/shorts

Yes, silent as in no dialogue, like the old pre-talkies. Music and sound effects encouraged!

Alex

[Mattykins]

I am a fan of the mentioned monster fest. Who feels like giving JJ a run for his money? I most certainly do.

[Mobie540]

By SilentFEST I mean specifically NODIALOGfest. Sound and music are perfectly acceptable.

I think NoDialogfest is a great idea because I always hear show, not tell when it comes to writing a story.

[Drew Ott]

I like how the past few fests have a thematic requirement.

[Tom Marshall]

NoDialogFest?? You guys obviously aren't actors... :laugh:

[Postmaster]

Like this beauty ...

http://www.spike.com/video/2801548/collection/242/channel/shorts


Alex

WOW! I was blown away. What a great idea and how beautyfull it was made.

I start to like the idea of a Silent Fest.

Frank

[ConspiracyPenguin]

NoDialogFest?? You guys obviously aren't actors... :laugh:

I am, and sure I can't use dialogue, but acting can be purely physical also. Damn, I can't post anymore tonight. This is number 999 and I need to finish my 1000 video so I can post it tomorrow.

[totitefilms]

What about KungFuFest ;-)?

[Simon Höfer]

I am, and sure I can't use dialogue, but acting can be purely physical also. Damn, I can't post anymore tonight. This is number 999 and I need to finish my 1000 video so I can post it tomorrow.
Haha :D I had the same problem yesterday. Saving all my posts because of the 1000th :D

No Dialog fest eh? So I can resubmit my timefest entry?

[Zak Forsman]

NoDialogFest?? You guys obviously aren't actors... :laugh:

i'm not an actor either and i'm struggling with this concept too. i think it will yield some interesting technique, but limiting to the degree that characters can engage with each other, thereby limiting the depth of the storytelling.

i still prefer themes to genres.

i know it would never fly, but if anytime was a good time, PoliticalFest would make for some very relevant filmmaking.

other ideas...

PopFest - pop culture, celebrity, and the contemporary milieu as a theme
CrimeFest - thematic looks at people living on the edge of society, bending/breaking the law, and the why and how they got there.
MonsterFest - i like this idea. your monster could be literal, or it could be an alcoholic, or a rapist, or a little kids fear of the dark, endless possibilities...

[alex whitmer]

Robert Duval Got his start in film with his no-dialogue roll as Boo in To Kill A Mockingbird. And what a brilliant job.

You don't need dialogue to act. Heck, if it was up to me I'd turn the sappy Titanic into a silent film and shut those two actors up.


I say we call it ... Mime your own business!!

a

[alex whitmer]

A PolitiFest could be interesting, but no doubt a few tempers would fly.

Maybe if done as parodies?

a

http://alexwhitmer.wordpress.com/my-films-you-die-so-beautifully/



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[jasonthewho]

i'm not an actor either and i'm struggling with this concept too. i think it will yield some interesting technique, but limiting to the degree that characters can engage with each other, thereby limiting the depth of the storytelling.

Have you seen The Strangers? Before it devolves into senselessness, the first 20 minutes are quite powerful with maybe five or six lines the whole time. I think if you create the right circumstances, characters might not talk to each other for huge amounts of time.

[justin ewart]

FEST IDEAS

MusicFest - your piece must include a live music performance of some kind and center around the theme of music somehow, this could be a full band or a kid who likes to sing in the bathtub, but something...


BTSFest - all pieces must be a behind the scenes type piece, i think this could be really fun and give opportunity for mockumentry or more serious films about making films...

[clarkage]

haha wow.. I was thinking the same thing along the lines as a "NOdialog Fest" But I was thinking on calling it a SilentFest. (cooler name lol) But I think It would really bring out th talent we have here because it would strain us as writers to come up with a story that wouldnt need dialog. I think it would just be interesting to see how they come out.

[pauly_the_hitman]

Now that we have made our first short for this competition we are ready to get on to the next one...

[pauly_the_hitman]

What about KungFuFest ;-)?

I like the idea of a kungFuFest fest great idea...

[Barry_Green]

Hey pauly, that sig's too big -- can you please resize your banner so that it fits our maximum size guidelines (i.e., no more than 569 wide, no more than 70 tall). Thanks!

[alex whitmer]

What about a rant fest!? That could follow on the heels of the silent fest.

[Mark Johnson]

I say that it is time for "Hot Babes in Lingerie Fest."

If we can all get behind that theme I predict wonderful films.

[clarkage]

haha IM IN! :beer:

[ConspiracyPenguin]

I say that it is time for "Hot Babes in Lingerie Fest."

If we can all get behind that theme I predict wonderful films.

Close this thread, we have our theme! :beer:

[Gohanto]

SecretsFest (always interesting having characters lie to each other)

ObsessionFest

[clarkage]

I think it might be cool to do another adfest. (since i wasnt a member when you guys had that fest!)

[LloydC]

Belly-jiggle fest

[Tim Joy]

I think we should do one where we all use the same script, written together, to start from.

SUPER-COLLABO-SAME-SCRIPT-FEST !

The title needs work...

[Barry_Green]

We've done the same-script thing before. It worked out sort of okay when we had maybe a dozen entries, but I think seeing sixty or eighty takes on the exact same script is gonna prove to be pretty painful...

[Blaine]

Personally, I think this theme based system is the best of all possible worlds in that, if you want to do Sci-Fi within the theme requirement, do Sci-Fi. Musical? Film Noir? Comedy? Horror? Drama? Action? It gives the filmmaker the widest possible latitude to create something different and interesting to him/her. It gives the viewer a lot of variation, too. :thumbsup:

[joshreluctant]

Yeah I think throwing something out thematically works best. For instance, lovefest could've had romantic comedies, action movies with a spouse\girlfriend as a plot device, a horror film about a couple, and of course you can bring science fiction to any theme. Genre wise, it's nice to have that free reign to decide what your budget\capabilities\skills will lean you towards.

[Barry_Green]

And, once again, amidst all the clamoring for "NoirFest", we have another festival where not one person entered a Noir film. :thumbsup:

The themes seem to be the best way to go, exactly as Blaine said: one person interpreted it as a sci-fi, another interpreted it as a musical, another interpreted it as a four-year-old in time-out.

[Rodney V. Smith]

actually the first script I was presented with was a total Noir film.. but my writing partner couldn't figure out how it ended. So there went that entry. We'll have to try the noir genre again for the next festival and actually finish the script this time.

[Rodney V. Smith]

Oh yeah, as well as finishing SHOOTING the movie :embarrassed:

[STYLZ]

Has anyone suggested a MockFest? Mocumenteries? Lighten the mood a bit.

[dopeyname101]

FoodFest?
DisasterFest?
GhostFest?

[alex whitmer]

New World Order Fest

Comedy Fest

Ink Blot Fest

Bad Hair-day Fest

hey, any filmmakers in Missouri? I'd like to propose a collab.

a

[Mark Harris]

And, once again, amidst all the clamoring for "NoirFest", we have another festival where not one person entered a Noir film. :thumbsup:

The themes seem to be the best way to go, exactly as Blaine said: one person interpreted it as a sci-fi, another interpreted it as a musical, another interpreted it as a four-year-old in time-out.

Agreed. In LoveFest I made a noir. The themes allow for soo much more leeway. Love it.

[DChang]

Dogme95 fest!

Although we would have to tweak the rules but you get the idea, natural lighting only, handheld only, diegetic music only, etc. More technique than identity/glamour.

[Barry_Green]

Agreed. In LoveFest I made a noir. The themes allow for soo much more leeway. Love it.
Well, I'll be crotch-kicked, it's true: Mark Harris did indeed deliver a noir. Don't know how I could have overlooked "Katrina", as I thought it was one of the standouts. Sorry 'bout not mentioning that, and well done!

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Well, I'll be crotch-kicked, it's true: Mark Harris did indeed deliver a noir. Don't know how I could have overlooked "Katrina", as I thought it was one of the standouts. Sorry 'bout not mentioning that, and well done!
I thought he was talking about Constance? :huh:

I am easily confused though. :)

[Mark Harris]

yeah, I delivered TWO noirs! :) I actually was talking about Constance in this case.

but I agree that the themes are best because they allow for any style.

[Barry_Green]

DOH! Well, dang... ready for my crotch-kick now.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

DOH! Well, dang... ready for my crotch-kick now.:nads:

It's all good! Mark has a good body of work so I can see why the mistake was made. :thumbup:

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

yeah, I delivered TWO noirs! :) I actually was talking about Constance in this case.

but I agree that the themes are best because they allow for any style.

Couldn't agree more! :thumbup:

[Mark Johnson]

HEY!!! They announced the new fest HERE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0)!!!

[pauly_the_hitman]

I really hope it will be a horror fest I have always wanted to make one and that would be a good reason to do so.

[pauly_the_hitman]

HEY!!! They announced the new fest HERE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0)!!!


So this is what I was warned about. I f**king love Rick Astley he was one of the hippest white man in history. He runs a close second to captain Kirk.

[Barry_Green]

I really hope it will be a horror fest I have always wanted to make one and that would be a good reason to do so.
You can always make a horror film for any of our fests. We've been doing "theme" fests instead of "genre" fests so that people can do whatever genre they want.

[Tom Marshall]

DOH! Well, dang... ready for my crotch-kick now.

Barry's 0 for 2... :thumbsup:

[Tom Marshall]

HEY!!! They announced the new fest HERE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0)!!!

hehe... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvUiLtwlEl8&feature=related

[Helferc]

RickRol'dFest. Rules are red hair or bad dancing must be seen.

[Tom Marshall]

How about RickAstleyFest. Every entry needs a guy with red hair and his name has to be Rick Astley.

[Helferc]

lol yea that works too

[sfoster]

I say sequel fest. You have to make a sequel to a film and part of the rules will be to state the original film and the year it was made!

[tmpafilmer25]

the suspense is killing me...how about suspense fest???

[Dustin R. Rogan]

I say sequel fest. You have to make a sequel to a film and part of the rules will be to state the original film and the year it was made!
That calls for TDRP II. More ninjas & more of me nakie!!!! Of course cast JDS as the head ninja. But this time I'm on Fat Monster's set!!!!

Rogan

[egyptianboxer104]

I would definitely want to be apart of the next fest. If its due date is sometime at the end of october i would have enough time to make it.

Freak Fest!! that seems like an interesting theme.. if that is a theme..

Other ideas:
- Communication - have to show a device of communication. (cell phone, e-mail, radio, etc)
- Death - has to involve the death of someone or something
- poverty - has to include money
- survival -
- secrets - has to include a note being passed from a person
- Hate -
- travel - has to include a vehicle of transportation
- Passion -


Some ideas. The ones in bold are ones i like.

[dopeyname101]

Actually, SecretFest sounds pretty cool.

[Larry R]

I was gonna post a message here that says the next fest is TimeFest and play it off like I was in a time warp and replaying the announcement of the original TimeFest ... but I just knew that someone would believe it and when it turns out not to be TimeFest they would be ticked off ... or when it does, the rest of you would be ticked off :cheesy:

[dopeyname101]

Larry, I just saw by your profile that there was a Hero Fest in the past, and my initial reaction was "Huh. What about a Villian Fest?"

Dumb, maybe. I'm sure you guys already have the next fest's theme chosen.

[Zim]

That would have been a good one Larry,,,,,

[Postmaster]

If we do a SecretFest I do, hereby and hereon, reserve the titles

ENIGMA
The Enigma Effect
The last Enigma
The Enigma Man
The small Enigma
Out of Enigma
The Enigma Project
Escape from the Enigma
Red Enigma
The Five Worst Days in the Life of Enigma
Enigma Van Winkle
The Impossible Enigma
No Enigma
and
Indiana Jones and the last Enigma.

um... and yeah, Kohli can have ""OKAY, SO, MAYBE ENIGMA"

Frank



Frank

[dopeyname101]

You missed "ENIGMA2 - Every. Secret. Counts."

[Larry R]

"Enigma 2: Electric Boogaloo" Take it and my lawyers will be knocking on your door before the entry completes its render!

http://www.day7studios.com/nrestudios_archive/images/smilies/emote_ufo.gif

[Erik Olson]

If we do a SecretFest I do, hereby and hereon, reserve the titles

ENIGMA
The Enigma Effect
The last Enigma
The Enigma Man
The small Enigma
Out of Enigma
The Enigma Project
Escape from the Enigma
Red Enigma
The Five Worst Days in the Life of Enigma
Enigma Van Winkle
The Impossible Enigma
No Enigma
and
Indiana Jones and the last Enigma.

um... and yeah, Kohli can have ""OKAY, SO, MAYBE ENIGMA"

Frank



Frank

Okay, but then I get the word "enema" and all the possible title combinations that come with it.

Awesome. I'm going to do a film like Teeth, but mine will be about something else. Something a little bit dirty. Something... secret.

e

[Postmaster]

I´m extending "Indiana Jones and the last Enigma."

to: "Indiana Jones and his Dad and the Last Temple of Enigma Skull Raiders"

...just to make sure, you never know.

Frank

[Gohanto]

I´m extending "Indiana Jones and the last Enigma."

to: "Indiana Jones and his Dad and the Last Temple of Enigma Skull Raiders"

...just to make sure, you never know.

Frank

Why stop there? I reserve Indiana Jones and the last MindF***

[ConspiracyPenguin]

"Enigma 2: Electric Boogaloo" Take it and my lawyers will be knocking on your door before the entry completes its render!

http://www.day7studios.com/nrestudios_archive/images/smilies/emote_ufo.gif

Larry, I didn't realize your lawyers were actually aliens. Is that Mark Harris in that animation?

[Chuklz]

Why stop there? I reserve Indiana Jones and the last MindF***


Indiana Jones and the Crypt of CGI Child Safe Traps.

[Kholi]

Seein' as how October is right around the corner and all, and this fest probably won't be over til Mid July... Kholi votes...


MONSTER FEST (not to be confused with Fat Monster Fest, where a bunch of men crowd into an apartment and get drunk together).

MONSTER can be defined MANY ways, and not just your typical green slimy skin. Monster's can be machines, mean people and more. And best of all it would give us 3 1/2 months to shoot, bringin' us in on time for Halloween release.

=P

[Matt Sconce]

Seein' as how October is right around the corner and all, and this fest probably won't be over til Mid July... Kholi votes...


MONSTER FEST (not to be confused with Fat Monster Fest, where a bunch of men crowd into an apartment and get drunk together).

MONSTER can be defined MANY ways, and not just your typical green slimy skin. Monster's can be machines, mean people and more. And best of all it would give us 3 1/2 months to shoot, bringin' us in on time for Halloween release.

=P

I LOVE IT!

[Mark Harris]

Seein' as how October is right around the corner and all, and this fest probably won't be over til Mid July... Kholi votes...


MONSTER FEST (not to be confused with Fat Monster Fest, where a bunch of men crowd into an apartment and get drunk together).

MONSTER can be defined MANY ways, and not just your typical green slimy skin. Monster's can be machines, mean people and more. And best of all it would give us 3 1/2 months to shoot, bringin' us in on time for Halloween release.

=P

yeah, but let's be honest. I want to see some green slimy monsters.

[Kholi]

Yeah me too. Actually, Crimson slimy monsters is probably a bit more bad-ass.

Edit here: oh and maybe instead of an object, each entry must feature the line: I've created a Monster. Could be a CARD instead of dialog? Just brainin' here.

[Mark Harris]

Our make-up guy liked how our film came out and seems to want to work with us again, so...:)

[Matt Sconce]

Maybe the line "It's a Monster" would be more broad so someone did not have to create one.

[Kholi]

Maybe the line "It's a Monster" would be more broad so someone did not have to create one.

Or maybe it's just the word "monster" somewhere?

[Matt Sconce]

yeah

[Mark Harris]

The great thing is, if it's monster fest, Rogan will be able to re-use the ass clip he had in the last film.

[Kholi]

Ouch.

[Raptor365]

Got a new guy writing and directing. No idea what's gonna happen but looks like a go. I may hold a boom mike and pass the beers or something. Maybe some edit. No (scripted) VFX as far as I know.

[conrad_johnson]

That's what I hoped, but... he was talking about an ass....

Inappropriate.

Deleted.

[Mark Harris]

Did you say ass?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/97/Donkey-01.jpg/800px-Donkey-01.jpg

[Postmaster]

Yeah, was maybe a bit over the top.

Sorry. Thought it was funny.

Frank

[MattinSTL]

Ditto the Monster FEST.

Put up a poll and "monster" will sweep it.

It would be cool if people actually create a monster, rather then make some person "a monster"... like arguing that Hannibal is a monster (even though he is, but then it's just HorrorFEST 2... which is still good I guess)... but if a DVXuser comes up with something like The Village I'd say it's still acceptable.

[conrad_johnson]

Yeah, was maybe a bit over the top.

Sorry. Thought it was funny.

Frank

Oh, no question it was funny:laugh:

[Postmaster]

Glad you liked it.

[Mark Harris]

The Village I'd say it's still acceptable.

But wouldn't that make it "really obvious twist fest?"

[Mattykins]

Haha, I think it would make it the twist fest if that were the case.

Like I said, monster all the way! (calls up friend who is a concept artist) :grin:

[MattinSTL]

In The Village, at least there was a monster... too bad they had to scooby doo it right off the bat.

The Village would have been better if they revealed that everyone in the village was a hatfield... and they'd all been kept there for a hundred years by the mccoys... who were dressing up as the monster.

"My daddy wore this here monster suit... and his daddy before 'em... and now it's your turn... you keep an eye on them hatfields and iffn any of them wears red, you go into town and tear some sh*t up!"

[Kholi]

Ditto the Monster FEST.

Put up a poll and "monster" will sweep it.

It would be cool if people actually create a monster, rather then make some person "a monster"... like arguing that Hannibal is a monster (even though he is, but then it's just HorrorFEST 2... which is still good I guess)... but if a DVXuser comes up with something like The Village I'd say it's still acceptable.

That's the beauty of it, though. There are so many ways to portray monsters.

[Rodney V. Smith]

Monster Fest hells yeah!

[Brian Parker]

It turns out the real monster...is man.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rwUdL9qXjk

[Kholi]

It turns out the real monster...is man.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rwUdL9qXjk

Scary Door makes me laugh so hard.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Monster Fest could be fun...

[Kholi]

Horrigan declares monster fest could be fun.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Horrigan declares monster fest could be fun.
All bow before me.... :evil:

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Horrigan declares monster fest could be fun.

Good lord, if the two -arry's fail to declare the next fest "MonsterFest" Mike will unleash his rage by turning into...The Incredible Horrigan!

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Good lord, if the two -arry's fail to declare the next fest "MonsterFest" Mike will unleash his rage by turning into...The Incredible Horrigan!Don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Oh, God, he's turning green!

[egyptianboxer104]

monster fest sounds awesome. i would def learn how to do that kind of make-up.... then i could be like the director of pan's labrynth!

[tmnt]

I'll go Ed Wood style and cut 'giant' chiwawas mauling a city. This will be improv.

[Duff]

I'll go Ed Wood style and cut 'giant' chiwawas mauling a city. This will be improv.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=CS3GiMoAkYA

[tmnt]

ah... what the hell was that? Perhaps a candidate for the weirdest cutting thread, lol

[Ethan Schaefer]

I'd motion for experimental film fest...
Like michel gondry shit..
incredible.

[Justin Kuhn]

Monster Fest is cool, requiring a line is quite honestly a horrible idea. Props are much easier to work into a story, and I don't want to hear the same line over and over in all the entries.

[Kholi]

Your mother.

No but for serious: the line is probably a bad idea.

[Tom Marshall]

We watched the Timefest entries with some non-dvxusers. After watching a few, someone said "What's with all the fucking clocks???" :D

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

We watched the Timefest entries with some non-dvxusers. After watching a few, someone said "What's with all the poo pooing clocks???" :DLMAO!! :grin:

That's hilarious...

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Hahahahaha! Fantastic!

[Richard J. Johnson]

I'd motion for experimental film fest...
Like michel gondry shi*..
incredible.

That would be fun.

[Cryogenic Filmworks]

We watched the Timefest entries with some non-dvxusers. After watching a few, someone said "What's with all the poo pooing clocks???" :D

:grin:

Could be worse. Imagine if it were a fest where everyone used the same script.

[Barry_Green]

:grin:

Could be worse. Imagine if it were a fest where everyone used the same script.
Been there, done that. It didn't work out nearly as well as we thought it would.

[Simon Höfer]

Have to wait until friday! Man, I am so curious what it will be! Wanna start working on my next entry :)

[Zoidoid]

A reliable source has told me that it will be ThingyFest. Any genre. Any camera. But you must have at least one obvious shot featuring a thingy of some sort.

EDIT: R-Rating still applies.

[Larry R]

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[Mark Harris]

I'm voting for RickRoll-Fest. Prizes given for the most creative RickRoll.

Like Jesus sends God the Father a link that says: "All humans become good!" And God's all like: "Whoa! I gotta see this!"

And Whammo!

[Zak Forsman]

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is it... EndOfTImesFest? ApocalypseFest? MyBattery'sDeadFest?

[ConspiracyPenguin]

I'm voting for RickRoll-Fest. Prizes given for the most creative RickRoll.

Like Jesus sends God the Father a link that says: "All humans become good!" And God's all like: "Whoa! I gotta see this!"

And Whammo!

:grin: I like it...

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INT. CHURCH - DAY

A crowd of people sit and stare, mezmorized by the presiding priest. The man is deep in the bowels of a loud and emotional sermon.

PRIEST

...and then, I had a dream where Jesus Christ came down from the heavens and said...

Out of nowhere Rick Astley's Nevver Gonna Give You Up begins escaping through large stereo spekers. The crowd is confused and silent.
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Sorry Mark, just realized I kind of went a similar route. Kind of...

[Mattykins]

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I do not have Version Wireless fest?

[Tom Marshall]

CanYouHearMeNowFest

[Cryogenic Filmworks]

CanYouHearMeNowFest

Him, a football field full of pissed off players..... Wishfull thinking....

or

Him, a hockey rink full of pissed off players..... Wishfull thinking....

[Tom Marshall]

Him, a football field full of pissed off players..... Wishfull thinking....

or

Him, a hockey rink full of pissed off players..... Wishfull thinking....

Sounds like you've got a rough story worked out. :D

[Weston]

I'm voting for RickRoll-Fest. Prizes given for the most creative RickRoll.

A friend once gave me a dinner roll with a Rick Astley picture taped to it.

It was dastardly.

[Tim Joy]

I think I (and many others) would do better if it was a "Most Horribly Un-Watchable-Movie-Fest" !!

Ok, that's a stupid idea....

Action-adventure-fest?

Sci-fi fest? so we can kill two birds with one *laser*, so to speak.

[alex whitmer]

how about a 'I-wish-I-hadn't-done-that' fest.

a

[Mattykins]

how about a 'I-wish-I-hadn't-done-that' fest.

a

Alex, then that would be a film of my daily life. :grin:

[Shawn Philip Nelson]

BoobFest!

"See normally I wouldnt ask you to take your shirt off, but you see, there's this fest..."

[Mark Harris]

Whatever it is, I hope I can work in a Werewolf and a Shark.

[Postmaster]

....and Rogans ass.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

how about a 'I-wish-I-hadn't-done-that' fest.

a

i already did that 4 this fest

Rogan

[Mark Harris]

Maybe Rogan's ass can be the prop we have to include in every entry...

[Zak Forsman]

Whatever it is, I hope its something that simply provides a playground for the characters and doesn't so much as point to specific plot requirements. Like if we did a TwistFest, that would be lame. to me, some of the best results came from LoveFest and DramaFest and I'd like to see another fest that was as broad as those.

come on DVX, I've got some money set aside to do something really spectacular and I'd love for it to be a part of the next fest. inspire me, haha! :)

[Zak Forsman]

Maybe Rogan's ass can be the prop we have to include in every entry...
AssFest?

[Dustin R. Rogan]

....and Rogans ass.

all the flick i help on i try to talk the director into letting me in it. and if they say no, isneak in whilst running boom...they usually catch it. ala Bartholomew and Retribution...

Rogan

[Dustin R. Rogan]

AssFest?
my ass is for sale just fly it out and back home, and feed it a beer ever so often

Rogan

[Mattykins]

Hmm, as much as I would love to ship Rogan up to New York for his ass...

Although I think I would have to go for shawns boob fest instead. Rogan's ass < nice boobs. :grin:

Come on monster fest!

[Mark Harris]

I would love MonsterFest. But we should push the Zak Forsmans and the Matt Garretts and the Wartez's and Jason Ramseys to enter and give unique spins on the theme, so it's not just a lot of, well, monsters.









And serial killers.

[Mattykins]

That is true. I am sure people will come up with great ideas. Hell, didn't veggie tales have a monster thing? I don't think a carrot would be as scary as a serial killer. But hey, why not? Unique spin?

I am really looking forward to that announcement though.

[Kholi]

I wouldn't count on MonsterFest. :B But it's a fun idea.

I think it'll be like what Zak suggests: something open-territory. I agree that the best ones came out of Love and DramaFest so far.

[Zak Forsman]

how about AwesomeFest? nothing more broad than that. just be f*cking awesome. i'm kidding of course. not everyone can be awesome. many are incredibly lame.

[Zak Forsman]

or, I know! $150K Budget Fest!!! Prop requirement is Rogan's ass!! Who's with me!!!!?!?!?!?

[Kholi]

I don't think you're lame, Zak. Now can I have some money to shoot a MANIAC trailer? I promise to give your money back when I sell it... the trailer I mean.

[Mattykins]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiHsxQJ9ZOo

I think awesome fest already has itself a winner.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

or, I know! $150K Budget Fest!!! Prop requirement is Rogan's ass!! Who's with me!!!!?!?!?!?
I'll be in anyones movie for $150k :Drogar-Happy(DBG):
lol

Rogan

[Simon Höfer]

I am happy as long as I can do an action horror flick :D And I hope that the theme incorporates with the ideas I've already got... One artsy film is enough for a couple of years!

Blood, stunts and super slomo :evil:

Edited to add: And don't forget the female Zombie-Vampires :cheesy:

[alex whitmer]

i already did that 4 this fest

Rogan

Okay, putting that into perspective ...

... A 'I-wish-Rogan-hadn't-done-that' Fest.

a

[J.R. Hudson]

I am happy as long as I can do an action horror flick :D And I hope that the theme incorporates with the ideas I've already got... One artsy film is enough for a couple of years!

Blood, stunts and super slomo :evil:

Edited to add: And don't forget the female Zombie-Vampires :cheesy:


:beer:
:beer:
:)

[Simon Höfer]

:beer:
:beer:
:)
And I am really not kidding :D It's all in my head.... Man, waiting for the release of the next fest on friday! It's killing me! Gonna start stunt training next week hopefully :violent5::nads:

[Mattykins]

Where did you pull friday from? I think I missed a post here...

But Simon, I am in the same boat. I have one idea that can be adapted (if the theme is right) and I have some people awaiting my go who are looking forward to tackling this bugger. I am thinking of shooting 16mm for this one.

And no way, stunt training? How much is airfare to the US? haha. Have fun with that man.

[Simon Höfer]

Where did you pull friday from? I think I missed a post here...


Jason mentioned it in the thread (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=140087) about the TimeFest finalists and screening etc.
At the bottom it says:
Winners, and Prizes will be announced at the L.A. Screening, and will be simulcast live from DVXFest.com via video webcast. Next Fest will also be announced at that time.
But Simon, I am in the same boat. I have one idea that can be adapted (if the theme is right) and I have some people awaiting my go who are looking forward to tackling this bugger. I am thinking of shooting 16mm for this one.

Wow, 16mm sounds really good! Hope it happens, looking fordward to it :) I am gonna use my HVX and will do some 60p slomo!

And no way, stunt training? How much is airfare to the US? haha. Have fun with that man.

Airfare depends on where in the US :D New york is about 630$ and LA is like 950$ :undecided

Well, lets say I can do things "normal" people are not able to do... :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)
Example:
http://www.hoefer-supervision.de/wallflip.gif

So I'll try to make the best out of it :)

[Tom Marshall]

Airfare depends on where in the US :D New york is about 630$ and LA is like 950$ :undecided

Holy crap! That's a lot of cash...

Well, lets say I can do things "normal" people are not able to do... :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)
Example:
http://www.hoefer-supervision.de/wallflip.gif

So I'll try to make the best out of it :)

Yeah, I can't do that... :Drogar-Shock(DBG):

[Mattykins]

Hmm, maybe on another film I'll get you out here to New York. :p I would break myself if I tried something like that.

Haha, well then, I can't wait till friday!

[Larry R]

I can do it .... if I'm on a wire rig :)

[ConspiracyPenguin]

I've done it...








...in my head.

[Postmaster]

I already got a plot in my head, whatever they call the next fest I have to find a way to fit it in the theme -it´s so cool - I just have to make it (and a nice reason to break in my new steadycam).

Frank

[Dustin R. Rogan]

I already got a plot in my head, whatever they call the next fest I have to find a way to fit it in the theme -it´s so cool - I just have to make it (and a nice reason to break my new steadycam).

Frank

why would you want to break your new steadicam?

I'll take it

Rogan

[Postmaster]

err... break in the new Steadycam.

....need coffee.

Frank

[Mark Johnson]

Tell us about the plot in your head Frank. Sounds veeeerrry interesting!

[Simon Höfer]

I already got a plot in my head, whatever they call the next fest I have to find a way to fit it in the theme -it´s so cool - I just have to make it (and a nice reason to break in my new steadycam).

Frank
Yeah, I am in the same boat. I wanted to shoot this film already for all hallows fest last year. I developed it further now and got some pretty cool ideas and hope so bad it fits in the theme! I'm dying if it doesn't :embarasse But I think its quite versatile.

And I am also gonna use my stabilizer in a film for the first time :) It's getting quite dusty already. Me wants some fast running scenes :D

[Postmaster]

Tell us about the plot in your head Frank. Sounds veeeerrry interesting!

No spoilers yet...

.... well, maybe a little teaser.

Imagine you come home from work, you find out, there was someone in your flat. And as you look throu the rooms the door slams - OHMYGWD! he was still in here the whole time.

.....and that happens EVERY day.

Title is: "At the Door"

....O.K. that´s it. Already too much told.

Frank

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

I have an idea as well and I'm hoping that I can make use of it.
It will depend largely on the theme announcement.

I'm sure I can make it work though...

Mike

[Mark Johnson]

No spoilers yet...

.... well, maybe a little teaser.

Imagine you come home from work, you find out, there was someone in your flat. And as you look throu the rooms the door slams - OHMYGWD! he was still in here the whole time.

.....and that happens EVERY day.



Frank, that is EXACTLY what our idea is. Except ours is on a spaceship.

[Postmaster]

Except ours is on a spaceship.

...go to get me a Death Star. :evil:

[Tom Marshall]

Frank, that is EXACTLY what our idea is. Except ours is on a spaceship.

... and instead of someone being in your flat, you realize you're dangerously low on Oxygen.

[Erik Olson]

Frank, that is EXACTLY what our idea is. Except ours is on a spaceship.

I fear we'll be seeing a lot of that damn spaceship. A lot.

e

[ConspiracyPenguin]

I fear we'll be seeing a lot of that damn spaceship. A lot.

e

You fear it? I was told I have to sleep in the fucking thing when I go down there for the screening. That, and Mark keeps sending me random videos of puppet shows he made in the cockpit set.

16 is enough, sir, the plot lines are starting to get monotonous!

-----------------

I don't have an idea yet, I always wait until the theme is announced then I start brainstorming. Then I write and work that out for a while. Then I see if I can do it. Then I start filming and get pissy when I don't act up to my own standards for the first take or two. Then I yell when someone f's up the pan shot of the dune buggy (when we only had one chance). Then I reluctantly pull the plug because nothing is going right, the deadline is in two days and I still have half the damn thing to film.

Well, hopefully it will go differently this time. :D

[Postmaster]

I already know what Mark did in that space ship with those Zuccinis and Corn Cobs and whatnot, for his next film - and I am shocked!

http://www.hackermovies.com/moviefiles/x-mess.wmv

Fank

[sfoster]

Just curious, If the scriptfest scripts can be used in the next fest, does that mean it's going to be the same theme and requirements???

[deedive]

twilightfest!!!!