LossFest2009 - The Envelope Please (Winners)

[Jason Ramsey]

Ok... First, I want to take a moment to again acknowledge our sponsors, and for this fest, I would especially like to acknowledge ABEL CINE for their amazing prize donation, coming in late and blowing the doors down with an 8,000 dollar prize donation of the MOVIEtube ST.

All of our sponsors always come through with great prizes for the festivals, and they love to support the fests and the members. I hope you will consider them for your equipment purchases. We've always tried to maintain a friends and family atmosphere here and try to attract sponsors who will contribute to that vibe. We're very proud of the fact that we have such great sponsors on DVXuser who help to make this a better place.

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=163795

I'd also especially like to thank all of you who took the time to put an entry together and put your work and your selves out there for all to view, enjoy, and rip to shreds with their feedback :)

This fest we had 28 first time entries, which is fantastic, and 9 of the top 20 placers were first time entries....

So, without further ado.... First, I give you the top 10 (competiing) films as voted by the members: (* denotes first time dvxfest entrant)

1. Collections Vol. 4: Mint in Box - JCVR *
2. Placebo - pia12254
3. Model/Photographer - Zak Forsman

4. Lost at Sea - TheMacB
5. Acceptance - Kyrre *
6. Again to Return - Yeehawnow
7. Ano Perdido - Delicia Producciones *
8. Melody for Allyriane - jasonthewho
9. Stupendous: The Movie - Armisiano
10. Last Touch - Norm Sanders

In addition to the top 3, we like to give awards out as well...

Let's start with Best Newcomer.... This is to a non-top 3 placing film by a first time entrant.

This film was one of the sleeper hits of the fest and I thought this dude just came out of nowhere.... Apparently, so did you all, since he recieved 5th overall in the festival:

Best Newcomer: Acceptance - Kyrre *

We are also giving away an award selected by the mod squad for Creative Vision. this award goes to:

Creative Vision: Again to Return - yeehawnow

In addition to this, we have some other goodies to give away. The first of which being 10 copies of DV Rebel's Guide book. These were selected at random from the non-finalist films using some code that Larry generated.

Saint Anthony by John LaBonney
Losers in Excess by MrKilloran
Developed by The Student
Voiced by AlexJeffery
The Fishermen by tedynecula
Lost Youth by Helferc
I Understand You by eustace
Take by preston
The Split by Morox
Second Chances by vnguyen972

And, one more.... I have three copies of the "Sound for Film and Television" instruction DVD courtesy Wrightsville Beach Studios (Barry Green & David Jimerson).

puckthemad had two entries in this festival, and they finished 15th, and 16th in the festival, but I think everyone would agree that he could use some help on his sound :) So, maybe with this DVD, we'll be seeing puckthemad in the finals next time...

Here are your three winners of the "Sound for Film and Television" DVD:

Keeper of the Lost, and Falling Up - puckthemad
Lost Youth - helferc
Gangs and Gangsters - lordambrai


Wait... one more... I am giving a prize to Zak Forsman as stated in the "appreciation" thread created a little while ago. This is a special acknowledgment for Zak's contribution to LossFest as a member (not a film entrant). He championed the fest, and took the new outside promotion allowance and truly ran with it. Zak, you really elevated the fests, and we appreciate your presence here. thanks very much. As such, we feel you deserve more than just a pat on the back. You served as a fine example this fest and we want to reward you for that.

For setting a great example, serving the fest to the fullest, and helping to elevate them:

DVXuser Appreciation Award: Zak Forsman

Ok. Those are your winners and award recipients of DVXuser's DVXFest 2009 - LossFest.

You will notice that I have not named who gets what this time. I did a poll a while back, and there was a pretty overwhelming consensus that you would like for me to allow the top 3 to pick at least one of their prizes in order of placing...

So, starting from the top, I will contact you via private message in order, and you may pick one unallocated prize. I will remove that from the list, and move to 2nd place, then the same for third. After the first three prizes have been handed out, I will award the rest of the prizes, and will announce who got what in the next post of this thread.

Congratulations to all of you....

Oh, yeah..... Next fest is..... BallerinaFest... wait... I mean....

QUESTFEST. I will create a forum for it here momentarily. The rules will follow in a day or two as we are making some changes, and clarifying some things.

MAKE SURE you read the rules for the next fest. Things will be quite a bit different in some respects and it will effect your eligibility. So, MAKE SURE TO READ THE RULES WHEN THEY ARE POSTED. THEY WILL BE DIFFERENT.

I'm very proud of all of you, and would like to personally thank you for taking the time to create an entry and put it out there. That is what it is all about. Creating new work, learning, elevating yourself, and being elevated. Here's to many more great fests ahead :beer:

[Jason Ramsey]

1st Place:

Abel Cine Movietube


2nd Place:
Reflecmedia Chromakey kit
iKan v8000
EVS Kata Bag

3rd Place:
indiFOCUS Remote Follow Focus
Cinevate Pegasus
VAXR.com Voice over work

Best Newcomer:
Glidetrack
Camrade Carrying Case

Creative Vision:
Kessler Crane

Special Regognition (Zak):
EVS Kata Bag


Ok. I think that is everything. Besides the books. Winners of that are listed in the first post.

Later,
Jason

[Zak Forsman]

WHAT?!?!?!? I was sure that the "special appreciation to zak forsman" thread was an indication that we didn't place. this is too much. tooooo much!!!!

[Jason Ramsey]

WHAT?!?!?!? I was sure that the "special appreciation to zak forsman" thread was an indication that we didn't place. this is too much. tooooo much!!!!

I thought you might think that :) heh heh...

Later,
Jason

[Blaine]

Congratulations to all the winners! :beer::beer::beer:

[Rodney V. Smith]

Congrats guys and thanks for the DVDs. I'll put them to good use!

Questfest! Woo hoo!

[Zak Forsman]

ahh, ballerinafest, jon coy was ahead of his time.

[Maximus]

Congratulations!

[Darkline]

congrats to the winners, well deserved all of them.

Questfest. :-)

[Tim Joy]

YAY! Congrats to all!

[Jason Ramsey]

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/forumdisplay.php?f=168

[Zak Forsman]

I thought you might think that :) heh heh...

Later,
Jason

you son of a, of a... uh, of what I presume to be a very lovely woman!

[Matt Sconce]

Congrats all! That is some good stuff! -Matt

[jasonthewho]

Congrats to the top 3!

And congrats to Kyrre for Best Newcomer! I have to admit, yours was my favorite.

And to yeehaanow for Best Creative Vision! Although there was no doubt in my mind you would win this award. :)

[JCVR]

Oh wow.

This was a really fantastic experience to be a part of. Congrats to all of the winners and applicants. This is certainly a community and world that i'd love to keep bringing the actors and talent that I work with in my day to day life into.

This project was really important to me for two reasons:

1) It involved me physically breaking my childhood nostalgia. I really wanted to put these strange toys that I had collected to good use in a way that paid tribute to that time in my life but also commented on them and my current outlook.

2) I've been so wrapped up in nearly a years worth of contract negotiations and pitches that this was the first project that I really just got out and shot. It honestly kind of busted a slump for me and in my own way signaled a turning of things.

Thanks to everyone who supported our short. Comedy is very important to me, it's what i'm making my life doing and I feel that most comedy doesn't make the most of the genre. Everyone who liked our short (sprocketboy i'm looking at you) for their own reasons is a part of our winning.

A huge shout out first and foremost to Matty_G. One of my best friends and collaborators. This guy is going to be a huge talent. Couldn't have done it without him.

I unfortunately have to run out the door right now, but i have more to say and people to thank.

Before I leave though.... thanks to DVXuser for putting this whole thing on. They've built an enormous community of talent helping talent.

Congrats to everyone.

so annoyed i have to run out the door right now... guh! :)

[kyrre]

Wow, 5th and best newcomer! I definitely can't complain! Thank you so much! Man, I'm so glad I joined in on this! :beer:

And congratulations to the winners! Well deserved!

[Brandon Rice]

congrats to the winners!

[Susanne G.]

A big kiss and congratulations to all winners :kiss: :Drogar-Love(DBG):

Susanne :bath:

[kyrre]

And congrats to Kyrre for Best Newcomer! I have to admit, yours was my favorite
Thanks a lot! I loved yours as well!

I'm ready for QuestFest! :thumbup:

[Geoff_R]

Congrats everyone!

[Horncastle]

Congratulations - to the winners especially, and to all who entered.
Jason

[disjecta]

Congratulations...all well deserved.

[Neal Buconjic]

Way to go guys! See you in the next one.

[Sarah Daly]

Big time congratulations!!!!!!!!! You guys ALL rock...Such incredible talent in here!

This (my first) fest has been awesome and I hope to get even more involved next time.

INTERNET GROUP HUG!

:)

[Norm Sanders]

Congratulations top 3, the rest of the top 10, and to everyone that even had the guts to finish AND enter in the first place!

[Zim]

Congrats to everyone.

[Sprocketboy]

Congratulations to everyone who won and everyone who participated. I had a great time watching the films!

[krestofre]

I enjoyed the fest very much. Congrats to all!

[John LaBonney]

Hey, look at that! I won a little something for just trying. Got to love dvxuser. Thanks!

[Brian Parker]

Congrats to all the winners and competitors!! I love this site!

[Jeff Anderson]

Congrats to all who won and those who entered - heck you made it farther than me :) Have started post as of today though! Definitely getting in on Questfest though. Already have some ideas a brewing... Probably should see the rules though...

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Congrats to all!

[abraham]

congratulations indeed!
my three favorites won!
-- minus ours of course.

thanks everyone - this has been great fun.

can't wait for the next one.

[Richard J. Johnson]

Congrats to all! The puppeteer came in 14th! am happy about that. I was 37th last fest and I just wanted to do better. But I never thought I would come that close to top ten. Time to step it for questfest. See you then. 100.

[armisiano]

Congratulations to everyone. Great job guys!

[ESTEBEVERDE]

Everyone Did a Fabulous Job from The First Film to the Very Last!!!

A+++++++++ to you All!!!! :beer:

[timbook2]

This was my first following of these nice events. Congrats to all involved! And congrats to the winners! this forum also stands out because of the admins and mods creating this atmosphere, congrats to them!

[Chris Messineo]

Congratulations everyone.

[Lawsuit_Boy]

Ballerinafest...cute. (yes Zak, apparently I was ahead of my time).

Congrats to the winners! Nice work everyone. :thumbsup:

[Edgen]

Congrats everyone! :) Looking forward to seeing you guys again in QuestFest

/j

[MrKilloran]

Congrats, all well deserved.

[Bernie Hipos]

Congratulations to all the winners. Cheers!

[Noel Evans]

Huge congratulations to everyone. Greatly deserved. Great fest.

[Norm Sanders]

Congrats to all! The puppeteer came in 14th! am happy about that. I was 37th last fest and I just wanted to do better. But I never thought I would come that close to top ten. Time to step it for questfest. See you then. 100.

Where are the rankings for all the films? I'd love to find out & see how others placed, etc.

[Sprocketboy]

Where are the rankings for all the films? I'd love to find out & see how others placed, etc.

Have they ever done that?

[Jason Ramsey]

we'll go top 10 publicly, but beyond that it's on request and then those people can share if they want to...

We figure it's not polite to read everyone's grade in front of the class, as that person who finished 63 might not want everyone knowing that :)

later,
Jason

[Mike Insane]

Congratz to everyone, great fest... now I'll go back to lurking in the shadows.

[conlanforever]

Congratz to the winners. There was a lot of good films in this fest.

[Norm Sanders]

we'll go top 10 publicly, but beyond that it's on request and then those people can share if they want to...

We figure it's not polite to read everyone's grade in front of the class, as that person who finished 63 might not want everyone knowing that :)

later,
Jason

Makes perfect sense. Yeah, even though LAST TOUCH placed top 10, I was still then embarrassed to a degree to see that it was last in the rankings. NOT a bad thing, mind you and I'm still very grateful to have been a finalist, just that feeling like you said of having your grade read in front of the class, lol.

[Sprocketboy]

Makes perfect sense. Yeah, even though LAST TOUCH placed top 10, I was still then embarrassed to a degree to see that it was last in the rankings. NOT a bad thing, mind you and I'm still very grateful to have been a finalist, just that feeling like you said of having your grade read in front of the class, lol.

I should feel worse than you. I ranked 11. :(

[stinkpot]

Great films! Congratulations!

Can't wait for Quest Fest!

:beer:!

[Norm Sanders]

From the sounds of it, it was likely only by .0001 percent difference ... bet now you'd have given me just ONE less star, huh?? ;)

You had a solid entry.


I should feel worse than you. I ranked 11. :(

[Sprocketboy]

From the sounds of it, it was likely only by .0001 percent difference ... bet now you'd have given me just ONE less star, huh?? ;)

You had a solid entry.

Ha ha! :) Next time, you get 1 star. :Drogar-Love(DBG):

One thing I wondered about. How many stars did the participants give themselves? Did they give themselves 10 or an honest appraisal? Just for the record, I gave myself 7 stars. Call me stupid.

[Jason Ramsey]

I think the como consistently has to be the most honest voter when it comes to rating yourself. :)

no .0001's... there were some that were hundredth's apart... but none in the top 10... that's part of what the 2nd round is for.

a couple hundredth's of a point is pretty close, but still several perfect 10's or 1's from real impact... or a whole bunch of 6's, 7, 8's, etc...

A few tenth's of a point is a solid margin once there are enough ratings in. I would not recommend folks trying to game the system :)

later,
jason

[Norm Sanders]

Ha ha! :) Next time, you get 1 star. :Drogar-Love(DBG):

One thing I wondered about. How many stars did the participants give themselves? Did they give themselves 10 or an honest appraisal? Just for the record, I gave myself 7 stars. Call me stupid.

OUCH on the one star! What's your address, I'll send you a gift to make up! :)

I didn't give myself a 10, that's for sure. I get what you're saying, however, and it's been brought up before. A part of you has to assume that because it's a competition, every person is going to give their own film a 10, and if that actually DID happen, then it would just nullify their own vote, so to speak, since everyone would be on the same playing field.

[kyrre]

Ha ha! :) Next time, you get 1 star. :Drogar-Love(DBG):

One thing I wondered about. How many stars did the participants give themselves? Did they give themselves 10 or an honest appraisal? Just for the record, I gave myself 7 stars. Call me stupid.
I thought about giving myself a 7 as well. But as that could potentially hurt me, I found it was probably better not to vote at all.

[Sprocketboy]

I thought about giving myself a 7 as well. But as that could potentially hurt me, I found it was probably better not to vote at all.

That's makes sense. I believe they should not count our votes at all. Its awkward to vote for yourself.

[Lawsuit_Boy]

I did not give Tiny Dancer a vote. From the get-go, it seemed morally inept for me to do so.

[kyrre]

I believe they should not count our votes at all. Its awkward to vote for yourself.
Yeah, I absolutely agree.

[Tim Joy]

Any word on the prizes yet? :)

[Jason Ramsey]

give me a day or two, and I'll get announced what everyone won.

Thanks.

later,
Jason

[preston]

congrats to all the moviemakers in the top 10. :)

even though it was just random and i didn't actually "win" a copy of The DV Rebel's Guide, i am excited to have been chosen, and i am thankful for the generosity of whoever supplied the books. i am looking forward to learning a lot from the guide, since i am so new to DV film-making.

thank you to all who had a part in making this festival happen; it was a great experience (despite placing near the bottom of the list). i'm not sure if i'll have the opportunity to be a part of Quest Fest, but we'll see...

thanks again~

preston

[John LaBonney]

even though it was just random and i didn't actually "win" a copy of The DV Rebel's Guide, i am excited to have been chosen...

I'm calling my copy a win. :)

[preston]

haha ok, Woot! i won something!!

[John LaBonney]

As so often is said here in Las Vegas:

"I'd rather be lucky than good."

[seductivepuppy]

a great big smiley face congrats to the winnerss!

[grimrebes]

Great films, all around, everyone did a great job. Congrats to the winners!

[Morox]

I'm damn late on this (was on holidays), but congrats to everyone! This was highly enjoyable and I can't wait for QuestFest!

[seansshack]

Congrats to all the winners and everyone that took part.

[singleframe]

yeah congrats...was fun to be a part of it!
enjoy your prizes!

[jasonthewho]

So, do we know who won what yet?

[Jason Ramsey]

no sorry. got tied up with some other stuff... but it's on the immediate list... give me a day or two and I'll get it all announced.

[Zak Forsman]

http://thestockmasters.com/files/u1/glengary-ross-steak-knives.png

[Lawsuit_Boy]

http://thestockmasters.com/files/u1/glengary-ross-steak-knives.png

:thumbsup:

[Tim Joy]

I could use a new steak knife.

[ZazaCast]

Are we ever going to find out who won what?

[Jason Ramsey]

give me till midnight mountain and I will have something up for you... things been crazy. sorry.

later,
jason

[kyrre]

So... :huh:

[armisiano]

The secret is, they'll never reveal what really happened... every finalist and winner was awarded $1,000,000 in cash. I'm in Tahiti right now just chillin with some supermodels and drinkin' boozy little concoctions that have paper umbrellas in them.

Sorry to let the secret out guys, I know I must now be killed.

[jasonthewho]

With my million dollars, I bought several children off of Craigslist. Now I finally have a reliable crew!

[Tim Joy]

I reinvested my million into DVXUSER for a "sure thing" win in questfest. :kiss:

[dcarstens]

I guess Jason Ramsey actually has a life.

[Zak Forsman]

one of my prizes will arrive tomorrow via FEDEX -- from Tim at indifocus. can't wait to play with it. i'll do a podcast so everyone can see.

[Jason Ramsey]

ok, guys. sorry for the long delay. getting caught up now.

see 2nd post for who got what.

Let me know if I accidentally left any prizes out.

later,
jason

[kyrre]

Sweet! Thanks a lot! That Glidetrack looks awesome!

[Tim Joy]

Nice! Congrats again to everyone and thanks to the sponsors. Here's to making movies- :beer:

[Zak Forsman]

i secretly had my fingers crossed for one of those Kata bags!! one can always use more bags!!!

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

i secretly had my fingers crossed for one of those Kata bags!! one can always use more bags!!!
http://www.ladyofthecake.com/mel/frank/images/bags.jpg

[Zak Forsman]

nice. you take the blonde and i'll take the one in the turban.

[Blaine]

I always thought Teri Garr was smokin' hot in that movie...:love4:

[Zak Forsman]

received the Follow Focus Pro from IndiFocus today! I put my D90 on it, shoulder mounted, and have been playing with it all afternoon. it's awesome. i think i'll make a podcast on it. :)

[Zak Forsman]

just got confirmation from Dennis and Hubert... Cinevate's Amazing Flying Machine (aka Pegasus, aka table-dolly/slider/cable-cam hybrid) is on its way!!!!

as soon as i find time, i'll do a video podcast.

[pia12254]

Sweet! Would love to see your videos shot with your new toys! :grin:

To get our prizes do we need to contact the vendor directly or does Jason do that?

Daniel

[Zak Forsman]

i've been taking the initiative after clearing it with jason.

[Jason Ramsey]

I'm in the process of sending out emails. I already have everyone's address. If you don't hear something from me or your respective vendor within a week, then feel free to email me at jason at landmine dot tv.

later,
Jason

[Zak Forsman]

ATTENTION PRIZE-WINNERS

One of my first duties as Mod is to see that our esteemed winners receive their awarded prizes. I'm sending emails out to each of you this evening. From this point on, please direct any questions or inquiries to me at... zak [at] sabipictures [dot] com

[vnguyen972]

I know it's too small to mention but I believe I should receive a copy of DV rebel's guide :-) any idea of when?

[Jason Ramsey]

when i get paid on or around the 1st, I will mail all the books personally... Actually it might be sooner than that now...

later.

[Tim Joy]

Got my Crane last week. SWEEET. It's nice because it breaks down to fit in the trunk. I lot more convenient than my LONG-ass DIY crane. It's going to come in handy for questfest.

THANKS!

[vnguyen972]

I hate to ask... but I still haven't received the book ... what's going on? Not that I'm desperate for it, but just thought it'd be cool to actually receive it if I was named to receive it :-)