The Official "Next Fest" Idea Submission Thread

[RodThompson]

YES! "Attack of the 100 Foot Lady with a Mushroom Cloud Swimsuit" would be an AWESOME example of a war. Like battling a giant mangi...

It's a good example! ;)

[GoodLuck]

Seems like some of the best shorts for Betrayalfest and some of the finalists all had an element of suspense in them...which ironically the current script fest is suspense related... HitchcockFEST.

Suspense is a great story element and a fairly simple and cheap concept to work in at the low budget level. If it's actively pursued it could lead to a lot of great entries.... just a thought.

[Rodney V. Smith]

Susepense isn't a theme... most narratives HAVE some elements of suspense going on anyway so I don't see the diffrence than just having a "StoryFest". Maybe a more practical application than just an abstract concept such as "suspense"?

[GoodLuck]

Susepense isn't a theme... most narratives HAVE some elements of suspense going on anyway so I don't see the diffrence than just having a "StoryFest". Maybe a more practical application than just an abstract concept such as "suspense"?


There were quite a few that didn't have suspense in betrayalfest including my short. Some were jampacked with it. A lot of narratives have elements of things like comedy, action, horror, suspense, that doesn't make them a comedy or action film. I'm talking about it being a predominant theme or element, that's sort of how themes work..not something lightly injected inside.

And if most narratives have some element of suspense...why is there a category for it... mystery/suspense and thriller/suspense (hint: because that is their predominant theme)
http://www.blockbuster.com/browse/movieGenres/mysterySuspense (http://www.blockbuster.com/browse/movieGenres/mysterySuspense)
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=suspense+movies&aq=0&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=suspense (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=suspense+movies&aq=0&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=suspense)

I think you should do your research Rodney on the categories and genres of cinema. A lot of films aren't full of suspense, enough so that there are categories and sections for those movies that are. It is a theme, not some abstract general all encompassing idea.

But if you think the idea sucks, then that's cool. It's not like I'm in love with it..if I got to choose, I'd want a comedyFEST. Just trying to suggest something that's maybe in line with the current scriptfest....whatever you guys want to do...I'm game for. I had fun on the last one...so it's whatever.

[ramsaur]

I say we go back and go for Crime Fest. That had some high votes.

[Rodney V. Smith]

There were quite a few that didn't have suspense in betrayalfest including my short. Some were jampacked with it. A lot of narratives have elements of things like comedy, action, horror, suspense, that doesn't make them a comedy or action film. I'm talking about it being a predominant theme or element, that's sort of how themes work..not something lightly injected inside.

And if most narratives have some element of suspense...why is there a category for it... mystery/suspense and thriller/suspense (hint: because that is their predominant theme)
http://www.blockbuster.com/browse/movieGenres/mysterySuspense (http://www.blockbuster.com/browse/movieGenres/mysterySuspense)
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=suspense+movies&aq=0&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=suspense (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=suspense+movies&aq=0&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=suspense)

I think you should do your research Rodney on the categories and genres of cinema. A lot of films aren't full of suspense, enough so that there are categories and sections for those movies that are. It is a theme, not some abstract general all encompassing idea.

But if you think the idea sucks, then that's cool. It's not like I'm in love with it..if I got to choose, I'd want a comedyFEST. Just trying to suggest something that's maybe in line with the current scriptfest....whatever you guys want to do...I'm game for. I had fun on the last one...so it's whatever.

Okay, so the idea sucks. I was just trying to point out that alof of stories, even comedies and documentaries have an element of suspense somewjere in there. Will he kiss the girl or will he goof up this time? Will their plan fall apart before the end despite the hilarity that has followed them? It's all part of good storytelling. Now some of them amp up the suspense, yes, but just like a TarantinoFest.. woudl you really want to sit through 50 films that are all suspenseful?

Ugh. I can;t even fathom it.

[j1clark@ucsd.edu]

woudl you really want to sit through 50 films that are all suspenseful?

Ugh. I can;t even fathom it.

If they had naked women in them??? Naturally... I mean of course...

But I think the use of the world 'suspense' when applied to a genre of film/story, pretty much includes 'crime/horror'. Other genres do play with deferred resolution, that is hold some element/question in 'suspended' state until a later resolution...

The reason, from my point of view, as to why many of the Betrayal fest films had 'suspense', is because they often centered on the illicit, and the revelation of the illicit.

My gedankenexperiement entry, which I never got the time to write out, or film, was centered on poker player 'tells', how an individual betrays themself... the 'suspense' element would be when the tells add up to the buff being called...

[GoodLuck]

woudl you really want to sit through 50 films that are all suspenseful?

Ugh. I can;t even fathom it.

Well that's a good point. I personally would really love to sit through 50+ comedy shorts. That would be awesome. What do you guys think? :Drogar-Shock(DBG):

[GoodLuck]

Aren't they announcing in 2 days what the next one is...I know voting goes through the 22nd on the finalists and at that point I believe they announce the next fest with the winners. Can't wait to see what it is!

:)

[Rodney V. Smith]

Well that's a good point. I personally would really love to sit through 50+ comedy shorts. That would be awesome. What do you guys think? :Drogar-Shock(DBG):

Comedy? Are you kidding me? (see what I did there?) Eww! Who would want to laugh in movies?

[RodThompson]

Thinking of a fest that rhymes with Core and starts with a "W." And no...not Whore.

[jasonthewho]

RedemptionFest?
HopeFest?
FunFest?
HappyFest?
WishFest?
TravelFest?
ImagineFest?
SoulFest?
SelfFest?
MindFest?

[j1clark@ucsd.edu]

RedemptionFest?
HopeFest?
FunFest?
HappyFest?
WishFest?
TravelFest?
ImagineFest?
SoulFest?
SelfFest?
MindFest?

Bierfest... Bier hier, Bier hier, oder ich fall um...

http://www.beerinfo.com/images/uploaded/SPG-Poster_thumb.jpg

[Christopher Blake]

Thinking of a fest that rhymes with Core and starts with a "W." And no...not Whore.

hmmmnnn, what could it be?

:kali:

[Mike@AF]

There were quite a few that didn't have suspense in betrayalfest including my short. Some were jampacked with it. A lot of narratives have elements of things like comedy, action, horror, suspense, that doesn't make them a comedy or action film. I'm talking about it being a predominant theme or element, that's sort of how themes work..not something lightly injected inside.

And if most narratives have some element of suspense...why is there a category for it... mystery/suspense and thriller/suspense (hint: because that is their predominant theme)
http://www.blockbuster.com/browse/movieGenres/mysterySuspense (http://www.blockbuster.com/browse/movieGenres/mysterySuspense)
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=suspense+movies&aq=0&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=suspense (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=suspense+movies&aq=0&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=suspense)

I think you should do your research Rodney on the categories and genres of cinema. A lot of films aren't full of suspense, enough so that there are categories and sections for those movies that are. It is a theme, not some abstract general all encompassing idea.

But if you think the idea sucks, then that's cool. It's not like I'm in love with it..if I got to choose, I'd want a comedyFEST. Just trying to suggest something that's maybe in line with the current scriptfest....whatever you guys want to do...I'm game for. I had fun on the last one...so it's whatever.


Eh, suspense is not a theme. It's a genre. As is thriller. So suspense/thriller is a combined genre. You can also have comedies that have suspense in them. Or a drama with comedy, which would be what is coined as a dramedy genre.

Examples of themes are betrayal (like in the current BetrayalFest) or love.

You could have a HitchcockFest and it doesn't have to be just suspense. Hitchcock is known for instilling macabre and comedy in his films as well. So filmmakers can make a Hitchock styled film, but they can still be varied. Even though you can find many, many, many common motifs throughout Hitchcock's body of work, each film tends to stand apart on its own for the most part. I would argue that if someone wanted to make a Hitchock-styled comedy they could do it, and it would probably be very interesting.

[RodThompson]

Bierfest... Bier hier, Bier hier, oder ich fall um...

http://www.beerinfo.com/images/uploaded/SPG-Poster_thumb.jpg

One of the worst professional Photoshop Jobs I've seen.

[GoodLuck]

Eh, suspense is not a theme. It's a genre.
Examples of themes are betrayal (like in the current BetrayalFest) or love.

You and Rodney are right, I was wrong..see what you both are saying now. Seems like some of the best themes have been done already (love, loss, betrayal)...will be interesting to see what is chosen next. :Drogar-Shock(DBG):

[j1clark@ucsd.edu]

One of the worst professional Photoshop Jobs I've seen.


Besser?

http://static.rp-online.de/layout/fotos/457x325/27421-163342_DEU_BY_OKTOBERFEST_XDE109.jpg

[GoodLuck]

Next fest announced is "WEST FEST"

new forum section...
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/forumdisplay.php?f=203

[Richard J. Johnson]

I think I'll pass on this one. Can't wait to watch though.

[S7CK]

silentfest

blackandwhitefest

anythinggoesfest

backwardsfest

[hydroclops]

With Westfest winding up, I'm jumping the gun here, but I'm too clenched to resist.

The fall fest is typically some type of Halloweenish subject, yes?

How about:

ghost fest
dread fest
mystery fest, not the mystery genre, mysteriousness.
hell fest
night fest
dark fest
morbid fest, as in unhealthy, diseased, grisly.


Certain to be rejected but I like it:
Lovecraft fest: tentacles required.

Does it have to rhyme with fest? That's kind of limiting...

possessed fest
oppressed fest
obsessed fest
cardiac arrest fest
ice chest fest

[Doc Bernard]

ACTION Fest!!!!!!!!!!!

[Luis_]

hydro,
that sparked up some ideas.
"Hancel & Gretal"
"Witches"

[Jordan_S]

ACTION Fest!!!!!!!!!!!

+1 but at least one of the main characters must be a heavy smoker.

[MrFluffy]

Whichever it is, its going to be pretty hard to do a decent job. With he delay over Westfest, the earliest they will probably announce it is Aug19, and that only gives 2.5 months to finish, assuming its still for haloween. Maybe a preliminary announcement would be a good idea this time around.

[Scott F]

Joe Dono Fest.

C'mon, I know some of you guys could make a film to rival "Catch Me If You Can".

[MrFluffy]

Putrid fest

[MrFluffy]

Reaper Fest,
Gremlin Fest - gotta love thos little critters
Resurrection Fest,

[StillGuerrillaFilms]

Something we can dig our teeth into would be good. Like a DeathFest or something... or StalkFest, HateFest

And to show a little balance here... hahahahaha

I could also go for a musical or Fairy/Fantasy fest as well...

[j1clark@ucsd.edu]

Something we can dig our teeth into would be good. Like a DeathFest or something... or StalkFest, HateFest

And to show a little balance here... hahahahaha

I could also go for a musical or Fairy/Fantasy fest as well...

Are the tapes of Mel, as doctored by Oksana, public domain???

[Adam J McKay]

Shock fest? Maybe even Pain Fest.

[J Davis]

Camera Fest
(struggles of a film maker)

[Tom Marshall]

KickAssFest. Every film must kick ass.

[MrFluffy]

IncompleteFest - you start a film but must not finish it!

[Tom Marshall]

IncompleteFest - you start a film but must not finish it!

Oh I've already got an entry for that one. Let me take a photo of the tapes that still haven't been captured from a few years ago... :thumbsup:

[Jason Ramsey]

i still think we should do tom marshall fest. Tom must be in every fest entry as the required element in some form or fashion.. .as an actor, a photo, etc...

:)

[MrFluffy]

DubErrFest - Where the ADR must not match the words spoken in the film.

[MrFluffy]

BTSFest - You submit a film thats the behind the scenes of another film that your making.

[Tom Marshall]

i still think we should do tom marshall fest. Tom must be in every fest entry as the required element in some form or fashion.. .as an actor, a photo, etc...

:)

I vote yes on that...

Actually, Zaza's Westfest short had the 100 dollar bill I did a couple of years ago in a post in it... :Drogar-Smoke(DBG):

[Jason Sanders]

Oh no, I have to use Tom again? :)

[Chuklz]

NoirFest

[Doddle Guys]

All great ideas!

[Doddle Guys]

All great ideas!

We love the Ninja Fests!

[elsmama]

BTSFest - You submit a film thats the behind the scenes of another film that your making.
That's a great idea - all kinds of backstory shenanigans there!

[Met Xlnt]

How about a Jackie Chan Fest?
(I'm sorry if that was already mentioned and I have missed it)

[dre83]

Farmfest

[MrFluffy]

Farmfest
Maybe FarmvilleFest.......... Arrrrrgggggggg Nnnooooooooo.

[Charli]

Just read that Johnny Depp might do the remake of the "Thin Man" - why not a "who-done-it-fest?" Murder Mystery with clues.

[robertwerden]

How about space fest. Where the entire film needs to be in outer space. This would require the film maker to simulate a space ship, or some other means of traveling through space. The story can be about anything, as long as it takes place in space.

[Mobie540]

GrindFest as in Grind House. Or "B" MovieFest

[MrKilloran]

Judging by the last few fests in the spring it seems it'll have something to do with Drama or Love, maybe...

Regretfest
Grief-fest
Depressedfest
Desirefest - Where a character longs for someone or something he can't have
Hughesfest - A John Hughes type film
Crimefest - Shouldn't just be guns ablazing, it should explore the morality of the criminal (Moralityfest)
Forbiddenfest - Our characters aren't allowed to do something, go somewhere, be with someone, etc.
ObsessFest - We follow someone who's obsession has taken over their lives

[Barry_Green]

Judging by the last few fests in the spring it seems it'll have something to do with Drama or Love, maybe...

Regretfest
Ooooh....

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Ooooh....
It does have a nice ring to it. :)

[StillGuerrillaFilms]

Did someone already suggest a CaperFest or HeistFest? That would make for an amazing fest! I already have an idea about a film I'd do. :)

[StillGuerrillaFilms]

How about space fest. Where the entire film needs to be in outer space. This would require the film maker to simulate a space ship, or some other means of traveling through space. The story can be about anything, as long as it takes place in space.

I'd be ALL over this one!!! :)

[Noel Evans]

My idea for next fest. Urban Myth/Legend Fest, including all those tall stories heard or unheard or make up your own tall tale and allow things like el chupacabra and bigfoot tales etc etc - Creature from the black lagoon style stuff / aliens etc.

[2062ad]

All out, in your face, full frontal "experimental fest" :)

[RodThompson]

WarFest. Discuss.

[Susanne G.]

I would like 'FoodFest'. It is a more open theme and who still like to kill anybody - it also is possible with food and for sure - a zombi in costume of a hamburger could work as well! Please, please, please a less depressive theme!

Susanne

[Zak Forsman]

I think you guys are going to be very happy.

[Brandon Rice]

Me too.

[StillGuerrillaFilms]

I think you guys are going to be very happy.

Now I'm all worked up! hahahahaha can't wait. :)

[Zak Forsman]

FictionFEST http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/forumdisplay.php?215-FictionFEST

[MrFluffy]

Cmon guys, just a little post with the theme, we dont need the rules, or the included elements, just the theme, so we can stat thinking.

[Zak Forsman]

I'll narrow it down for you a bit. You know all those themes and genres we've done already? it won't be any of those. :)

[TomGruber]

As long as it's not NonFiction Fest...

[Doc Bernard]

<<<<<<<Self-professed action junkie
WarFest. Discuss. +10!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Barry_Green]

WarFest. Discuss.

Yes! This is the one! We should totall... oh... wait... never mind.

I thought you had said "WorfFest".

http://www.mauricebroaddus.com/uploaded_images/WorfWill-744304.jpg

[HHL]

Shucks...that Worf......IS......SO.....SEXY!!!!!

How about WartFest?

[dre83]

"shot-in-the-neighborhood-fest"....

The story has to be about something that happened in your neighborhood. Can be docu style, news-style....

[RodThompson]

War Fest!!!

[Morox]

TrailerFest. Create a trailer for a movie that does not exist.

[Hawk Teflon]

SausageFest ... interpret how you will.

[AJ Brooks]

Spinal Tap Fest...

All entries must be cranked to eleven. :)

[Shawn Philip Nelson]

SausageFest ... interpret how you will.

would this be sort of like FrictionFest? :-)

[AmyO]

SausageFest ... interpret how you will.
Well, given the lack of women-led entries in these fests, I think every fest qualifies . . .

[Shawn Philip Nelson]

Well, given the lack of women-led entries in these fests, I think every fest qualifies . . .

lol. Zing!

Although did you notice my sister entered 'Comatose Conundrun'? I was really hoping she'd get a 'Best Newcomer' but there was no prize for that this year.

[AmyO]

Yeah, I did catch that. And that's the way the demographics usually go, one or two at the most.

Maybe we need "WomenFest" - films written by and/or directed by women.

[ZazaCast]

Well, given the lack of women-led entries in these fests, I think every fest qualifies . . .

Hey now... I always try to get women in my films...did you not see "Miss Laid", "Song of the Whippoorwill", "Enchanted Twist of Peccadilloes" or "Silence is Golden"... that accounts for half of the films I've ever made. :thumbsup:

[Hawk Teflon]

SupportFest

The story has to be told through someone else's eyes ... it can't be their story.

[Zoidoid]

PsycheFest - Films emphasize the psychological motives behind the characters.

LieFest - Stories that unfold due to a lie that was told to or by one of the characters.

SinFest - Stories related in some way to one or more of the seven deadly sins.

MythFest - Stories that deal in fables and mythology. The author could invent a myth of his/her own as well.

WhatIf-Fest - Films that explore a single "what if" about the world we live in. "What if we could communicate with a deceased loved one once a year on a special day?" "What if all the boulders in those woods are actually ancient trolls that were exposed to light?" Etc.

I like the idea of something like LieFest in which there's a central device to all the films in the festival. You could easily expand on this idea. PromiseFest could be a series of stories based on promises that were made and broken, or promises that were kept.

[stinkpot]

When does the next fest get announced???

[AmyO]

Hey now... I always try to get women in my films...did you not see "Miss Laid", "Song of the Whippoorwill", "Enchanted Twist of Peccadilloes" or "Silence is Golden"... that accounts for half of the films I've ever made. :thumbsup:

I realize you are joking, but I should clarify my earlier comment. There is no lack of women ON CAMERA. I am commenting on the lack of women BEHIND the camera in major creative roles such as director or even writer.

But, yes, your efforts have not gone unappreciated, Zaza! :cool:

[ZazaCast]

I realize you are joking, but I should clarify my earlier comment. There is no lack of women ON CAMERA. I am commenting on the lack of women BEHIND the camera in major creative roles such as director or even writer.

But, yes, your efforts have not gone unappreciated, Zaza! :cool:

LMAO... you are the BEST AmyO!

...and I agree, it's always nice to have a woman behind the camera! :tongue:

[Chris Messineo]

Any news on the next fest? I would love to start working on a new entry with my next class!

[MrFluffy]

They usually say at the end of the previous fest. But sometimes it all goes quiet until your just about to give up and go do something else. Then they tell you. Several poeple went off an did their own thing last time there was a long delay, hopefully this delay wont repeat the process.

[Zak Forsman]

VILLAIN FEST!!!!!!!!!

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/forumdisplay.php?224-DVXfest-Villain-Fest

[Shawn Philip Nelson]

VILLAIN FEST!!!!!!!!!

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/forumdisplay.php?224-DVXfest-Villain-Fest

with no details :-/

Deadline?

I like the theme. Though one problem is that it's going to make it hard to surprise people. If your main character is bad then it's too one note. If your character is good then we're expecting them to become the villian.

[Zak Forsman]

rules and guidelines are coming later today.

[JONJON]

sounds interesting! I hope to actually do this one.

[Hawk Teflon]

SoloFest. This can involve a choir, a lone actor, or a fan fiction piece on Han Solo.

DeathFest. Everyone must die.

LifeFest. No one can die.

MockumentalFest. Create a 6 minute mockumentary.

OneShotFest. The whole piece must be shot in one take.

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks for the suggestions! We are discussing this right now!

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

BloodFest


Could line it up close to Halloween for the finish.

[Hawk Teflon]

Oh yeah, I forgot about it being around Halloween.

[Hawk Teflon]

PhoneFest.

(AJ shot part of his VF entry on his iphone. Made me think it would be interesting to limit everyone's entries to ONLY phone shot footage)

[MrFluffy]

PhoneFest.

(AJ shot part of his VF entry on his iphone. Made me think it would be interesting to limit everyone's entries to ONLY phone shot footage)
I dont know if an iphone capture of my PC screens animation would really cut it!

[Hawk Teflon]

You'll just have to hook your computer up and use your phone as your monitor. :grin:

[ZazaCast]

PhoneFest.

(AJ shot part of his VF entry on his iphone. Made me think it would be interesting to limit everyone's entries to ONLY phone shot footage)
Great idea! ... I'll be shooting on my new AF100 Phone.:thumbsup:

[HHL]

OpenFest!!! (The Great DVXUser Open)....kinda like the US Open but without Tiger's strippers. lol

Everything goes. I think this will support the discussion/question about why not as many peeps are entering. This will give people a chance to work whatever angle is best for them. I know that "judging" this will be a nightmare....but I do think you'll get more entries.

[Lynchenstein]

FunnyFest - a comedy. Required element: laugh track
ForeignFest - the film is shot in another language (can be a fake language) with subtitles.
NoirFest - always wanted to do a film noir
FightFest - has to include a physical fight of some sort (guns, fists, etc)
RomanceFest - must include a kiss
SilentFest - Required element: no dialogue
ZombieFest - required element: a kitten
PeriodFest - required element: must take place in one (or more I guess) of the following: the middle ages, WW1/2, the 50s/60s/70s...etc.

[MrFluffy]

So its round about now that I start wondering what the next fest will be and getting impatient as I want to MAKE A FILM :)

[Hawk Teflon]

So its round about now that I start wondering what the next fest will be and getting impatient as I want to MAKE A FILM :)

+1

[Charli]

Spoof Fest - Take a look at the top 100 all time money making films and spoof one of them with title as part of spoof, like, "Titantic in an alternate Universe" or "Star Wars Empire are the good guys" etc.

We all need a good laugh...

[Jordan_S]

SequelFest: The sequel to your favorite movie.
PilotFest: A pilot for a television series.

[Lynchenstein]

Spoof Fest - Take a look at the top 100 all time money making films and spoof one of them with title as part of spoof, like, "Titantic in an alternate Universe" or "Star Wars Empire are the good guys" etc.

We all need a good laugh...
Yes! I have one in mind already :-)

[mty10]

Death-In-A-Minute -- A character must die within the first minute. How will the remaining characters deal with this?

[Charli]

Oh gawd, no more deaths please. "My Dolls" is giving me nightmares now as it is! Good flick btw...

[pauly_the_hitman]

I am liking the idea of shooting it all on cell phones could be very interesting. Or how about Handi-fest must be shot on a handheld camcorder not a professional model but a consumer grade recorder. This would make it all about the shots and the story.

[Ryan P. Kelly]

Hey Charli..."My Dolls"....is that the episode of criminal minds?? :)

How abbout "SPY FEST"

not sure if it had been suggested already or not

[Charli]

@ Ryan - don't watch "Criminal Minds" so I wouldn't know, but that uh, photo of her dolls was eeire.

How about "Memento" fest, tell your story backwards... like it's not hard enough to tell it forward.

[Charli]

Limiting a person to shoot on iPhone or camera phone or handycam is not a good idea. Allow filmmakers to use what they have and what they are comfortable with because with these restrictions, you'll have less entries.

[Chris Messineo]

How about a Music Video challenge?

It might be a lot of fun and we would probably end up with a lot of shorter movies to watch.

Plus we could all hear some new music - which is always cool. :)

[ZazaCast]

It might be a lot of fun and we would probably end up with a lot of shorter movies to watch.


Really? ... did you read the "Psychopathy" thread. :huh:

:)

[J.R. Hudson]

Halloween is coming

Nothing like traditional Halloween Love for the next one. Zombiefest 2 LOL

[Charli]

That's right, Halloween is coming and it's always a slasher/gore fest. I propose we have

"Halloween Spoof Fest"

For the first time instead of making haunting, serious, scary flicks, how about we let the funny in filmmakers go wild on Halloween? It would definitely be a different twist. Everyone dies, no one dies, whatever, just "spoof" any horror film and make it your own.

[Tom Shortridge]

SecretFest - has it already been suggested or done?

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Jason mentioned 48 or 72 hour Fest. That could be a lot of fun.

Would make for a fast turnaround. :)

[MrFluffy]

Well, I for one would like to know now if thats the case. I have some ideas for a few shorts I can make if there is not going to be another full fest. But I dont want to start if there will be a full fest announced in a week or so. Thats why it would be nice for the admins to tell us whats happening next at the end of each fest. We can then start to plan our lives for the next 3 months. I would certainly be annoyed if there was no announcement for a month then a 48hr feat was announced, that would be a month of wasted time.

[Hawk Teflon]

Yeah, I'm in Limbo right now. Not sure whether to start on something or wait.

LyricFest - Take a line from one of 3 given songs (by the mods), and have that as a line in your short.

[j1clark@ucsd.edu]

How about a Music Video challenge?

It might be a lot of fun and we would probably end up with a lot of shorter movies to watch.

Plus we could all hear some new music - which is always cool. :)

For me, the problem with a music video is... well... the music... with all the brewhaha about copyright, and the legal vultures circling, it would be difficult to get music, other than some selection from a 'creative commons' licensed work, that could be used in such a project.

I also think that perhaps if there was such a fest, it should be take one of 5 selections that the 'committee' has approved of, which the filmmaker does have 'legal' right to use. This may too much of a restriction for some...

[j1clark@ucsd.edu]

That's right, Halloween is coming and it's always a slasher/gore fest. I propose we have

"Halloween Spoof Fest"

For the first time instead of making haunting, serious, scary flicks, how about we let the funny in filmmakers go wild on Halloween? It would definitely be a different twist. Everyone dies, no one dies, whatever, just "spoof" any horror film and make it your own.

Halloween is no laughing matter... it is the most serious fest of the year... How would you like to see Passion Play Spoofs around Easter... "Life of Brian"(1979) not withstanding...

Personally I think Valentine's Day would make a better day for spoofery... the whole RomCom genre begs, pleads, nay demands a spoof...

[Chris Messineo]

For me, the problem with a music video is... well... the music... with all the brewhaha about copyright, and the legal vultures circling, it would be difficult to get music, other than some selection from a 'creative commons' licensed work, that could be used in such a project.

I also think that perhaps if there was such a fest, it should be take one of 5 selections that the 'committee' has approved of, which the filmmaker does have 'legal' right to use. This may too much of a restriction for some...

Maybe it's different in other areas, but around NYC there are literally hundreds of indi-bands who would love to have their music turned into a music video.

[j1clark@ucsd.edu]

Maybe it's different in other areas, but around NYC there are literally hundreds of indi-bands who would love to have their music turned into a music video.

Moby put out a contest a few months ago for 3 of his selected new album songs. The 'use' license was significantly restricted to allow a filmmaker to make a music video, but pretty much limit it's presentation to a few narrow situations.

If there could be some sort of Creative Commons offering from such bands, I could see it working... otherwise for those not in a 'indie' plentiful area, or in my case, no 'indie' contacts... it would be pretty much a watch from the sidelines affair... I already have that problem with fest definitions that would allow me to submit... because of time mostly, I can't...

[Hawk Teflon]

Unless the band doesn't have to be present. It wouldn't be a problem if it was just a short set to music without the ever present band playing in the warehouse next door.

[Chris Messineo]

In case anyone missed it in the other thread - here is what Jason said is happening next:

"gonna take a little break and do a 48 hour fest in the next month or so... then we'll resume this fest after that...

we are going to take some time to revise the rules and such, so the 48 hour fest will be a good interlude, as well as a good testing ground."

[J.R. Hudson]

I'm against Music Videos and spoofery.

Like stated above, some of the most popular fests have been the Halloween fests.

I say keep it in the spirit of this special time of year.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

In case anyone missed it in the other thread - here is what Jason said is happening next:

"gonna take a little break and do a 48 hour fest in the next month or so... then we'll resume this fest after that...

we are going to take some time to revise the rules and such, so the 48 hour fest will be a good interlude, as well as a good testing ground."
Yup. I mentioned that on the previous page.

48 hours might be tough via the internet since not everyone catches the announcements right away, but I'm game. :)
Maybe "WeekFest" might allow for a few more entries? I'm game to try either way if the timing is right.

Still plenty of time for HorrorFest after that.

[Jason Ramsey]

Maybe "WeekFest" might allow for a few more entries?

suggestion noted :)

but, ideally, either way, we will announce our intent officially several weeks out from the actual "shoot dates" for the fest. we'll of course reserve the juicy details for the beginning of the actual shoot dates, but will make sure there is several weeks for word to spread about it first.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

suggestion noted :)

but, ideally, either way, we will announce our intent officially several weeks out from the actual "shoot dates" for the fest. we'll of course reserve the juicy details for the beginning of the actual shoot dates, but will make sure there is several weeks for word to spread about it first.Sweet!

[MrFluffy]

Well there is pretty much no chance of my being able to do a 48/week fest, and it would be nice if I didnt have to check back every week or so to see if I have missed any fest announcements.

So it would be a great help for me and I'm sure lots of others, if you could create a new thread in the news section specifically for new fest announements. You could then lock the thread to admin/mod only postings, and post in the thread when a new fest was starting. Users could then use the email subscription option to get notificatrions of postings to that thread and thus be informed when a new fest will start. Failing that, a real email list would also work.

You need a way of specifically notifying interested parties of the fests rather than hope they check back often just to see if anything has been announced.

What do others think?

[Charli]

The Art of Murder - you must use an object from the Clue Game in which someone dies: candlestick, lead piping, revolver, rope, dagger, wrench

That fulfills the "prop" requirement really easily - lol

[Darkline]

I'm against Music Videos and spoofery.

Like stated above, some of the most popular fests have been the Halloween fests.

I say keep it in the spirit of this special time of year.

I agree. Fall is traditionally when you get the highest number of entries due to the subject matter; we haven't had a good old 'halloween' themed fest for a while. We've had 'thrill' 'monster' and 'twilight'. I want pumpkinfest. :-)

[MrFluffy]

I agree. Fall is traditionally when you get the highest number of entries due to the subject matter; we haven't had a good old 'halloween' themed fest for a while. We've had 'thrill' 'monster' and 'twilight'. I want pumpkinfest. :-)
There isn't going to be one!

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

There isn't going to be one!Who said? If they do a 48 hour fest next there will be plenty of time for another Fest before Oct 31st.

All they need to do is announce (soon) that there will be a 48 hour fest in two weeks. In two weeks they give out the criteria/film requirements and round 1 starts two days later. They could even announce both festivals (48 hour and Halloween Fest) at the same time. Allowing ample time for those just aiming at the Halloween Fest to get started.

[MrFluffy]

Who said? If they do a 48 hour fest next there will be plenty of time for another Fest before Oct 31st.

All they need to do is announce (soon) that there will be a 48 hour fest in two weeks. In two weeks they give out the criteria/film requirements and round 1 starts two days later. They could even announce both festivals (48 hour and Halloween Fest) at the same time. Allowing ample time for those just aiming at the Halloween Fest to get started.

And this is precicely the point I have been making all along. The statements of intent are few and not very clear leading us to have all sorts of ideas. I saw them doing a 48hr fest some time in the next few months with the full fests starting again in the autumn. A clear post by jason on their intent and timeline would go a long way to clarifying where we all stand.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

And this is precicely the point I have been making all along. The statements of intent are few and not very clear leading us to have all sorts of ideas. I saw them doing a 48hr fest some time in the next few months with the full fests starting again in the autumn. A clear post by jason on their intent and timeline would go a long way to clarifying where we all stand.Something is usually posted soon after the previous Fest wraps.

Not to worry. I'm betting they are talking it over now.
But yeah, the sooner the better.

[Brandon Rice]

We will be having a 48hr festival coming soon. Please be patient with us as we get the details sorted. Thanks!

[j1clark@ucsd.edu]

We will be having a 48hr festival coming soon. Please be patient with us as we get the details sorted. Thanks!

I don't know if this is a possibility, but to allow people to not be hovering over their hot computer displays, around the world... one could have sort of a 'day' to obtain a 'ticket' with a time stamp, encrypted, which part of the process describes the project details, maybe even requires a specific item from that particular filmmaker, encoded in the 'ticket', then within 48 hours, have the ticket used to authenticate the submission.

One thing that I've seen for Siggraph submissions, is to have a cksum, actually an MD5 hash of the package, of one's submission materials, then posting the cksum by the 'official close' of submissions, but then if the upload takes a 'long time', or there are problems, once uploaded the materials are 'checked' against the cksum, and if there is a difference the submission is rejected due to tardy submission, if they match, the package is accepted.

This would allow for a little bit 'looser' time, but still maintain the 'get something done in 48 hours'...

[Charli]

48 Hour premise - Who killed J. R.?

[J.R. Hudson]

48 Hour premise - Who killed J. R.?

Ha . Who'd wanna kill me ?

[Charli]

Dang, got it wrong - Who shot J.R.? there, boy, I didn't even watch "Dallas" back in the day. Thought it was funny that the Queen of England called to see whodunit - lol.

[CallaghanFilms]

Ha . Who'd wanna kill me ?http://www.smiley-faces.org/smiley-faces/smiley-face-whistle-2.gif

[JaceBrownlow]

TechFest- have a story that involves some sort of fictitious technology
FableFest- involves a fantasy, myth or supernatural element/setting
MusicFest- make a music video for a real or fictional band
BattleFest- create a battle sequence of a real or fictional war

[Morox]

CrimeFest - Create a short that includes a crime of some sort.
TwistFest - Create a short that must involve a twist.

[Hawk Teflon]

TwistFest - Create a short that must involve a twist.

This happens every time, anyway.

Can I put a vote in for something less dark? The last two have been VillainFest followed by ScareFest. Unfortunately, both of my entries for FictionFest were dark (my first time trying that). The one before that (I wasn't in), but I'm sure it was dark as it was at Halloween, no?

I've also thought of MusicFest, but in a different way. Find a popular song, and recreate the entire song through a story (using at least 1 full line of the song as dialogue).

[JoeButch]

This happens every time, anyway.

Can I put a vote in for something less dark? The last two have been VillainFest followed by ScareFest. Unfortunately, both of my entries for FictionFest were dark (my first time trying that). The one before that (I wasn't in), but I'm sure it was dark as it was at Halloween, no?

I've also thought of MusicFest, but in a different way. Find a popular song, and recreate the entire song through a story (using at least 1 full line of the song as dialogue).

That would be against copyright laws. AFAIK

[JoeButch]

Heist Fest

[Three Billion Seconds]

A festival that requires a very long scene without any cuts.

[Shawn Philip Nelson]

The winter fest is typically some sort of drama fest (LossFest, LoveFest, DramaFest, FictionFest) before going for more 'popcorn' type fest in summer before looping back to something scary for halloween. I like it, it's a good cycle.

[JaceBrownlow]

Yeah thats sounds like a nice change of atmosphere. I haven't tried romance or pure drama (meaning no sci-fi/fantasy elements) before so that might be an interesting exercise to try! :D

[AJ Brooks]

Fix-It Fest...

Something has to be explicitly fixed. A leaky faucet, the parent's computer, a broken heart...etc.

[Imaginate]

Found Footage Fest : (maybe not for the very next festival because there was already 3 found footage films in SCAREFEST, but it would be fun to have one festival dedicated to that style )

Out of the Bottle Fest
Format : Wish, Spell, Lesson
Variations: Body Switch Bottle, Angel Bottle, Thing Bottle, Curse Bottle, Surreal Bottle

Superhero Fest
Format: Special Power, Nemesis, Curse
Variations: Real Life Superhero, Storybook Superhero, Fantasy Superhero, People’ Superhero, Comic- Book Superhero:

* These two genres are based off of Blake Snyders genre listing, either one would be quite entertaining.

[dre83]

"Mistake" fest... In the short there's a (big or smale) mistake... For example someone says "ooh, and the capital of France...it's New York".
So people have to find that mistake...

[Hawk Teflon]

"Mistake" fest... In the short there's a (big or smale) mistake...

I see what you did there...

I say it's time for DVXUserFest ... Script comes from a DVXUser, sent to a different DVXser to shoot / direct ... footage goes to a different 'User to edit ... different User composes. Has to use a minimum of 4 completely different 'Users.

[Shawn Philip Nelson]

"Mistake" fest... In the short there's a (big or smale) mistake... For example someone says "ooh, and the capital of France...it's New York".
So people have to find that mistake...

I like 'Mistake Fest', but not how you phrased it (a technical error) but more one that revolves around the theme of a mistake, be it a tech mistake or a relationship mistake or a financial mistake. It's very dramatic

[dre83]

Sounds nice too.

[ZazaCast]

"Mistake" fest... In the short there's a (big or smale) mistake... For example someone says "ooh, and the capital of France...it's New York".
So people have to find that mistake...

...but is it a mistake?
"According to Miquelon.org, New York has the largest population of native French
speakers (including patois, creole and cajun) in the US."

:happy:

[justinwhite82]

When is the next fest scheduled to be posted?

Justin

[ZazaCast]

DiscontinuedFest...all films MUST be shot on a DVX100, DVX100A or DVX100b!

[dre83]

Invention fest. Must contain an invention......and some climax up downs protagonist antagonist point of no return.....

[Jason Ramsey]

just bumping this thread to a new location...

Time to get your creative blood flowin again.

[Morox]

CrimeFest

[Jordan_S]

Heads and Tails Fest. The tail must bite the head.

[Lynchenstein]

How about: "Can we get a new Fest already" fest. I'm keen!

[Jason Ramsey]

Friday

[Lynchenstein]

Yeah! Can't wait, thanks!