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Noel Evans
07-07-2009, 12:07 AM
If its revenge fest, I already have a script (that needs some tweaks - but nonetheless). Decided I wanted to enter again and really push it.

711
07-07-2009, 01:31 AM
Revenge Fest sounds like a pretty good idea.

Simon Höfer
07-07-2009, 02:50 AM
I'm not so convinced about revenge fest...

It doesn't restrict to a genre, but it pretty much dictates the story. I feel like we will see too many similar stories. It is not as open as Questfest or Lossfest or All Hollows fest.

Just my 2cents.

chriscurl
07-07-2009, 05:30 AM
That is a valid point, not quite as open as previous themes, although I bet it can be taken and examined from some interesting perspectives, so while it could work maybe there is something better out there, lets hear it.

j1clark@ucsd.edu
07-07-2009, 12:34 PM
I'm not so convinced about revenge fest...

It doesn't restrict to a genre, but it pretty much dictates the story. I feel like we will see too many similar stories. It is not as open as Questfest or Lossfest or All Hollows fest.

Just my 2cents.


Of your list, I think the "All Hallows" is the only one where 'any type of story would work, even with the theme being 'all hallows''... Loss fest implies a story about 'loss',
whether its your Red Rider BB gun, or your soul... (or would that be for All Hallows...). Quest sets a story line as well, something/someone/someplace/somestateofmind is to be sought...

Revenge is just a stroy line theme in line with Quest and Loss...

As a note, since the next fest would be around or perhaps a bit later than Halloween... I could see an amalgamation of the two themes...

JonB
07-07-2009, 07:45 PM
I for one would really enjoy a Revenge themed Fest. I think its a terrific idea!

MrFluffy
07-08-2009, 12:19 AM
"Revenge (synonym vengeance) is a harmful action against a person or group as a response to a (real or perceived) wrongdoing. Although many aspects of revenge resemble the concept of justice (http://www.dvxuser.com/wiki/Justice), revenge connotes a more injurious and punitive (http://www.dvxuser.com/wiki/Punishment) focus as opposed to a harmonious and restorative one. Whereas justice generally implies actions undertaken and supported by a legitimate judicial system, by a system of ethics, or on behalf of an ethical majority, revenge generally implies actions undertaken by an individual or narrowly defined group outside the boundaries of judicial or ethical conduct. The goal of revenge usually consists of forcing the perceived wrongdoer to suffer the same or greater pain than that which was originally inflicted."

Not much scope for creating uplifting fun films without using a very wide latitide of the definition and probably not meeting the spec.

Revenge would thus define the feel of the film as well as the actions needed to fulfil it.

PayBack fest would work better as it allows for revenge and justice, as well as much more besides.

Martin Landsburg
07-08-2009, 08:32 AM
i, too, am in favor for revenge...dark, bloody, justified, served cold....

Michael Anthony Horrigan
07-08-2009, 08:37 AM
I actually don't want to watch a ton of revenge flicks. It will get old fast.
It needs to be more open than that.

What might be interesting is a first time dual theme. Maybe Revenge/Forgiveness.

That way we don't know what's going to happen until near the end of each entry. Might keep us guessing at least.

Judging by this revenge thread that idea probably won't work. :)

Voytech
07-08-2009, 08:52 AM
How about Escape Fest?

I think it's rather open. From the very physical escape (from prison for example) to more metaphoric escapes.. (escape from a situation, feeling, relationship... etc).

Any thoughts?

JonB
07-08-2009, 09:26 AM
What might be interesting is a first time dual theme. Maybe Revenge/Forgiveness.

That way we don't know what's going to happen until near the end of each entry.

I for one really like that idea! I think it would be neat, and would allow for a lot of possibilities. It would be interesting to see where most films swing.

Jeff Anderson
07-08-2009, 09:29 AM
MAH - love it! The dual theme would really open up some possibilities and like you said you wouldnt know what was going to happen.

Morox
07-08-2009, 08:01 PM
The dual theme is a good idea. I like it!

Gary Sconce
07-08-2009, 08:25 PM
TwistFest :engel017:...:evil: Every film must have one twist or more.

Tom Shortridge
07-08-2009, 09:33 PM
So Retribution Fest is what it looks like we're swinging towards?

ret·ri·bu·tion http://www.merriam-webster.com/images/audio.gif (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retribution#)Pronunciation: \ˌre-trə-ˈbyü-shən\ Function:noun Etymology:Middle English retribucioun, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin retribution-, retributio, from Latin retribuere to pay back, from re- + tribuere to pay — more at tribute (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tribute)Date:14th century 1: recompense (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recompense), reward (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reward)2: the dispensing or receiving of reward or punishment especially in the hereafter3: something given or exacted in recompense ; especially : punishment (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punishment)

So it seems like it'd work with both punishment/revenge or reward....

IjabaFilms
07-09-2009, 06:43 AM
I'd like to see a fest dealing with "firsts". The first time someone fell in love, the first time someone fell in public, the first time someone did this or that. Or any kind of first actually. Or you could be unique and do seconds or 4ths or something nonsensical. hahahaha

jpsheets
07-09-2009, 08:23 AM
I'm liking the Revenge/Forgiveness fest idea! I have a idea that I'd like to resurrect for that Fest.

cheers,
Jon

John LaBonney
07-10-2009, 11:31 AM
I think CrimeFest, the once-considered competitor to QuestFest, would be great.

MrFluffy
07-10-2009, 11:39 AM
I think CrimeFest, the once-considered competitor to QuestFest, would be great.
Gets My Vote.

KOHR
07-10-2009, 11:58 AM
I like CrimeFest as well... seems like a lot of revenge/forgiveness stories could fit in that theme as well if anyone still wanted to do that.

Some of my ideas... (sorry if any of these had been stated before)

EndFest or DoomFest -- anything dealing with the end or demise of something... could range from someone ending an ant's life to the apocalypse.

OneFest -- this would be kind of an interesting requirement which I think would tie the submitted films together better but wouldn't really limit genre at all. Basically, you are limited to one character- that doesn't mean that the person has to be absolutely alone in the entire piece... maybe just that they are the only character with lines spoken on screen. Just seems like an interesting writing/directorial challenge to me.

RealFest -- Every project must at least be loosely based upon a real event... ranging from a local crime story to WWII.

edit: If everyone is interested in the dual theme, why not just do "DualFest" where you have to portray two sides of something. That would be far more open... forgiveness seems almost like you just have the same revenge-esque story...but the ending is anti-climatic instead.

and of course...

ZombieFest II (brought back by popular demand) -- honestly, I dont think 90% of the people participating in the fests now were participating when the first ZombieFest happened 4 YEARS AGO. Its nearing Halloween, and who doesn't love a good zombie flick? If it were really that big of a problem to repeat, they could just retitle it "UndeadFest." :D

chriscurl
07-10-2009, 03:01 PM
EndFest or DoomFest -- anything dealing with the end or demise of something... could range from someone ending an ant's life to the apocalypse.


I reeeeally like this one, would also fit in well with when the contest ends, so much potential here beyond the obvious.

ramsaur
07-10-2009, 03:52 PM
Dead or Alive Fest
Straight up Horror Fest
Revenge/Forgive Fest (good idea with the combination themes for whoever chose that)
Thriller Killer Fest

EDIT: forgot about CrimeFest everyone was talking about before Quest Fest. Hey that can fit a horror genre. I could go for a crime fest.

What ever horrorish fest it is I already have a few ideas. just gotta see which idea fits the fest theme most.

JonB
07-10-2009, 10:39 PM
edit: If everyone is interested in the dual theme, why not just do "DualFest" where you have to portray two sides of something. That would be far more open... forgiveness seems almost like you just have the same revenge-esque story...but the ending is anti-climatic instead.

This is much different than whats being currently proposed. The revenge/forgiveness theme means people can pick either or. Trying to do both is a lot more difficult and limiting. This way you can make a film thats completely about forgiveness, or completely about revenge. It would take the mystery out of it if every film contained revenge and forgiveness.

Studio595
07-11-2009, 10:46 PM
Im really liking DoomFest or EndFest. I've got a pre-apocalypse film on the brain :D

KOHR
07-11-2009, 11:41 PM
Im really liking DoomFest or EndFest. I've got a pre-apocalypse film on the brain :D


DoomFest or EndFest is actually the only theme idea i had that I didn't already have at least a concept for. All the others I have old script ideas laying around. However, I do think it could be a lot of fun.

MrFluffy
07-14-2009, 04:47 AM
DisasterFest

armisiano
07-14-2009, 06:39 AM
DialogueFest, all films are required to have good dialogue and focus on characters and story told through their verbal and emotional exchanges.

Or KaBoomFest. KaBoomFest would be good. All films must include at some point a big kaboom. Borderline Earth Shattering KaBoom.

One of those two.

MrFluffy
07-14-2009, 06:41 AM
NoGunsFest, for everyone outside the USA :)

Richard J. Johnson
07-15-2009, 08:12 AM
I'm ready for Crimefest. endfest sounds too similar to loss fest to me.

JonB
07-15-2009, 08:32 AM
I'm still gunning for revenge/forgiveness fest. I think that would be very open, and will keep us wondering til the end of every film.

KOHR
07-15-2009, 09:40 AM
I think that its probably going to wind up being either Revenge/Forgive or Crime (just because they seem the most popular)... between those two, I'd probably have to go with Crime.... however, I don't know if the idea I currently have for it actually fits. I mean, for crime, technically, if you have a guy J-walk in the beginning of the film, and then goes on and finishes whatever the story is, it is technically still crime-related. If its broad, the idea I have for it already will probably fit.

Studio595
07-16-2009, 06:36 PM
Hear me out:

Bio-Fest. Like biological... stuff :D


Hmmm... then again, too close to doom fest

ramsaur
07-16-2009, 10:02 PM
I think we should go back to crimefest. that was popular when we were voting between that and questfest and it can get popular again and that it can fit the horror since halloween will be coming along. And I don't know if I can do a two-theme revenge/forgive but I can do crime so I change my vote to crime.

GoodLuck
07-16-2009, 11:05 PM
When is the next fest starting, anyone got a time frame?

Darkline
07-17-2009, 01:48 AM
Disasterfest could be fun.

The fests seem to run in 3 major genres. Jan, charatcer driven. Summer, action and Winter, Horror/supernatural. So I would probably be suprised to see crimefest or revengefest this time round.

Maybe we're running out of broad strokes for the fests and they might end up becoming too specific which Im sure the mods dont want. Maybe the Oct fest should just be called HalloweenFest, ActionFest for the summer and SomethingElseABitMoreCharacterDrivenFest for Jan.

But then again it is fun to speculate. So... I prefer Disasterfest simply because it doesnt dictate the content, only the scenario. Something like revenge/forgivenessfest is more specific about how the story is structured which isnt traditionally what they've done.

KOHR
07-17-2009, 11:32 AM
Disasterfest could be fun.

The fests seem to run in 3 major genres. Jan, charatcer driven. Summer, action and Winter, Horror/supernatural. So I would probably be suprised to see crimefest or revengefest this time round.

Maybe we're running out of broad strokes for the fests and they might end up becoming too specific which Im sure the mods dont want. Maybe the Oct fest should just be called HalloweenFest, ActionFest for the summer and SomethingElseABitMoreCharacterDrivenFest for Jan.

But then again it is fun to speculate. So... I prefer Disasterfest simply because it doesnt dictate the content, only the scenario. Something like revenge/forgivenessfest is more specific about how the story is structured which isnt traditionally what they've done.

Agree with this post ^^

I think that revenge/forgiveness allows the filmmaker to make one of two movies... because if you think about it, revenge and forgiveness basically dictate the major plot points of a film.

Revenge:
Key incident: Someone does something to the protagonist
Plot point 1: Protagonist decides to do something about it.
Struggle: Protagonist works out how they will get even.
Plot point 2: Protagonist fails in attempt but then gives it another shot or tries differently.
Climax/End: Revenge works or backfires

Forgiveness
Key incident: Someone does something to the protagonist
Plot point 1: Protagonist decides to do something about it.
Struggle: Protagonist works out how they will get even.
Plot point 2: Protagonist either fails in attempt or sees the antagonist in a different light.
Climax/End: Protagonist turns new leaf and forgives the antagonist.

Of course, antagonist and protagonist can be flipped in either of those and you pretty much wind up with 4 spines for every single entry. That's my main buff with the revenge/forgiveness idea... or anything dealing with either of them. Things like TimeFest, HeroFest, QuestFest, HallowsFest, etc. had nothing do with structure of the story. I mean, Questfest was insanely broad-- the requirement is described as "Your protagonist wants something and has to endure challenges to get it." -- which is the basic description of developing any character for any movie ever made. I think we need to be thinking of themes that involve a greater spectrum of plot possibilities-- even CrimeFest (while I like the idea) is a bit tight and probably most of the ideas for it could be placed in other broader fest themes.

edit:
Some other ideas which are broader (trying to fit fall themes here):

FEARfest: Anything dealing with phobias, or something that incites fear...etc.

MONSTERfest: Anything dealing with a beast, monster, or creature. Could range from a sci-fi where a man slowly transforms into a fly creature after a teleportation accident -- to a horror about something lurking in the woods -- to a drama about a man who has become a "monster" over years of cruel behavior -- to a comedy about a household appliance gone wild. Obviously this could deal with famous monsters too... vampires, werewolves, zombies, ghosts, etc.

chriscurl
07-17-2009, 12:39 PM
Yessssss MONSTERFEST....make it so!

Studio595
07-17-2009, 01:57 PM
Im changin' here people!

MONSTERFEST IT IS!!! :D

KOHR
07-17-2009, 02:04 PM
I sure hope that we see a poll pretty soon.... it seems like there is less enthusiasm about next fest than there usually is. There isn't even a thread devoted to it in the current fest forum. Maybe its just me. Anyway, I had to miss out on this most recent one because of other obligations but I'm itching to be a part of this one.

Unfortunately I might have to miss it because I have two projects I'm starting at the moment and I don't know if I will have the time. :(

jeremytuttle
07-17-2009, 03:57 PM
Because it would be around Halloween time I'm digging:

Revenge/ForgivnessFest or RetributionFest
FearFest
and yes MonsterFest sounds cool (could be tough to do right though)

All though... Christmas/Holidays are also around then... Could be fun to do Christmas movies...

Darkline
07-18-2009, 02:02 AM
Monsterfest is a pretty good one! I guess that could include ghosts, zombies, boogeymen, whatever... I like it.

As for the interest in the next fest. I'm not sure, traditionally the fall fest has been really popular.... I havent counted but the turnout of Questfest seems to be a bit lower than what we've had before. I wonder if that's due to either people just sitting out this time, or whether the whole pitch idea put some people off from entering? For me, it was just resources. Everyone has been too busy to help.

I really want to enter the next one, but my biggest problem im crap at writing 6 min shorts, everything I structure seems to have 3 reversals and becomes too big.. waaaa

KOHR
07-18-2009, 11:54 AM
Monsterfest is a pretty good one! I guess that could include ghosts, zombies, boogeymen, whatever... I like it.

As for the interest in the next fest. I'm not sure, traditionally the fall fest has been really popular.... I havent counted but the turnout of Questfest seems to be a bit lower than what we've had before. I wonder if that's due to either people just sitting out this time, or whether the whole pitch idea put some people off from entering? For me, it was just resources. Everyone has been too busy to help.

I really want to enter the next one, but my biggest problem im crap at writing 6 min shorts, everything I structure seems to have 3 reversals and becomes too big.. waaaa


Hey darkline, if your interested in directing someone elses writing-- I could lend you my services for whatever this next fest is. I have a pretty quick turn around time for scripts and, without bragging, I'd have to say that I'm a pretty decent writer. Anyway, I'm guessing that I won't be able to direct a project for this upcoming fest (due to other obligations) :cry: but I'd love to write something and after seeing your work on Broadcast, I'm sure it would be in great hands. Let me know if you want to work something out (I write for free haha... send me a PM). :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

Darkline
07-21-2009, 10:09 AM
Cheers KOHR,

I thought Paired was very well written! Well, I have maybe 3 ideas for the next fest depending on what suits best. I may try to hack them and get them down to 6 minutes (Ive just done another screenwriting class so Im eager to put what I've learnt into action), but I for sure would be happy to take any advice you had on my drafts, if willing... drop me a PM and we'll chat.


anyway, back to Monsterfest or Disasterfest. :-D

ramsaur
07-21-2009, 03:26 PM
Now my votes gone from revenge, revenge/forgive, crime, now monster.

MrFluffy
07-22-2009, 05:41 AM
I guess we wont have a teaser vote this time. Shame as it would allow us to put our thinking hats on a few days early.

Richard J. Johnson
07-22-2009, 08:25 AM
Well if Darkline is jumping back in, I REALLY need to step my game up.

KOHR
07-22-2009, 11:43 AM
Well, if we aren't going to have an official vote... I'm saying MonsterFest is my pick overall. Its definitely broad enough and doesn't dictate the genre or structure of any entry. It fits the seasonal theme.... and I think it demands creative output for people to either avoid the trite monster stories or to put a surprising twist on them to make them more interesting.

MonsterFest: 1
Bad guys: 0

chriscurl
07-22-2009, 12:34 PM
Monsterfest is definitely the most intimidating to me, but also the most appealing and exciting, and the one that I would most like to see 50 or so variations on, just to see where people go with it. Let's make it happen!

Voytech
07-22-2009, 01:13 PM
Chalk me up for MonsterFest as well. I have many monsters in my closet...

Morox
07-22-2009, 05:11 PM
I have a feeling MonsterFest would attract a lot of viewers and not so much people willing to actually create a short. It seems almost too restricted.

KOHR
07-26-2009, 12:44 AM
Just announced! Its MONSTERFEST! Yeehah. :D Now I gotta participate

chriscurl
07-26-2009, 05:27 AM
Good job KOHR! Of course now it the hard part!

Steve Laramie
07-26-2009, 04:12 PM
zombie fest?

JonB
07-26-2009, 04:16 PM
zombie fest?

Its already monster fest. I guess zombies falls under that category though.

Luis_
07-26-2009, 06:07 PM
MONSTERS???..... tough one I think!

well.....
can I use my mother in-law? lol.....
(you don't really have to answer that):Drogar-Dum(DBG):

Jason Ramsey
07-26-2009, 11:22 PM
Monsters, Zombies, Vampires, etc, etc... That stuff will all be encompassed by monsterfest, but trying to leave it open for folks who want to get creative.

Later,
Jason

RodThompson
11-01-2009, 09:12 AM
Alright, the MonsterFest videos are live...lets start getting ready for NextFest!!!

darkrequiem1134
11-01-2009, 05:40 PM
well considering the next fest is going to end so close to valentines day....im assuming its gonna have something to do with love....id rather it not but if i does i have a couple ideas i could work with....i'm hoping they just neglect valentines day a do something much cooler for a theme....but only time will tell

Zak Forsman
11-01-2009, 05:58 PM
typically we cycle through three broad themes a year...

DARK FICTION (fall)
DRAMATIC WORKS (winter/spring)
POPCORN MOVIES (summer)

We have a good one in mind, but please offer up your ideas. the last couple have all come from community recommendations. Keep in mind that the next fest follows in the tradition of human interaction, compelling dramatic narratives, and a focus on character work and dialogue. the intent is to nurture the part of filmmaking that lies at the heart of our movies... the characters.

We've already done DramaFest, LoveFest & LossFest during this time of year. I can't wait to see the films produced next!

Jordan_S
11-01-2009, 07:07 PM
MoneyFest: earning, stealing, or borrowing cash is the narrative focus.

ramsaur
11-02-2009, 05:28 AM
give us an end of the world type fest. Now that'd be fun. But then it might be boring to watch all films with the world ending. But hey still a good thought.

RodThompson
11-02-2009, 05:37 PM
I'd say ENDFest.

There are a lot of ending besides end of the world.

ramsaur
11-02-2009, 06:14 PM
very true, well wether the film deals with love, something coming to an end, saving something/someone. I have a great idea that can fit it all. But something about Ending would be really fun to do.

Richard J. Johnson
11-03-2009, 07:36 AM
I'm hoping crimefest or warfest this time around.

Tom Marshall
11-03-2009, 10:54 AM
Since it's around Valentines day, why not switch it around and do HateFest?

Michael Anthony Horrigan
11-03-2009, 10:59 AM
I'll second CrimeFest!! Not sure about HateFest. Might open the door for a lot of racial BS.

Mark Harris
11-03-2009, 12:00 PM
I'll second CrimeFest!! Not sure about HateFest. Might open the door for a lot of racial BS.

You hatin' on HateFest?

Mark Harris
11-03-2009, 12:03 PM
I doubt it will be crimefest next. They usually do touchy-feely fests in winter. How about Cuddle-Fest? I will fly to Texas and make a movie with JACK called "Two Bears Six Minute Cuddle-a-thon" Mmmm, yeah, let it sink in...

ZazaCast
11-03-2009, 12:14 PM
PassionFest... A film of intense emotions, strong sexual desire, love, hate, emotional outbursts, obsession, enthusiasm.

Jason Ramsey
11-03-2009, 12:17 PM
you guys are thinking too "lovey dovey" :)

it's human drama.... not necessarily sappyfest... and we already had "LoveFest" :)

keep the ideas coming... we always come here when it's time to think about the next fest ideas and such...

we're ahead of the game this time though, and I think you guys are going to love it.

later,
Jason

ZazaCast
11-03-2009, 12:21 PM
:love4:

Michael Anthony Horrigan
11-03-2009, 12:43 PM
How about TragedyFest?
That can cover a whole whack of strong emotions.

Although it sounds like you guys have already chosen one. :)

Jason Ramsey
11-03-2009, 12:44 PM
keep 'em coming all the same :)

nothing is ever 100% locked down, and like I said, we come back to this thread for ideas everytime.

Mark Harris
11-03-2009, 12:46 PM
BIG BEAR CUDDLE FEST...the backhair. The chins. The love-handles...Jack Stanley. Mark Harris. Just let the image take you away...

Michael Anthony Horrigan
11-03-2009, 12:57 PM
keep 'em coming all the same :)

nothing is ever 100% locked down, and like I said, we come back to this thread for ideas everytime.Alright... Tragedy Fest! Tragedy Fest!

Or... you could go with Mark's idea.
I better find a bear or something as backup.

:undecided

MrFluffy
11-03-2009, 01:22 PM
AngstFest because we dont know whats coming.

Tom Marshall
11-03-2009, 01:43 PM
RomCom fest... :zombie_smiley:

ramsaur
11-03-2009, 02:46 PM
Alright... Tragedy Fest! Tragedy Fest!

Wouldn't tragedy be a little similar to Loss Fest?

Michael Anthony Horrigan
11-03-2009, 04:29 PM
Wouldn't tragedy be a little similar to Loss Fest?
I lost a sock once. It was no tragedy.

RodThompson
11-03-2009, 04:39 PM
RamFest

A film dedicated to the greatness of Jason Ramsey. Films can focus on his wealth, bravado, harem of half-nekkid 200 lb Kentuckian woman, or his long time love for all things "sheep."

hoz
11-03-2009, 04:44 PM
Infest - the fest about its own dvxuser forum members. don't know how interesting that might be... but , who knows!

Voytech
11-03-2009, 04:51 PM
Change fest? As in the character(s) experiencing a change in their life. Seems generic.

polfilmblog
11-03-2009, 10:44 PM
Lampoon Fest?

EditPhish
11-04-2009, 10:20 AM
ChangeFest is kinda cool... Like that idea.

How about MusicalFest... Anything can be a musical, and the genre itself would be challenging...

ZazaCast
11-04-2009, 10:25 AM
UglyFest

Nitsuj
11-04-2009, 05:48 PM
FuFest - Kung Fu flick
MontageFest - Best montage in the flick wins
MusicFest - Music video
MobFest - Mob flick
SantaFest - Santa!
ClayFest - Clay!
NoirFest - Best noir
TragedyFest - Yeah... oh no tragedy!

MSpencer
11-05-2009, 12:00 PM
musical fest. i liked that one.

Morox
11-05-2009, 12:42 PM
I believe CrimeFest almost won one or two fests back. I'd like to do that one...

Jackson Miller
11-05-2009, 04:52 PM
crime fest!!!!

Michael Anthony Horrigan
11-05-2009, 06:55 PM
crime fest!!!!
Bring it!

Nitsuj
11-05-2009, 06:59 PM
NinjaFest - wait... that would be boring because you wouldn't see anything. Least if it was done right.

robzoo
11-06-2009, 10:24 AM
How about - hurt fest, that could cover a whole range of topics and would subsequently fit right in with the whole lovey dovey valentines day ishh.

Brickhouse
11-06-2009, 11:19 AM
I want to see some sort of ComedyFest

Tom Marshall
11-06-2009, 04:04 PM
TragedyFest would be cool. And I vote no for ComedyFest. A whole fest filled with comedies would get old fast... though I suppose some would argue the same point for TragedyFest...

ramsaur
11-06-2009, 11:21 PM
I think I could go back and try crime. Tragedy would be fun too. But I'd like to know what this cool idea the mods have. hmm. I'm trying to think of outside the box ideas myself. Hard to think of a good theme.

Rodney V. Smith
11-06-2009, 11:53 PM
Crime fest!!! Bring it on! Covers wide a wide variety of styles and topics. Bring on the CRIME FEST!

Tom Marshall
11-07-2009, 06:46 AM
Rodney, you're just looking for an excuse to go hold up a liquor store... :kali:

vurfing
11-07-2009, 06:54 AM
RealityFest - must be shot real time, minimal cuts like 'Cops' or other tv shows and all handheld.

Jordan_S
11-07-2009, 08:53 AM
RealityFest - must be shot real time, minimal cuts like 'Cops' or other tv shows and all handheld.

Dramamine can be a sponsor.

Richard J. Johnson
11-07-2009, 03:41 PM
Crimefest!!!

Richard J. Johnson
11-07-2009, 03:43 PM
BIG BEAR CUDDLE FEST...the backhair. The chins. The love-handles...Jack Stanley. Mark Harris. Just let the image take you away...

You spying on me Harris?

Nitsuj
11-07-2009, 07:50 PM
NippleFest! Hehe sorry been drinking tonight people. But really... NippleFest!

Kriwix
11-08-2009, 02:01 AM
ComedyFest!!!
Why not? I think that it would be cool.

Zak Forsman
11-08-2009, 02:40 AM
These are great suggestions. keep them coming, and remember... we try to focus on themes rather than genre so that filmmakers can work in the style of their choosing on common subject matter. crime is a good one that has been suggested in the past. might be more appropriate for our summer fest. I see a lot of potential there.

RodThompson
11-08-2009, 08:58 AM
FightFest

Something must be defeated, or won, or changed, and the only way is through conflict, battle, or inner strife!

Chance White
11-08-2009, 09:40 AM
CRIMEfest FTW!

How about indigestionFest? (1 or more character must have intense indigestion)

Serious ones:

MockFest (Mockumentaries)
InsightFest (A character reaches a significant self revelation, this is broad and should normally happen ANYWAY in any properly told short film story)
JungFest (Must contain mythological archetypes / the shadow self, etc)
BadFest (An examination of a character on the wrong side of the moral equation and why he/she does these things, basically 'protagonists' like Plainview from There Will Be Blood. Basically stories about 'bad' people)
CheatFest (People trying to game any system, from cards to their careers, to school, to their relationships, the consequences of people who try to get ahead through morally questionable means)
MysteryFest (self explanatory)
PhilanthroFest (Doing good deeds for our fellow man, I threw this in because I realized most my ideas involve people being shi*ty... lol)

And lastly... FESTfest (must involve a festival of some kind)

Second lastly... METAfest (all stories must be about people struggling to produce a film for DVXfest, mockumentary angle is an option)

Nitsuj
11-08-2009, 09:59 AM
What is the estimated start of the next fest anyway? Just curious. Does it get announced at the end of monsterfest or is there some other formula dvx has?

ZazaCast
11-08-2009, 10:30 AM
NippleFest! Hehe sorry been drinking tonight people. But really... NippleFest!

There's a surprize... the Irish/American Indian drinking! :2vrolijk_08:
(I can say that because of the Lenni Lenape that runs through my veins)

By the way... loved the decapitation! Nothing like a laughing head to kick around.

Zak Forsman
11-08-2009, 10:46 AM
What is the estimated start of the next fest anyway? Just curious. Does it get announced at the end of monsterfest or is there some other formula dvx has?
it will likely be announced the same day as the monsterfest winners.

Nitsuj
11-09-2009, 09:44 AM
There's a surprize... the Irish/American Indian drinking! :2vrolijk_08:
(I can say that because of the Lenni Lenape that runs through my veins)

By the way... loved the decapitation! Nothing like a laughing head to kick around.

Haha cheers. :beer:

Nitsuj
11-09-2009, 09:47 AM
it will likely be announced the same day as the monsterfest winners.

As Claudia said after tasting her first victim... I want some more.

Charli
11-09-2009, 11:20 AM
A REMAKE of a Hollywood movie fest.

Take a well known film, "Forrest Gump" "Platoon" "Casablanca" and do our own twist and take on it, using the same title of the film, same characters and situation but in 6 minutes to tell the whole story.

Hollywood remakes films all the time, let's give it a go.

Chance White
11-09-2009, 07:12 PM
Kind of like 'sweding' but more serious...

Not a one response regarding my brilliant suggestions? Color me crushed (blacks)

ImprovFest - can only work from a loose outline and collection of locations everything else must be improvised.

Nitsuj
11-09-2009, 07:20 PM
MuppetFest!!!!

Chance White
11-09-2009, 08:01 PM
Our icons have similar compositions shall we duel?

MrKilloran
11-09-2009, 08:01 PM
RevengeFest

MSpencer
11-09-2009, 09:24 PM
anyone know what it is yet?

ZazaCast
11-09-2009, 09:55 PM
MuppetFest!!!!

Drinking again? :)

Jordan_S
11-09-2009, 10:40 PM
A REMAKE of a Hollywood movie fest. Take a well known film...in 6 minutes to tell the whole story.

I like this idea. Very challenging. ReFest.

vurfing
11-10-2009, 02:38 AM
INfest - must be shot in a single room - for some reason the characters are not allowed or can't leave.

Nitsuj
11-10-2009, 01:27 PM
Our icons have similar compositions shall we duel?

Hehe DRAW! :kali:

Oh and zaza... maybe? hehe

Tom Marshall
11-10-2009, 03:22 PM
A REMAKE of a Hollywood movie fest.

Take a well known film, "Forrest Gump" "Platoon" "Casablanca" and do our own twist and take on it, using the same title of the film, same characters and situation but in 6 minutes to tell the whole story.

Hollywood remakes films all the time, let's give it a go.

Point Break Fest. You have to reshoot Point Break scene for scene without changing a single line of dialog.

Mark Harris
11-10-2009, 04:43 PM
People have suggested "Swede-Fest" Before. Would be fun, but ultimately useless to the filmmakers. I usually like to come out of these with something that will serve me after the fest.

Nitsuj
11-10-2009, 05:13 PM
Has a sci-fi fest been done? That would be my ultimate choice.

ZazaCast
11-10-2009, 05:20 PM
Has a sci-fi fest been done? That would be my ultimate choice.

Yes.. there was a SciFest. We need some original ideas....like.... DrunkFest.
Story could be about anything, but one of the main characters has to be drunk. :beer:

Nitsuj
11-10-2009, 06:00 PM
Oooh... like a drunken pirate and a leprechaun fighting for a pot of gold?

Hawk Teflon
11-10-2009, 08:25 PM
Slideshowfest. No one? Anyone?

I kinda like vurfing's INfest

darkrequiem1134
11-11-2009, 12:47 AM
Homage-fest : creating films in homage to infamous directors.
Robo-fest : films involving robots, cyborgs, some type of robotic entity

Tom Marshall
11-11-2009, 01:11 AM
Lustfest or Infatuationfest sounds like it would be a cool idea...

MSpencer
11-11-2009, 09:29 AM
drunk fest would be hilarious. I'd like to see something funny.

EditPhish
11-11-2009, 09:57 AM
RevengeFest

I like RevengeFest a lot! ... or GrudgeFest!

Voytech
11-11-2009, 10:12 AM
How about SilentFest? No dialogue.

chriscurl
11-11-2009, 11:02 AM
Is it just me or does revenge seem a little much for a short since you have an act that requires revenge and then the act of revenge, having both in a short sounds like too much and focusing on just one requires exposition to explain the other, seems like it wouldn't be coducive to telling a complete short, which is something some of us (me) have struggled with in the past, just a thought.

I love silentfest, although watching 50 movies with no dialog might drag a bit.

Voytech
11-11-2009, 12:39 PM
Well I meant no audible dialogue. I just thought that it would be quite a challenge, and won't tie you to a specific genre.

MrKilloran
11-11-2009, 01:30 PM
Focusing on character's Obsessions or Addictions could be interesting ideas to work with. ObsessedFest?

Voytech
11-11-2009, 01:49 PM
I like that idea Killoran. Or are you just trying to connect with Jason's quest to quit cigs?

chriscurl
11-11-2009, 02:22 PM
Voytech, I do love that idea for a fest, would make everyone focus on a different way to tell their story than someone explaining what was happening or having a too long conversation about something.

Richard J. Johnson
11-11-2009, 03:06 PM
Please crimefest, I'm so ready for that. ......I just wanna use all my guns.

RodThompson
11-11-2009, 06:06 PM
FANFest!

Make a fan film! :violin:


Predators vs. Atticus Finch here we come!

Richard J. Johnson
11-12-2009, 03:40 AM
Rod that Avatar is effing hilarious!

Why not do a theme-less fest? Just let us do what ever we want? That would be fun.

ereimers
11-12-2009, 02:42 PM
How about Social Commentary Fest? Too wordy?...... yeah. But I still like the notion.

Check out http://www.bitfilms.com/tower37.html to get my meaning.

ramsaur
11-12-2009, 04:07 PM
End Fest
Disaster Fest
Doom Fest
Heroic Fest
Dread Fest
Control Fest
Crime Fest
Deal / No Deal Fest
Command Fest
Die Hard Fest (not pertaining to the films)
Uplifting Fest

SparkyZa
11-12-2009, 04:10 PM
ClownFest

Gary Sconce
11-12-2009, 09:03 PM
ClownFest

LOL! I know people who would think that IS Monster Fest!

I apologize if I duplicate but I have not read the whole thread...

How about:

CLASSIC FEST - Films must be shot in 1930's through 1940's style.

Matinee Fest - Films of the 1950's Saturday Matinee series style.

DUB Fest - A series of comedies with dialog put in over mouths moving differently.

'Word' Fest - Films with NO Dialog except ONE WORD strategically placed.

Fest Fest - Films about making films for a fest.

Widget Fest - Films of amazing phoney inventions and their inventors.

MORON Fest - Dumb and Dumber genre films.

Darwin Fest - Films about fake stupid things people do that kill them.

Voytech
11-13-2009, 06:38 AM
I like your word fest idea. Close to my silent fest idea.

Hawk Teflon
11-13-2009, 07:42 AM
MusicalFest - Everything is sung and choreographed

SparkyZa
11-13-2009, 07:47 AM
MusicalFest - Everything is sung and choreographed


Might as well be GerbilFest.:2vrolijk_08:

Studio595
11-17-2009, 07:40 AM
E-tronicFest: Something pertaining to computers/ robots/ etc.

Richard J. Johnson
11-17-2009, 07:50 AM
I guess we will know in few days or so.

Hawk Teflon
11-17-2009, 08:57 AM
Might as well be GerbilFest.:2vrolijk_08:

I don't really know what that means.

SparkyZa
11-17-2009, 09:11 AM
I don't really know what that means.

Believe me... you don't want to. Stick with the chinchillas!:Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

chriscurl
11-17-2009, 10:25 AM
It's been said, but End/ApocalypseFest seems fun, I bet you could even get some good comedies out of it.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/11/17/apocalyptic.movies/index.html

dsto
11-17-2009, 05:47 PM
I'm hoping for crimefest now...it got me all excited.
Buuuutt....Moneyfest. Getting money. having "too much" money.Having no money.
Could have alot of different story lines involved there...

Peter Reynolds
11-17-2009, 09:17 PM
I would definitely vote for an End-of-the-world Fest. Lots of options:
Plague, asteroid, Rapture, temporal anomaly that causes the human
race to age prematurely (wait, that's my idea).

I'd also like suggest another catagory: Briefest. 24 frames. One story.

Hawk Teflon
11-17-2009, 09:19 PM
ADDFest: Three different stories happening at the same time, and ... what was I talking about?

Cur
11-17-2009, 10:36 PM
I like the Disaster Fest or Crime Fest Idea.

Or maybe:
Underdog Fest
Revenge Fest

MrFluffy
11-18-2009, 05:15 AM
SleepFest - prizes for the film that puts the most audience members to sleep

vurfing
11-18-2009, 09:41 AM
As its nearing christmas - GoodWillFest
The characters must do one act of goodwill (though that doesn't necessarily mean it has to be in nice circumstances - it could be for evil means)

Tom Marshall
11-18-2009, 12:34 PM
How about GreedFest?

Cur
11-19-2009, 02:35 AM
SleepFest - prizes for the film that puts the most audience members to sleep

does this smell like chloroform to you?

MrFluffy
11-19-2009, 03:05 AM
ADHDFest - Films that run 20% faster

RodThompson
11-20-2009, 12:27 AM
It's been said, but End/ApocalypseFest seems fun, I bet you could even get some good comedies out of it.

I totally agree! My vote...IS CAST!

Jack Daniel Stanley
11-20-2009, 01:05 AM
CRIME FEST, which has been mentioned a few times, would be a more likely candidate for our SPRING/SUMMER POPCORN fest.

Remember the WINTER FEST is traditionally more HUMAN DRAMA themed. It usually yields some very strong films and it's good for you guys and galls to eat your vegetables with all the junk food we love so much too.

ramsaur
11-20-2009, 01:08 AM
I'd vote for it an ending fest as well. I have some fun ideas to play with for it.

RodThompson
11-20-2009, 02:03 AM
I'd vote for it an ending fest as well. I have some fun ideas to play with for it.

YES! More votes for EndFest!!!:thumbsup:

Richard J. Johnson
11-20-2009, 06:55 AM
damn. I was hoping to break out the big guns for some crime infested bloody madness. I'm totally not into endfest but I will jump in regardless. Need to shoot something short and fun. Been stuck with features and coporate videos since twilightfest.


CRIME FEST, which has been mentioned a few times, would be a more likely candidate for our SPRING/SUMMER POPCORN fest.

Remember the WINTER FEST is traditionally more HUMAN DRAMA themed. It usually yields some very strong films and it's good for you guys and galls to eat your vegetables with all the junk food we love so much too.

Jack Daniel Stanley
11-20-2009, 07:22 AM
Never say never. You might get to break out the guns in Spring. You might still get to break them out during Winter. Depending on the theme something like A Simple Plan or Reservoirs Dogs could make sense for winter too.

Morox
11-20-2009, 10:58 AM
Never say never. You might get to break out the guns in Spring. You might still get to break them out during Winter. Depending on the theme something like A Simple Plan or Reservoirs Dogs could make sense for winter too.

Exactly. I'm still wanting CrimeFest. Come ooon!!!

Michael Anthony Horrigan
11-20-2009, 02:57 PM
Never say never. You might get to break out the guns in Spring. You might still get to break them out during Winter. Depending on the theme something like A Simple Plan or Reservoirs Dogs could make sense for winter too.
Interesting. I really hope something like CrimeFest is in the cards. :)

jayhink
11-20-2009, 03:49 PM
I apologise if this has been covered before ..... When does DVXUser post the new fest themes? I seem to always check in during the middle or end of the fest cycles.

I've just made DVXUser a Home Page tab so I can check it every day now to make sure I don't miss the starting point of tne next fest. lol

Michael Anthony Horrigan
11-20-2009, 07:05 PM
Might be announced tonight in the MonsterFest forum. Tomorrow at the latest.

John LaBonney
11-20-2009, 07:16 PM
I'm anxious too as I'm overdue to make a new movie. I'm really itching to get in the next one.

Luis_
11-20-2009, 08:36 PM
How about Friend Fest?
The main character thinks he or she has a best friend but that same friend is the one causing all the problems in his or her life.

Peter Reynolds
11-20-2009, 09:01 PM
In case I wasn't clear before, my official vote is for EndFest.

Hmm... Perhaps TheEndFest is a better title?

SparkyZa
11-20-2009, 09:03 PM
BeerFest!:beer:

ramsaur
11-20-2009, 10:57 PM
In case I wasn't clear before, my official vote is for EndFest.

Hmm... Perhaps TheEndFest is a better title?

Just End. The adds more detail to it. And EndFest is not the end of the world fest. You can have so many more like end of marriage, end of whatever you want to end.

But I do hope it's EndFest or something ending related.

TheDynamoDuo
11-21-2009, 12:42 AM
Minuteman Fest!

60 second shorts.

Rodney V. Smith
11-21-2009, 12:43 AM
Minuteman Fest!

60 second shorts.

bugger THAT!

Voytech
11-21-2009, 07:20 AM
BetrayalFest is official!

dsto
11-21-2009, 01:39 PM
Where was that announced?

Jack Daniel Stanley
11-21-2009, 01:44 PM
In the Monster Fest Winners thread. Plus there is a new sub forum for it now as well.

dsto
11-21-2009, 02:57 PM
Yeah I saw it like 5 seconds after posting. Thanks
Reminds me of when my brother called my mom at work to ask her where the peanut butter was.

Charli
01-12-2010, 05:56 PM
Dudes, I think we should have 'silly' fest cuz some of these stories are just so dang depressing. We need to lighten up, some, pullleeease.

Mailliw87
01-13-2010, 12:32 AM
More depressing scripts!! :D
How about a.. FestFest? Something about Fest.. uh, eh

ramsaur
01-22-2010, 09:56 PM
Fail Fest
Control Fest

I could see a Control Fest happen.

polfilmblog
01-23-2010, 11:46 PM
Bimbo Fest

GoodLuck
02-23-2010, 03:21 PM
Dudes, I think we should have 'silly' fest cuz some of these stories are just so dang depressing. We need to lighten up, some, pullleeease.

I agree with Charli. I would love to see a comedy fest. :cheesy:


I really think that if DVX is thinking about setting up some sort of streaming thing with the fests in the future (heard this mentioned), maybe even something that generates revenue to back into prizes or something...comedy is where it's at. They get the most plays, attract the most attention, are more viral online. You could do a lot more and get away with a lot more with comedy (at the low budget level) than you can with action/horror so it's more of an even playing field and opens the doors to more people participating. Also it would generate a lot of hype I think and draw people from outside. Wouldn't be surprised if the winners even saw something lucrative out of it. If I saw something really funny, I'd definitely follow the work of that filmmaker or that writer, maybe even would work with them in the future. Maybe even get a few volunteer comedians as judges. Could be a really cool spectacle full of romcoms, parodies, etc. If you're going to flood the web with anything, some comedy shorts would be great. Just my thoughts.

RodThompson
02-23-2010, 06:50 PM
WAR FEST...So multi-layered it's not even funny. Internal, external, spiritual, sexual, espionage...VOTE WAR FEST..."Would you like to know more?"

Gwenhwyfar
02-23-2010, 06:55 PM
Comedy is really hard to write for: You have to be pretty good at it!

I've just had an idea: how about films revolving around games? Whether these games are board games or video games or computer games can be up to the person making the film. Or if the narrative is in the style of a game...

It just sounds a bit different from other fest ideas!

ramsaur
02-24-2010, 10:32 PM
I've just had an idea: how about films revolving around games? Whether these games are board games or video games or computer games can be up to the person making the film. Or if the narrative is in the style of a game...

It just sounds a bit different from other fest ideas!

I'd rather see films from filmmaker's own mind. Thinking outside the box is what I like seeing. Based of something just makes you look bad for copying an idea to get your film going.
----
I don't know of any fest themes to say of other than my idea of control fest.

Morox
02-25-2010, 01:52 AM
I keep suggesting "CrimeFest" every time and I will until the day I see it happen. It seems to generate a lot of interest, so, CRIMEFEST.

Richard J. Johnson
02-25-2010, 03:45 AM
I keep suggesting "CrimeFest" every time and I will until the day I see it happen. It seems to generate a lot of interest, so, CRIMEFEST.


I have been doing the same for a while as well. If Crimefest does happen it won't be until spring. Wait Spring IS the next fest.

Warfest is another one I like.

Daniel Moore
02-25-2010, 08:42 PM
Without reading through the other 44 pages, I'm just going to throw this out there in case no one else has.... PornFest?

Tom Shortridge
02-26-2010, 05:56 AM
To kinda fit in with the current Scriptfest, what about "ThrillFest?" Not necessarily thrillers, but thrills like:

1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly.
2. To give great pleasure to; delight.
3. To cause to quiver, tremble, or vibrate

It would kinda fit in with the whole "summer blockbuster" theme of the cycle of fests. And then they could do "ChillFest" for the Halloween fest.

And to round it all out, maybe something like "WillFest" for the next winter human drama fest.

I dunno.

Ki-Ki
02-26-2010, 09:31 AM
FantasyFest

PIRATE Fest

IntenseFest

RodThompson
02-27-2010, 04:14 PM
SausageFest - You have to have an all-male cast. :D

chriscurl
03-01-2010, 01:20 PM
This is going to sound strange but hear me out.

FlightFest

Check out the Flight series of anthology graphic novels to see the endless ways the subject can be approached.
http://www.flightcomics.com/flight4preview/
http://flightcomics.com/flight5preview/
http://www.flightcomics.com/flight3preview/

Would really bring out some imagination in the participants, something very different from your standard crime, action etc.

David W. Richardson
03-01-2010, 10:26 PM
How about a Fest to see who could make the very best BAD film? The best of the worst!

Call it the MystieFest. I once had an idea for a movie called 'Making Mysties', about a filmmaker whose goal was to make a movie good enough to get distribution, but BAD enough to get on MST3K.

shaocaholica
03-02-2010, 10:02 AM
BudgetFest.

Make a short film for under $XXXX.

Rentals are allowed but will be counted in the budget at purchase price(for fairness).
Actors fees are not counted towards the total but go into a side budget.
Any equipment not made specifically for video/photo/film are not counted towards the total but go into a creativity budget.
Editing/Post computer fees are not counted towards the total but go into a IT "budget".
Travel and lodging fees are not counted towards the total.

All entries must stay under the main budget to compete. Side budgets are used for mini competitions with the main fest.

bill totolo
03-02-2010, 09:13 PM
NoirFest.

ZazaCast
03-02-2010, 09:24 PM
One-Take Fest

Film has to be one unedited, continuous shot....

Richard J. Johnson
03-03-2010, 05:54 AM
One-Take Fest

Film has to be one unedited, continuous shot....

That would be fun.

JonB
03-03-2010, 10:15 AM
BudgetFest.

Make a short film for under $XXXX.

Rentals are allowed but will be counted in the budget at purchase price(for fairness).
Actors fees are not counted towards the total but go into a side budget.
Any equipment not made specifically for video/photo/film are not counted towards the total but go into a creativity budget.
Editing/Post computer fees are not counted towards the total but go into a IT "budget".
Travel and lodging fees are not counted towards the total.

All entries must stay under the main budget to compete. Side budgets are used for mini competitions with the main fest.

What if someone already owns $$$$$ equipment? Seems like they get the best advantage in this fest.

Morox
03-03-2010, 01:06 PM
One-Take Fest

Film has to be one unedited, continuous shot....

I actually thought of this one before. It's definitely an interesting idea.

Ki-Ki
03-03-2010, 05:37 PM
^ That pops up every fest.

I say the requirement must be one death. Simply because I'm sadistic. I think that's the one.

ramsaur
03-03-2010, 08:09 PM
One-Take Fest

Film has to be one unedited, continuous shot....

Would be interesting to see what films are made with that.
Would be fun.

Sean Jeong
03-03-2010, 08:47 PM
When I think of a one take fest, I get a Cloverfield feeling, if you know what I mean.

ramsaur
03-03-2010, 08:53 PM
I also get a Children of Men feeling, if you know what I mean.. :)

shaocaholica
03-04-2010, 12:35 AM
What if someone already owns $$$$$ equipment? Seems like they get the best advantage in this fest.

No way. Whatever you use counts towards the budget whether you already own it, rent it or buy it. It doesn't matter if you get it for free, if you use it, you must add it to the budget at market value.

Mike@AF
03-04-2010, 12:56 AM
I noticed the current ScriptFest. I say HitchcockFest and bring back the required item, making it anything the filmmaker wants as long as it's a MacGuffin. That could make things real interesting. I also think that it would be great publicity for DVXuser to surround a fest around Hitchcock... should make the news in the various filmmaker, festival, and movie outlets all around.

dougspice
03-08-2010, 01:13 AM
I've posted this basic sentiment in one of the film threads, but something I am noticing and REALLY appreciating about this fest (and the reason I came out of woodwork to do a film) is the great variety of styles, genres, etc. that the films all have! This is really refreshing and keeps 48 films from getting old, old, old.

So on that note I'd really strongly recommend that any future theme be something as open-ended and rich and emotion-based as "betrayal". That's a meaty subject that you can approach from any of a thousand angles – whereas something like FantasyFest or WesternFest or anything else of the sort seems to really stifle that freedom of expression and scare some people who might have made really interesting and good films away! I think LossFest also made this pretty clear.

Some ideas on that note:

Jealousy
Revenge
Obsession
Fear
Compulsion
Regret
Victory
Power
Discovery

Rodney V. Smith
03-08-2010, 01:15 AM
damn Doug you eat me to it. I was goign to come in and quote you too.

DiscoveryFest resonates well with me... the possibilities are endless...

dougspice
03-08-2010, 01:27 AM
You know me, always eating people to it... :P

Christopher Blake
03-08-2010, 03:32 PM
I noticed the current ScriptFest. I say HitchcockFest and bring back the required item, making it anything the filmmaker wants as long as it's a MacGuffin. That could make things real interesting. I also think that it would be great publicity for DVXuser to surround a fest around Hitchcock... should make the news in the various filmmaker, festival, and movie outlets all around.

I'm liking that idea.

RodThompson
03-09-2010, 12:05 PM
WAR!!!fest

Luis_
03-10-2010, 02:04 PM
"eat" "eating" lol...

pretty good suggestions Doug...

on the other side of it, maybe in the future I wouldn't mind doing a specific theme if it's something like:
"Scarface" or one called "Mafia" something that specific could be fun! and challenging like trying to make realistic looking blood, actors being able to pull it off and etc, etc......

Brandon Rice
03-10-2010, 02:16 PM
looking forward to the nextfest verdict :)

Tim Joy
03-10-2010, 02:32 PM
CONE-Fest!

ZazaCast
03-10-2010, 02:34 PM
CONE-Fest!

{shaking head} OMG....

Luis_
03-10-2010, 02:40 PM
CONE-Fest!

LOL!!! Too funny!!!
thanks for that!
I'm at work and trying to make time go fast :badputer:

Bigmagic
03-13-2010, 02:42 PM
Argh, not Hitchcock, I'd rather do a Fellini fest. The open ended fest idea is a good one but I wouldn't mind a closed ended one either since it spawns creativity. There is so much talent on this site I would love to see everyone have to make a space movie or a Sci-Fi film or a period piece. There are a lot of other pretty good filmmakers besides Hitchcock we could have a fest around as well. Sergio Leone, Cassavetes, Ford, Coppala. Why not a TarantinoFest?

4100xpb
03-15-2010, 11:28 AM
Why not a TarantinoFest?

And people already complain about the number of guns in these fests...:)

Bigmagic
03-15-2010, 01:18 PM
And there are no guns in Hitchcock films right?

Richard J. Johnson
03-16-2010, 06:05 PM
Let's do Michael Bay fest. The required element is "awesome"

tmnt
03-16-2010, 06:42 PM
PandaFEST. Every short has to have a panda.

Christopher Blake
03-16-2010, 07:25 PM
Maybe it shouldn't be themed on a certain director, I can't imagine sitting through 50 Tarantino, Hitchcock, or Leone entries. Where as a monster, betrayal, loss, time-fest leave a lot of room for individual interpretation.

dougspice
03-16-2010, 08:19 PM
That's what I'm getting at. I don't think I could handle watching 10 shorts with [probably mostly fake/bad] New York Italian accents, let alone 50.

TarantinoFest is fun for the small percentage of people who want to do movies like Tarantino. For everyone else, it's a turn-off.

The more open the concept, the better.


Personally, I think we should have InvestorFest, where someone ponies up the money to make these $&#^*! things.

tmnt
03-16-2010, 08:48 PM
TarantinoFest? Filmmakers ripping off filmmakers ripping off filmmakers...

Richard J. Johnson
03-16-2010, 09:18 PM
^:happy:

Please no director themed fest. No matter what theme it is I'm going no-guns. I'm tired of doing muzzle flashes and blood splatter.

Jason Ramsey
03-16-2010, 09:22 PM
toothless baby fest.

Richard J. Johnson
03-16-2010, 09:25 PM
toothless baby fest.


Well you damn sure won't see any more of those coming from me!:happy:

tmnt
03-16-2010, 09:29 PM
My sister-in-law is due in about a week - this could fit in well. Not sure if the baby can act though.

Jason Ramsey
03-16-2010, 09:37 PM
the baby must be at least six months old and toothless... required element will be the baby's birth certificate.

Oh, and it must ride an emu in at least one scene... indoors. and before anyone asks what I mean by indoors, I mean in a house or apartment... I big warehouse doesn't count.

Richard J. Johnson
03-16-2010, 09:40 PM
the baby must be at least six months old and toothless... required element will be the baby's birth certificate.

Oh, and it must ride an emu in at least one scene... indoors. and before anyone asks what I mean by indoors, I mean in a house or apartment... I big warehouse doesn't count.


LOL! an EMU? Man, I have some work to do.

tmnt
03-16-2010, 10:06 PM
I see a few emus at work so that won't be a problem.

Bigmagic
03-17-2010, 03:24 AM
I can see PETA up in arms more worried about the Emu's than the babies.

RodThompson
03-17-2010, 09:31 AM
http://whitewhaletheatre.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/nuke-war-h0011.jpgFEST

Tim Joy
03-17-2010, 09:41 AM
= Big boom fest?

ramsaur
03-18-2010, 10:56 AM
How about con fest?
Someone will con someone.. but then I guess that is a little related to betrayal...?

MrFluffy
03-18-2010, 01:48 PM
How about con fest?
Someone will con someone.. but then I guess that is a little related to betrayal...?
The problem with that type of theme, as for Betrayal fest, is that we all know what its about when it starts, so there are no real surprises. And after 40 odd betrayal fest entries I was just getting bored.

QuestFest and MonsterFest had lots of variation in the entries so each was a surprise. I think that a fest on these lines would work better for the audience.

Larry Rutledge
03-18-2010, 03:28 PM
the baby must be at least six months old and toothless... required element will be the baby's birth certificate.

Oh, and it must ride an emu in at least one scene... indoors. and before anyone asks what I mean by indoors, I mean in a house or apartment... I big warehouse doesn't count.


What if I can't get an Emu, will an Osterich be close enough? What about an Alpaca, can I use one of those instead?

And what if the baby has a tooth coming through, but not grown all the way in? Is that ok? Or do I have to remove it in post? I guess I could pull the tooth, they lose them eventually anyway, right?

And what if I have an apartment inside a big warehouse? Or an apartment sized warehouse?

:evil:

Stephen Mick
03-18-2010, 04:33 PM
"Remake Fest"

Everyone has to remake a previous Fest Film from another filmmaker.

Rodney V. Smith
03-18-2010, 04:35 PM
"Remake Fest"

Everyone has to remake a previous Fest Film from another filmmaker.

***slap***

you were asking for that Stephen...

Stephen Mick
03-18-2010, 04:41 PM
Man, and I was going to remake "The Strange Days of Joey Davis" but to hell with you.

Rodney V. Smith
03-18-2010, 04:51 PM
Man, and I was going to remake "The Strange Days of Joey Davis" but to hell with you.

Doh! I think I'll have to retire my itchy slapping finger after this...

RodThompson
03-19-2010, 07:15 AM
War, huh, yeah. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing!!...EXCEPT WARFEST!!!!!

Richard J. Johnson
03-19-2010, 07:35 AM
War, huh, yeah. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing!!...EXCEPT WARFEST!!!!!



What goes on in that head of yours Rod?:Drogar-Shock(DBG):

Rodney V. Smith
03-19-2010, 07:38 AM
What goes on in that head of yours Rod?:Drogar-Shock(DBG):

And I quote:
... Absolutely nothing!!

Deepfocus88
03-19-2010, 01:59 PM
WARFEST!!!!!



At the very least, "WARFEST" sounds like a great name for my next death metal band!

j1clark@ucsd.edu
03-20-2010, 01:35 AM
http://whitewhaletheatre.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/nuke-war-h0011.jpgFEST

For your own safety, I think this will put things back on track...


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2430/3813609304_ea6bfd6e1c.jpg