The 2nd Annual International DVXFest Screening Event in Los Angeles

[Zak Forsman]

PLEASE RSVP
Click the button below to RSVP for the event. It is FREE of course, but please take the time to read all the details below. Thank you.

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http://beginningmiddleend.com/images/dvx_screening.jpg
key art by Mike "BlindBuzta" Manning

THE MISSION
Last year was a blast and its many successes were quite memorable. This year, we wanted to make sure we were taking a step forward. And so, I was tasked with finding a suitable venue where we could put even more emphasis on high quality cinematic exhibition of the films. I sought out an intimate "movie theater experience" where the films could be projected in 1080 HD. And we found it here...


THE VENUE
Downtown Independent
251 S. Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012 [google maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&q=251+S.+Main+Street+Los+Angeles,+CA+90012&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=sc8_StirIYOoswPfncUv&z=16&iwloc=A&layer=c&cbll=34.050095,-118.245363&panoid=ziFHy6Brl8d3CDGiYi05Zg&cbp=12,17.73,,0,39.52)]

This theater was completely renovated from the ground up with state of the art, clean and modern amenities. It is so new that Google Street View still only shows how it looked "before" the renovation. I've included more recent photos at the bottom.

The Downtown Independent is an awesome NEW art house theater with two rows of home theater style recliners and stadium seating for the rest. It has a nice big screen and top of the line projection and sound with the following technical specifications:
236 Stadium style seats including 16 reclining sofa seats.
Barco iD H500 digital projector
5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound with JBL loudspeakers, QSC amplification and
Dolby CP650 cinema processor

DATE & TIME
Saturday, July 25th @ 8pm to Midnight


SLATE OF FILMS
Without repeating any of the films that screened last year, we have already selected a handful of noteworthy shorts from past DVXfests and have thrown in what are sure to be some unforgettable surprises too. And of course, the evening will be webcast live as we countdown all the QuestFest finalists, culminating in the top three winners.


PARKING
Street parking is FREE after 6pm. The lot next door is $8 (Welcome to LA, folks!) and CASH ONLY. I would advise coming early enough to grab street parking, or carpooling to share the cost of the lot.


AMENITIES
FREE public WiFi. So bring your laptop and and keep up with the discussion from members watching you over streaming video. ATM Machine in the lobby, so you can freely forget that the parking lot was CASH ONLY until you're pulling in... and panicking.


FOOD NEARBY
There is a Pitfire Pizza (http://www.pitfirepizza.com/flash/pages/locations.html) half a block down on the corner of Main and 2nd. I'll be busy prepping for the screening, but others could grab dinner here beforehand. Unless you plan to fill up on free popcorn.



THE DOWNTOWN INDEPENDENT
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/4782/ditheater.png
www.downtownindependent.com (http://www.downtownindependent.com)

[Rodney V. Smith]

effing SWEET!

[Jeff Anderson]

woohoo - off to travelocity I go!

[Mike Manning]

Nice!

[Zak Forsman]

woohoo - off to travelocity I go!

please, please, please know that the date is not absolutely nailed down. we are targeting late July but would advise that you wait until the date it official.

[Rodney V. Smith]

well I booked for a week, so there's a little room for me to play... gonna be couch surfing for a bit though. Should be fun!

[Zak Forsman]

thanks puck, you have now validated our greatest fear of posting this before we had a date locked in. hope to see you at the screening! or at least the week before! :2vrolijk_08:

[Jason Ramsey]

Don't book your tickets until we give you dates... Until everything is official <knock on wood> anything can happen.

We aren't anticipating problems, but you never know, and we still have a couple more details to hammer before the contract is final. That's why we didn't give dates and times yet :) But, should have them hammered down and out to you folks to make travel arrangements by the end of the week.

later,
jason

[Mark Harris]

I already booked a private party at Jumbo's Clown Room!!!!!

[Rodney V. Smith]

meh: i just needed a excuse to go to LA anyway. Something like this or a solid job lined up is the only way I can get my wife to agree to it. :-D Yay DVXUser.

[Shawn Philip Nelson]

Awesome venue Zak!

Any scheduled VIPs in attendance?

[Rodney V. Smith]

thanks puck, you have now validated our greatest fear of posting this before we had a date locked in. hope to see you at the screening! or at least the week before! :2vrolijk_08:


I live for validation. I'll see you in LA Zak, especially if beer is involved.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Awesome venue Zak!

Any scheduled VIPs in attendance?
I hear one Dustin Rogan is gonna be there:nads:

Rogan

[Rodney V. Smith]

I hear one Dustin Rogan is gonna be there:nads:

Rogan

Thank God.

That there's only ONE Dustin Rogan, that is...

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Thank God.

That there's only ONE Dustin Rogan, that is...

:banned:

[Simon Höfer]

I wish I could come! Damnit...

[Jeff Anderson]

please, please, please know that the date is not absolutely nailed down. we are targeting late July but would advise that you wait until the date it official.

no worries, merely browsing prices - will wait til the date is set :)

[ZazaCast]

I'll be watchin' on the web...waiting...for the day you have an eastcoast screening!

[RodThompson]

I'll be begging the wife to let me get on the computer to watch it...but it has to be after at least two of my kids go to sleep. Can we schedule around this?

[dsto]

Looking forward to the webcast at the very least!

[Mark Harris]

I'll be watchin' on the web...waiting...for the day you have an eastcoast screening!

We did three years ago. HorrorFest 06.

http://www.desperatecomfort.com/working/horrorfest_poster.jpg
Poster courtesy of Jack Stanley

There's Jack in front:
http://www.desperatecomfort.com/media/media/horror/horrorfest_crowd.jpg

Even had a trailer:

http://www.desperatecomfort.com/working/horrorfest_trailer.mov

I would love to do another one here.

:)

[ZazaCast]

We did three years ago. HorrorFest 06.

http://www.desperatecomfort.com/working/horrorfest_poster.jpg
Poster courtesy of Jack Stanley

There's Jack in front:
http://www.desperatecomfort.com/media/media/horror/horrorfest_crowd.jpg

Even had a trailer:

http://www.desperatecomfort.com/working/horrorfest_trailer.mov

I would love to do another one here.

:)

I would LOVE that too. Maybe we could set-up a dual-coast screening and simulcast one day?

Looks like a good crowd....even with Jack!:Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[Dick Campbell]

:cry: (sniff) I'll be in China.

[Larry Rutledge]

We will again be providing a feed of the event. Certainly we hope to see you there in person, but if you can't make it then keep an eye on this sub-forum for all the details that evening.

[Ben Sliker]

venue looks great guys, i'm anxiously awaiting the date/time announcement to see if I can get off of work for a 24 hr. stint in LA.

[NateCaauwe]

Ooo, looks awesome! I hope we get the dates soon, I really want to make it out there again. Anyone have a box I can sleep in?

[Rodney V. Smith]

Ooo, looks awesome! I hope we get the dates soon, I really want to make it out there again. Anyone have a box I can sleep in?

I travel with my own box. You should look into the potable ones. They even come equipped with a couch and a fridge sometimes, especially when you plunk it down in the middle of Fat Monster's living room...

[Noel Evans]

Hmm I need a box. Gonna look at this seriously once dates are firm. Would be awesome to see everyone at one place.

[RodThompson]

I fly free...I have friends in LA...I can't go...

[Rodney V. Smith]

I fly free...I have friends in LA...I can't go...

[insert evil laughter here]

[RodThompson]

Oh, I could...but then I'd have to return to the wife a broken man, suffering to her every whim and need as retribution for leaving her here with three boys under the age of ten.

[Rodney V. Smith]

Oh, I could...but then I'd have to return to the wife a broken man, suffering to her every whim and need as retribution for leaving her here with three boys under the age of ten.

[Cue HIDEOUS evil laughter and maybe some macabre sound effects]

[Jason Ramsey]

Details are pretty well hammered out... Just want to sign on the dotted line before we make this official.

Though, some details for you that the good folks are offering up as added bonuses on the traditional package. Everyone will get a free popcorn, they'll have a drink special running all night, and also are talking about offering up 3 hours use of the space along with a projectionist for free as a door prize.

[Rodney V. Smith]

... also are talking about offering up 3 hours use of the space along with a projectionist for free as a door prize.

Well.. is the projectionist cute? :grin:

[RodThompson]

So is this like a big deal? lol

[ConspiracyPenguin]

I already booked a private party at Jumbo's Clown Room!!!!!

Where in the hell is my invitation, Mark? I'm hurt...


I hear one Dustin Rogan is gonna be there:nads:

Rogan

Dustin, I got your PM asking me to stay home so as not to take away from your "invaluable and awe inspiring attendance," and I was wondering if perhaps you would make an exception if I wear, say, a toilet seat cover around my neck?

Regards,

Penguin

---

Now, once the final date is locked and we inch closer to that time, I will review my financial situation and see if I can make it down. I had a great time last year and I'd love to be there again...if I'm welcome, that is. :huh:

Although, I guess if Rogan's going, they'll let anybody in. :2vrolijk_08:

[Jason Ramsey]

You gonna fly solo this year, Penguin?

:)

Later,
Jason

[ConspiracyPenguin]

You gonna fly solo this year, Penguin?

:)

Later,
Jason

Just because I'm a flightless bird doesn't mean you have to mock me at every chance you get!

In all seriousness, though, I think everyone would be a taste disappointed if I did. We'll see what happens but, until January, I'm still underage.

[Jeff Anderson]

ha, forgotten how I missed all of that last year... :) Ahh the memories... of not being there... wait... hmmmm...

[Brandon Rice]

I'll be there for sure!

And once I know the date of this shindig, there may very well be another screening those DVXuser's who're in town should come to ;)

[Steve Dave]

man that building looks awesome XD
since im underaged and cant drive T.T i dont think i can go
but what an experience it must be getting to go there
maybe next year when i get my drivers license....

[RodThompson]

man that building looks awesome XD
since im underaged and cant drive T.T i dont think i can go
but what an experience it must be getting to go there
maybe next year when i get my drivers license....

Indeed Mr. Dave...a swell time it must be. :thumbup:

[Dustin R. Rogan]

As of now it looks like Gary French, Matthew Bravo and myself are heading out Thursday the 23rd for a cross country trip. And getting there sometime Friday (hoping we don't get stranded in the desert....run out of gas....get attacked my a hobo wearing one shoe and smelling of old whiskey) That is the plan as of now. But plans change so heres hoping


Rogan


PS I'm not attending if Penguin is attending (hmp) :D

[Ben Sliker]

any updates on Date/Time?

[Brandon Rice]

As of now it looks like Gary French, Matthew Bravo and myself are heading out Thursday the 23rd for a cross country trip. And getting there sometime Friday (hoping we don't get stranded in the desert....run out of gas....get attacked my a hobo wearing one shoe and smelling of old whiskey) That is the plan as of now. But plans change so heres hoping


Rogan


PS I'm not attending if Penguin is attending (hmp) :D

Dustin! Come to the NGL screening on Friday night! :)

See my signature link for details.

[Mark Harris]

I will try to come by there too B-Man. Will be in town from the 21-26th at least.

M

[Brandon Rice]

It'd be great to see you there Mark! :) I'm excited as this is the FIRST public screening of NGL, and it just so happens that a lot of out-of-town DVXuser's will be here for the DVXfest screening the following night! :)

[Jason Ramsey]

July 25th @ 8pm until Midnight...

[Norm Sanders]

Sweet, am hoping to make it. Will have to be driving down, and then looking for a Good Samaritan that'll open up their place as a crash pad for a couple of nights!

[Elvis]

Count me in for this!

[Luis Caffesse]

Damn - wish I could be there.
I swore after the last one that I wouldn't miss the next one - but I already have a job booked for the end of July and I'll be in Illinois on a shoot on that day, unfortunately.

I'm sorry I have to miss it - pretty sure you guys will find a way to have a good time without me though.
:)

[Edgen]

Sounds like a hoot! I'm gonna try and make it. Otherwise, i'll just have to tune in on the ole interweb.

/j

[dcarstens]

I'd love to be there, if only it weren't during Comic-Con!

[armisiano]

Wow, I am there. This sounds fantastic.

[Jeff Anderson]

I'm in! Will hopefully make it to the NGL screening as well Brandon.

[Brandon Rice]

Awesome Jeff! :)

And yeah... another little bump... those heading out here to the DVXfest screening... keep the NO GREATER LOVE screening the night before (Friday, 8pm) in mind! Details are at the link in my signature!

[Mike Manning]

A little something I cooked up...
http://beginningmiddleend.com/images/dvx_screening.jpg

[Larry Rutledge]

Excellent work as always Mike!! :thumbsup:

[Richard J. Johnson]

It figures I had to skip this fest and this goes down. dammit.

[Zak Forsman]

It figures I had to skip this fest and this goes down. dammit.

without giving too much away, this screening event is not just a QuestFest event. we will countdown to the winners of course but much more has been programmed, pulling from past fests, with some surprises thrown in too.

[Simon Höfer]

Will probably be in Hong Kong at the time. Someday I will hopefully make it to the other side of the planet... Asia get's kinda worn out :D

Enjoy it guys!

[Norm Sanders]

It figures I had to skip this fest and this goes down. dammit.


Yeah, I'm kind of feeling the same way ... I didn't do the fest last year that also preceded the 1st Annual DVXuser party/screening. Just an annual bad timing, I suppose on my part.

[Mattykins]

Something can't be first annual. It has to be annual before you can call it annual. :)

Though, I couldn't be there even if I wanted too. The funds just aren't in place for me to get to LA. :(

But, next year - I might be in LA for the summer. Will definitely be there from Jan - May.

[Zak Forsman]

Something can't be first annual. It has to be annual before you can call it annual. :)

no regard for "intent"? :)

[Robert Eldon]

Sounds like a hoot! I'm gonna try and make it. Otherwise, i'll just have to tune in on the ole interweb.

/j

Justin, that would be awesome if you could make it. I'm going to try and make it this time, schedule allowing.

[Robert Eldon]

Zak, what is the parking situation around the theater?

[Noel Evans]

without giving too much away, this screening event is not just a QuestFest event. we will countdown to the winners of course but much more has been programmed, pulling from past fests, with some surprises thrown in too.

Damn, I really want to go. Worth it just to meet everyone. Just not sure I can swing it at this time.

All up would cost me about $2500. Not usually a big issue, but spent 15k just a couple of months ago, not sure Id get permission :P

[Robbie Comeau]

Maybe I'll stop by..

Na, I wanna go real bad. A plane ticket is only 300 there and back.

I'll consider this, even though I didn't enter a film :(

Robbie

[Susanne G.]

Hi Zak,

Just saw the photo of the cinema. What a nice place! I like very much the facade of the building. Who is the architect? Do you know it? I am a bit jealous not to be there for the screening. Certainly not only for the building :).

Susanne :bath:

[Sad Max]

The architects are Hsin-Ming Fung and Craig Hodgetts.

Kudos to the festival poster designer. I dig those graphics.


(http://cinematreasures.org/architect/1247/)

[Noel Evans]

Ok who can put me up for a few nights? :P

If i can swing a bed I can swing the flight and the extras. Big ask I know.

[Susanne G.]

The architects are Hsin-Ming Fung and Craig Hodgetts.
(http://cinematreasures.org/architect/1247/)

Thanks for the info :)

[Brandon Rice]

Anyone who was interested in the NGL screening... it's been canceled... I'm sorry...

Looking forward to seeing you all at the DVXfest screening.

[Mark Harris]

Wha??? Wha happened????

[Jeff Anderson]

Doh - will have to catch it on DVD - looking forward to meeting you at DVXfest - heck I'm looking forward to meeting EVERYONE.

[Robbie Comeau]

Even me?

Robbie

[Robert Eldon]

Anyone who was interested in the NGL screening... it's been canceled... I'm sorry...

Looking forward to seeing you all at the DVXfest screening.

Brandon,

What's going on? I thought this was going to screen at the AOF? Has it been rescheduled?

[Jeff Anderson]

Even me?

Robbie

yeah sure why not... even teh como.

[Brandon Rice]

Brandon,

What's going on? I thought this was going to screen at the AOF? Has it been rescheduled?

Complications arose due to pending signage of contract for distribution.

But since you're in the area Robert... might be able to give you a private screening... in fact, if any of you DVXuser's have a biggish place to do something Friday night, I'm still down :)

[Tom Marshall]

I'll go if Karl goes...

[Jeff Anderson]

Oh sure I finally am coming to town and you'll only come if Karl goes?? I see how it is...

[Tom Marshall]

I'll also go if Jeff goes...

PS. You owe me beer. :D

[Jeff Anderson]

Damn I thought maybe you forgot in your old age... I owe Tom one Blue Moon :)

[Tom Marshall]

I forget nothing... a good actor never does... :beer:

[Jeff Anderson]

What's that got to do with you though :)

Dont set yourself up for this stuff Tom...

[Mattykins]

Most good actors can bowl though.

[Sad Max]

I forget nothing... a good actor never does... :beer:

I thought that was a good elephant...

[Frank Perrotto]

I'm right in Marina del Rey, hopefully will get a chance to check this out. Venue looks amazing. Also, there's a group on meetup.com called NewFilmmakersLA that meets at Sunset Gower Studios off of Sunset in case anyone is interested. They meet up once a month. I just missed the last one, but there's another coming up on July 14th. $6 and I think they do a feature and then a few shorts. Also... open bar.

[Tom Marshall]

What's that got to do with you though :)

Dont set yourself up for this stuff Tom...

Bastid... :)


I thought that was a good elephant...

That's called "Method" acting...

[Jeff Anderson]

See all this time I just thought you were a bowling elephant Tom... Damn you're good...

[The Falcone]

I already booked a private party at Jumbo's Clown Room!!!!!
Kewl. I haven't been there yet. Is it as classy as they say it is?

[TheMacB]

I'm all over this.

[seductivepuppy]

omg this will rule so hard. soooo there.

[ConspiracyPenguin]

PS I'm not attending if Penguin is attending (hmp) :D

Well, I'm only going if Rogan is going so it looks as though we're at a bit of an impasse here. :2vrolijk_08:

I'm still working on making it down. It could happen.

[Larry Rutledge]

Well I'm going regardless ... so you two will have to battle it out amongst yourselves

[Tom Marshall]

I'll go if Penguin goes...

[Max R. Wilson]

and I'll only go if Tom goes....

[Rodney V. Smith]

Can I join in too? I'll only go if Max goes!

[Solomon Chase]

I'll only go if...

Aww hell. I'm just plain going. :beer:

[Jeff Anderson]

I'm only going if Rogan wears pants.

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Uh oh...I'd better go, then.


I'm only going if Rogan wears pants.

Here fucking here! :beer:

[Zak Forsman]

PLEASE RSVP

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Click the button above to RSVP for the event. It is FREE of course, but please take the time to read all the details in the first post of this thread as it will be updated from time to time with new info. See you there!!!

[Noel Evans]

Im only going if I can arrive in the pouch of a Kangaroo.

[Brandon Rice]

RSVP'd

[Jeff Anderson]

rsvp'd as well!

[Sad Max]

RSVP'd

[Mike@AF]

Any idea which films from previous fests will be shown?

[Larry Rutledge]

Unfortunately, no one has asked to screen a copy of my Hero Fest entry :crybaby: ... so don't be looking for that to show

[Zak Forsman]

Any idea which films from previous fests will be shown?

keeping that under wraps. the schedule is set. it will not disappoint. :)

[Mike@AF]

I assume then that the makers of the films selected are going to be notified?

[Nic Aragon]

im def there

[Zak Forsman]

I assume then that the makers of the films selected are going to be notified?

yes. in fact, that's the only way to make sure they screen... in HD. :)

[Mattykins]

:(

Stuck on the East Coast again. Though if everything goes as planned I'll stay in LA for the summer after my semester out there early 2010. So, this baby better be annual. :)

[Mike@AF]

yes. in fact, that's the only way to make sure they screen... in HD. :)

Ah, then I guess since we haven't heard anything "Sorry" isn't one of them. Bummer. Oh well. I'm still going. See you all there.

[dougspice]

Hey guys, I've been absent from DVXuser for a bit while I've been dealing with some other stuff, but this sounds really great. Congrats, it seems like you're putting together a cool event, and I will definitely be there.

And, since this theater is just 3 blocks away from our offices in burgeoning downtown, I'd like to invite people back to our place for an official (or unofficial) afterparty! Let me know if people are interested in this so I know whether or not we need to get booze and treats and all that jazz.

(To be followed, as every night, with Jumbo's Clown Room.)

[Mark Harris]

Doug, regardless of whether anyone else is in, please get booze for me. Thanks.

[Larry Rutledge]

Does anyone familiar with the venue know if they have wifi? Or does anyone have a MyFi or air card they would let me use for the evening?

[Zak Forsman]

the theater has wifi and ethernet ports for internet access.

[Larry Rutledge]

Excellent! Thanks Zak

[Mattykins]

Larry, you planning on doing the web cast again this time around?

[Larry Rutledge]

Yep. We'll be streaming the event live again

[Tom Marshall]

Hey guys, I've been absent from DVXuser for a bit while I've been dealing with some other stuff, but this sounds really great. Congrats, it seems like you're putting together a cool event, and I will definitely be there.

And, since this theater is just 3 blocks away from our offices in burgeoning downtown, I'd like to invite people back to our place for an official (or unofficial) afterparty! Let me know if people are interested in this so I know whether or not we need to get booze and treats and all that jazz.

(To be followed, as every night, with Jumbo's Clown Room.)

You can count me in. :beer:

[Ben Sliker]

Is there going to be a panel of judges like last year?

[Mark Harris]

Is there going to be a panel of judges like last year?


that's a pretty tender nerve, Sliker. Tread lightly...

[Zak Forsman]

No panel of judges. Invitations are going out to some heavy-hitters. but no promises. if you come, come for the chance to meet other dvxusers and to see these films at a level of quality like you've never seen. If your film is screening, treat this like a festival and invite anyone you want to impress with your work.

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Things are starting to look grim and chances are I won't be making it down again this year. I was really hoping I would be able to. I'm not completely ruling it out but I didn't want you all to get your hopes up too high. :grin:

Anyway, joking aside, I'm still trying and you never know what could happen. It looks like it's going to be a good time so, regardless, I'll be watching (either there or from my house).

[Brandon Rice]

No panel of judges. Invitations are going out to some heavy-hitters. but no promises. if you come, come for the chance to meet other dvxusers and to see these films at a level of quality like you've never seen. If your film is screening, treat this like a festival and invite anyone you want to impress with your work.

Good call Zak... treat it as a fest screening. Cause it is!

[Ben Sliker]

that's a pretty tender nerve, Sliker. Tread lightly...

ben was unaware of tenderness of nerve. backing away slowly, gentle steps ...


No panel of judges. Invitations are going out to some heavy-hitters. but no promises. if you come, come for the chance to meet other dvxusers and to see these films at a level of quality like you've never seen. If your film is screening, treat this like a festival and invite anyone you want to impress with your work.

Thanks Zak. Too bad I don't know anyone in LA, except of course,all of you fine DVXuser folks that reside there. :)

[Mark Harris]

Things are starting to look grim and chances are I won't be making it down again this year. I was really hoping I would be able to. I'm not completely ruling it out but I didn't want you all to get your hopes up too high. :grin:

Anyway, joking aside, I'm still trying and you never know what could happen. It looks like it's going to be a good time so, regardless, I'll be watching (either there or from my house).

As long as your mom makes it, that's all we really care about.

[Shawn Philip Nelson]

As long as your mom makes it, that's all we really care about.


Wait, Penguin's Mom is going to be there?? (looking at ticket prices).

Not that I'd be there for her specifically, it's just to sit back and watch the other DVXUsers and Penguin's Mom :2vrolijk_08:

[Noel Evans]

Coming.

[Rodney V. Smith]

coming.

sweet!

[Brandon Rice]

Coming.

AWESOME!:Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[Kholi]

I'm late.. what is this?

[Zak Forsman]

***shhhh!!!! everybody hide!!!!!*******

[Brandon Rice]

LOL! Seriously Kholi...

[Kholi]

***shhhh!!!! everybody hide!!!!!*******

Heeeey... I may be dense, slow, and a robot but I'm still human...

[Mike Manning]

Heeeey... I may be dense, slow, and a robot but I'm still human...

That's what she said.

[Zak Forsman]

Heeeey... I may be dense, slow, and a robot but I'm still human...

you can RSVP here... http://dvxfest2.eventbrite.com/

[Brandon Rice]

Zak, that's the same place we met each other last year isn't it? I just realized...

[Noel Evans]

Going to post this here as I need HELP!!!

I have a few questions - Yes, Ive been to LA a few times, but of course I dont know where things are exactly etc.

So, should I just stay in Hollywood? Or do you recommend downtown LA? Or somewhere else? Keeping in mind I dont want to be too far from the event, wouldnt want to get lost trying to get there if I take the Metro from Hollywood for example. Is that a direct line into downtown LA on the Red line btw?

Another question - notice the event isnt far from Little Tokyo, might drop in there on my way through and check it out - worth doing? Safe?

And final question - Anyone want to catch up on the Friday night, grab a bite? Bowling :P Few beers and a chat? As long as I dont have to play drunk air hockey with Tom again Im set :P

Any other out of towners going to be there Friday night? Looking for something to do?

[Mike Manning]

I would definitely recommend staying in hollywood over downtown... while both are grimy... hollywood is less so and there's definitely more cool things to do. And yes, you can hop on the red line and go straight downtown no problem. I would look for places from Hollywood and Vine, to Hollywood and Highland, or even up to Universal City (as those are prime spots with sh*t to do and the red line runs right through it).

[Rodney V. Smith]

I'm down for drunken air hockey!

[Tom Marshall]

Going to post this here as I need HELP!!!

I have a few questions - Yes, Ive been to LA a few times, but of course I dont know where things are exactly etc.

So, should I just stay in Hollywood? Or do you recommend downtown LA? Or somewhere else? Keeping in mind I dont want to be too far from the event, wouldnt want to get lost trying to get there if I take the Metro from Hollywood for example. Is that a direct line into downtown LA on the Red line btw?

Hey Noel, the Red line runs right into downtown. Here's the map of the different lines: http://metro.net/riding_metro/maps/images/rail_map.pdf


As long as I dont have to play drunk air hockey with Tom again Im set :P:cry:

[Noel Evans]

Just jabbing you Tom. Would welcoome drunk airhockey :P You working Friday night (24th)?

[Mark Harris]

FYI I am driving to San Diego on Fri morning for Comic-Con. There is an actress going to be there that morning I want to try to meet. Anyone else planning on going?

[armisiano]

FYI I am driving to San Diego on Fri morning for Comic-Con. There is an actress going to be there that morning I want to try to meet. Anyone else planning on going?

Sadly not this year. As a born and bread San Diegan nerd/filmmaker it breaks the heart not to go. But hey, if you wanna get together afterwards Friday evening let me know, drop me a PM, I could probably coordinate something and get the other few San Diego based dvxusers together for a night out.

[Mark Harris]

Unfortunately, I will only be there mainly for the one panel that morning, from 10-11. Then driving back up. But you are going to the screening on Sat, right?

[armisiano]

Unfortunately, I will only be there mainly for the one panel that morning, from 10-11. Then driving back up. But you are going to the screening on Sat, right?

Yes sir.

[~jai~]

Any other out of towners going to be there Friday night? Looking for something to do?


I'm down for drunken air hockey!

I'm down too! This is my first time being involved here and I would love the chance to hang with you guys! I'll bring Puck! :2vrolijk_08:

[Rodney V. Smith]

I'm down too! This is my first time being involved here and I would love the chance to hang with you guys! I'll bring Puck! :2vrolijk_08:

Were you trying to make a pun there? "Hockey" "Puck". I don;t think you;re very funny mister.

Really I dont. Really.

Stop laughing dammit.

[Jeff Anderson]

Well I'm officially booked - arriving the 24th and leaving on the 30th. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Am bringing Chandler Clark along with me who played Samantha in Bob & Sam. Its her first trip to LA - anything she HAS to see? Already visiting a couple of schools shes considering attending and just getting a feel for the area in general, but am open to suggestions.

[Jason Ramsey]

I'm really tempted to bring my young'uns to the screening, but I guess that wouldn't be kosher :)

later,
Jason

[Mark Harris]

I'm really tempted to bring my young'uns to the screening, but I guess that wouldn't be kosher :)

later,
Jason

Certainly not with the strippers I hired for the event....

[Sad Max]

Will everybody show up wearing name tags with their DVXUser handles...?

[Larry Rutledge]

Will everybody show up wearing name tags with their DVXUser handles...?

We should have made them to look like this:

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/501/1248128574.jpg

[Sad Max]

brilliant!

[Larry Rutledge]

but, sadly, no ... there are no official name tags. If you choose to fashion and wear your own then that will help others to quickly identify you.

Otherwise you can do like we did last year, either have someone point you out that already knows you ... or just grab someone and say, "What's your dvxuser name?" :)

[Sad Max]

...or just pretend to be someone else entirely. Which is what I think I'm going to do.

[Larry Rutledge]

brilliant! :thumbsup:

[Sad Max]

Don't be so excited. I've decided to pretend that I'm you.

[Brandon Rice]

That's why I changed my name to just be my regular name :)

[Noel Evans]

Im fairly certain people can identify me when I speak. Easy one.

[Larry Rutledge]

Yea, especially if everything you say begins with, "Hi, my name is Noel Evans" :)

[Sad Max]

Hi! I'm Larry R!

just practicing.

[Larry Rutledge]

You might want to find out what people really think of me before taking on my identity ... just sayin' :grin:

[Sad Max]

It *has* to be better than what they think, of me...

[Larry Rutledge]

well that's good to know ... so yours is not the identity I'll be trying on

[Mark Harris]

It *has* to be better than what they think, of me...

yeah, but you will also be responsible for the webcast then...and when things break, everyone will come looking for you.

[Sad Max]

That's okay. I'm difficult to find.

[Jeff Anderson]

Guess I'll just be Penguin's mom if she's not coming... Might as well be someone people like... Penguin, whats the word?? You better get your flightless ass out there.

[Mark Harris]

Yeah Jeff, but then you might wind up going home with Mark Johnson...

[Jeff Anderson]

I honestly think I could do better than Mark... Shoot, look at me... He does usually have a good amount of Stella around though...

[MOVIE MASTER]

wOw THIS EVENT SOUNDS TO DIE FOR! I MIGHT JUST STOP IN!

[Jason Ramsey]

<cue eerie music>

[Rodney V. Smith]

wOw THIS EVENT SOUNDS TO DIE FOR! I MIGHT JUST STOP IN!

um... should we be worried or setting up cameras to catch the madness and mayhem that follows in wake of MOVIE MASTER?

edit: i mean this in the best possible way of course..

[Mark Harris]

wOw THIS EVENT SOUNDS TO DIE FOR! I MIGHT JUST STOP IN!

seriously, that would make my night.

[Jason Ramsey]

Looks like we'll have some door prizes and such to give away at the screening... Maybe some books, I'll bring some reduser t-shirts if there are going to be any reduser's in the house. And, I believe downtown independent is also going to raffle out a few hours of time as a gift to a lucky person as well.

None of this locked down, but should have some goodies to throw out into the crowd :)

later,
Jason

[ZazaCast]

Looks like we'll have some door prizes and such to give away at the screening... Maybe some books, I'll bring some reduser t-shirts if there are going to be any reduser's in the house. And, I believe downtown independent is also going to raffle out a few hours of time as a gift to a lucky person as well.

None of this locked down, but should have some goodies to throw out into the crowd :)

later,
Jason

Don't forget us web cast folks...:Drogar-BigGrin(DBG):Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[Jason Ramsey]

maybe we'll work something out... throw in a couple books for folks who are watching via webcast... We'll set up a thread or something where folks can sign up for a random drawing.

Later.
Jason

[Rodney V. Smith]

maybe we'll work something out... throw in a couple books for folks who are watching via webcast... We'll set up a thread or something where folks can sign up for a random drawing.

Later.
Jason


Some DVXUser schwag would be good to see...

[Mike Manning]

What's the alcohol situation at this event? Is there a bar? If so, are drinks free? If not, can they be?

[Mattykins]

Zaza, how far away from Utica are you? Maybe we should get all three of us upstaters together to chill and enjoy the webcast. Have our own screening.

[ZazaCast]

Zaza, how far away from Utica are you? Maybe we should get all three of us upstaters together to chill and enjoy the webcast. Have our own screening.

I'm about an hour and a half from Utica but have a shoot this weekend (trying to get something together for the AdFest). :(

Maybe by the next screening there will be 4 members in this area!

[Mark Harris]

The Harris has landed. In la pm me to make the hang.

[dougspice]

Well, so far not a lot of people have expressed interest in the afterparty, probably because Saturday is both Comic-Con and the 25th anniversary of the Muppet Movie. But no matter, we've got plenty of alcohol and other beverages, foosball and arcade games ready to go. I'm trying to invite some more of my filmmaker friends to the screening. Either way it'll be cool to see you all on Saturday!

[Rodney V. Smith]

Well, so far not a lot of people have expressed interest in the afterparty, probably because Saturday is both Comic-Con and the 25th anniversary of the Muppet Movie. But no matter, we've got plenty of alcohol and other beverages, foosball and arcade games ready to go. I'm trying to invite some more of my filmmaker friends to the screening. Either way it'll be cool to see you all on Saturday!

Do an RSVP as well. Where's the after party going to be at? I know my actors and myself will definitely be interested.

Make a thread for the after party so its more visible.

[Jeff Anderson]

count me down for 2 Doug - I agree with Puck, I think people just dont know about it.

[Mark Harris]

Well, so far not a lot of people have expressed interest in the afterparty, probably because Saturday is both Comic-Con and the 25th anniversary of the Muppet Movie. But no matter, we've got plenty of alcohol and other beverages, foosball and arcade games ready to go. I'm trying to invite some more of my filmmaker friends to the screening. Either way it'll be cool to see you all on Saturday!

yeah, I am down.

M

[Zak Forsman]

I'm in.

[Zak Forsman]

Today I did a tech run at the theater, playing back a loop of select clips from the various shorts we're screening Saturday night. Now, I was prepared to see a great image, and i did. It was beautiful. But I was not prepared for how amazing it would sound. I just stood there in the middle of the theater and at one point uttered, "wow".

Guys, this is going to be so amazing. I hope the rest of you are as "wowed" as I was.

Lastly, I added a few more details on parking and food to the first post.

PARKING
Street parking is FREE after 6pm. The lot next door is $8 (Welcome to LA, folks!). I would advise coming early enough to grab street parking, or carpooling to share the cost of the lot.

FOOD NEARBY
There is a Pitfire Pizza (http://www.pitfirepizza.com/flash/pages/locations.html) half a block down on the corner of Main and 2nd. I'll be busy prepping for the screening, but others could grab dinner here beforehand. Unless you plan to fill up on free popcorn.

[Kholi]

Well, so far not a lot of people have expressed interest in the afterparty, probably because Saturday is both Comic-Con and the 25th anniversary of the Muppet Movie. But no matter, we've got plenty of alcohol and other beverages, foosball and arcade games ready to go. I'm trying to invite some more of my filmmaker friends to the screening. Either way it'll be cool to see you all on Saturday!

C'i come too? =\. I'm not old enough to drink yet but I'll just fake it on soda water to look cool.

[Rodney V. Smith]

Today I did a tech run at the theater, playing back a loop of select clips from the various shorts we're screening Saturday night. Now, I was prepared to see a great image, and i did. It was beautiful. But I was not prepared for how amazing it would sound. I just stood there in the middle of the theater and at one point uttered, "wow".

Guys, this is going to be so amazing. I hope the rest of you are as "wowed" as I was.



Hope one of those was mine...

[Jeff Anderson]

All sounds fantastic Zak, thanks for the note on parking. Really looking forward to it all. Thanks again for all the work you and others are putting in on this - no small effort getting the programming, venue, and tech issues worked out.

mmmmmm love me some good sound...

[Mike Manning]

Today I did a tech run at the theater, playing back a loop of select clips from the various shorts we're screening Saturday night. Now, I was prepared to see a great image, and i did. It was beautiful. But I was not prepared for how amazing it would sound. I just stood there in the middle of the theater and at one point uttered, "wow".

Glad to hear it! :thumbsup:

[Rodney V. Smith]

Nerves. Ugh. I thought all of my delivery format options are all over before, but now for the finals... new adventure, new heartburn. Urgh.

[Noel Evans]

Hope one of those was mine...

As do I. I shot mine 720p/25fps. So a touch of concern if playback is A OK.

[Brandon Rice]

Looking forward to seeing/hearing everything! Thanks for everything Zak!

[Geoff_R]

Just registered. Looking forward to it!

[Noel Evans]

Well, so far not a lot of people have expressed interest in the afterparty, probably because Saturday is both Comic-Con and the 25th anniversary of the Muppet Movie. But no matter, we've got plenty of alcohol and other beverages, foosball and arcade games ready to go. I'm trying to invite some more of my filmmaker friends to the screening. Either way it'll be cool to see you all on Saturday!

Oh, keep forgetting to add. Count me in.

[Zak Forsman]

ADD'L AMENITIES
FREE public WiFi. So bring your laptop and and keep up with the discussion from members watching you over streaming video. ATM Machine in the lobby, so you can freely forget that the parking lot was CASH ONLY until you're pulling in... and panicking.

[Zak Forsman]

About the films we'll be screening...

Quite a few people have PM'd me asking what films will be screening Saturday night. And while I'm not going to divulge any titles, I will tell you this evening will highlight some of the most memorable works from past DVXFests, as well as, a few forgotten treasures. It's also a great opportunity to see works produced on the Red One, HVX200, EX-1, HV20, D90, GH1 back to back to back.

We've got everything from hard-hitting action and suspense to beautifully rendered human drama. And one filmmaker in particular is debuting a special sneak preview of an expanded cut of his DVXfest short – finished just in time for our screening. You're amongst the very first to see it.

Then of course we countdown thru all eight finalists to the top three winners of QuestFest. Feel free to cheer and shout all night long while rubbing elbows with fellow DVXers. It's going to be a fun time.

Myself, and a few other members of the Sabi Pictures family will be there to answer questions and oversee the smooth coordination of the event.

[ZazaCast]

Please could someone snap a bunch of BTS stuff to post so us webcast viewers can see all the fun we missed? I'm sure one of you guys/gals could get some classic shots at the event & after parties!

Thanks in advance.....

[Jeff Anderson]

I'll definitely have my camera and grab some pics and maybe even some video. Probably wont post immediately as I'm just slow like that :) I'll get em up Sunday though.

[ZazaCast]

I'll definitely have my camera and grab some pics and maybe even some video. Probably wont post immediately as I'm just slow like that :) I'll get em up Sunday though.

That would be great! Thanks Jeff.:beer:

[Brandon Rice]

About the films we'll be screening...

Quite a few people have PM'd me asking what films will be screening Saturday night. And while I'm not going to divulge any titles, I will tell you this evening will highlight some of the most memorable works from past DVXFests, as well as, a few forgotten treasures. It's also a great opportunity to see works produced on the Red One, HVX200, EX-1, HV20, D90, GH1 back to back to back.

We've got everything from hard-hitting action and suspense to beautifully rendered human drama. And one filmmaker in particular is debuting a special sneak preview of an expanded cut of his DVXfest short – finished just in time for our screening. You're amongst the very first to see it.

Then of course we countdown thru all eight finalists to the top three winners of QuestFest. Feel free to cheer and shout all night long while rubbing elbows with fellow DVXers. It's going to be a fun time.

Myself, and a few other members of the Sabi Pictures family will be there to answer questions and oversee the smooth coordination of the event.

Zak, really looking forward to this event... the parking thing made me laugh... you have no idea how many times I've done that :D

[Mark Harris]

Please could someone snap a bunch of BTS stuff to post so us webcast viewers can see all the fun we missed? I'm sure one of you guys/gals could get some classic shots at the event & after parties!

Thanks in advance.....

Yeah, I will have a D-90 with me too.

[ZazaCast]

Yeah, I will have a D-90 with me too.

Excellent! I'll be expecting to see not only stills, but some footy of Johnson all over Penguin's mom then? :thumbup:

[Brandon Rice]

I will be taking Iphone pics :) And uploading to Facebook during the night.

[Zak Forsman]

Please could someone snap a bunch of BTS stuff to post so us webcast viewers can see all the fun we missed? I'm sure one of you guys/gals could get some classic shots at the event & after parties!

Thanks in advance.....

taken care of.

[dougspice]

Sounds like you're doing an awesome job coordinating this, Zak. Thanks!

I've posted an official thread for this afterparty shindig, so let me know if you're coming! (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?p=1697417)

[Rodney V. Smith]

Waiting for my flight. I think I;ve found he best in flight diversion: watching all of the Quest Fest films and reviewing the ones I missed. Finally have time to myself, no clients calling, no baby to play with (gonna miss that one)... just me and your movies....

MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

I promise I'll be gentle...

[Tom Marshall]

... ATM Machine in the lobby, so you can freely forget that the parking lot was CASH ONLY until you're pulling in... and panicking.

When I panic, I usually pull-out... :undecided

[Ben Sliker]

Tom will be here all night folks, the 7:30 is different from the 9:30, and don't forget to tip your waitress...

[Tom Marshall]

Try the Veal Parmesan...

[Rodney V. Smith]

So remember that exploit warning we've been getting all day? There went my viewing. Turned on the laptop, plugged in my headphones... warning from windows... couldn't find a file needed to boot.

Reinstalling windows at 33000ft has never been so much fun...

I'm now stuck in Houston for the night, since my flight got delayed and then had to run across the airport only to find out that I'd run for nothing. So time to try viewing again after I get my Quicktime reinstalled...

[Brandon Rice]

Wow...

[Rodney V. Smith]

I should be recording this trip.. it's the Quest for Quest Fest!

[dsto]

Looking forward to at least catching some of the festivities online..someone give me a wave or thumbs up or something from the cam....I said thumbs up. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! The movies are all deserving.

[Tom Marshall]

I should be recording this trip.. it's the Quest for Quest Fest!

So are you here yet?

[Rodney V. Smith]

I'm here! Hooray for LA. Damn it's trippy being back here. 10 years since I've been here and I'm catching up with some friends and a possible project to shoot on Monday. Yowza!

So... drunken Air Hockey or what?

[Brandon Rice]

Looking forward to meeting you tomorrow Rodney!

[Noel Evans]

So... drunken Air Hockey or what?

Hey mate, see my other thread - give me a call. Sorry dont have cell that operates here.

[Jason Ramsey]

Just a heads up to you webcast folk... We'll have some stuff to give away to you as well watching from home.

Just keep an eye out closer to the screening, and Larry will have something set up to put your name in the hat... but you'll have to be watching the screening at the time that we give 'em away...

Few hundred dollars worth of stuff to go to some lucky folks watching from home... Thanks to Tim at indifocus, who is also a big part of the reason that the screening is even possible tonight.

later,
Jason

[ZazaCast]

Thanks Jason for remembering us...and thanks to all the sponsors too!

[Jason Ramsey]

we'll have t-shirts and miscellaneous things to give away at the screening, as well as 4 prizes from indifocus, and 10 dvrebel's guide books. I'll try to split the love equally and randomly between folks in the building and folks watching from home.

Downtown independent will also be giving away a door prize during the event. 3 hours free use of their theatre for a venue of your own.

Later,
Jason

[Rodney V. Smith]

Looking forward to meeting you tomorrow Rodney!

See you tonight Brandon. It will be good to finally meet you.

Congrats on the distribution deal for NGL as well! Woot!

[Dustin R. Rogan]

ok its been like 40 years since i've been on here, can anyone point me to the link to the webcast (if its up yet) via PM or something plz

Rogan

ps good luck to everyone in the top 8!

[Jason Ramsey]

webcast isn't up yet... Event doesn't start for another few hours :)

Keep an eye on the questfest section for the webcast/chat details.

later,
Jason

[Dustin R. Rogan]

yeah i kinda forgot about the time difference XD

THanks Jason

Rogan

[Max R. Wilson]

I tested the gear and feed earlier today and am eating a quick dinner then packing the gear and heading over.

[Jarred Land]

See you guys there...

[RodThompson]

It'll be late for me...with the baby and all. So, will there be a recording?

[conrad_johnson]

Oops, I RSVP d and I couldn't come. Enjoy all! I'll be watching!

kthnxbai

[Zim]

will there be a new sticky for the the live stream?

[Jason Ramsey]

yes.

Later,
Jason

[Zim]

jason can anyone watch the stream?

[Jason Ramsey]

yes.

:)

later,
Jason

[Zim]

thanks Alex was asking about people in Madrid watching,,,,,nothing like a world wide show!!

[dougspice]

Bad news and acceptable news: pretty much everyone I know in the world is either at ComicCon or the cemetery tonight, and the starter's out on my car. So it took me 30 minutes to track down a ride and it'll probably be another 30 minutes before he's here. So I'll probably be missing most or all of the screening.

The acceptable news is that I'm still coming and will still throw open the doors for the afterparty! So hopefully I still still see most of you soon.

[Zim]

when is it going to start?

[Edgen]

screening has started:

http://www.dvxfest.com/screening

[Larry Rutledge]

Yep ... all info here: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=178442

[Sad Max]

Just home from the screening.

Great venue, great work on screen, great to meet so many people who until tonight were phosphors on the screen.

Grateful to everyone who contributed their work and made this happen. Already looking forward tp next year.

[Rodney V. Smith]

Had a blast tonight. Prepping for the next fest: MONSTER FEST!

[Jason Ramsey]

great to meet some of you folks...

Later,
Jason

[armisiano]

Had a $h!tlO@d of fun, thanks everyone behind the scenes for putting this together, a phenomenal experience full of fantastic people.

[Brandon Rice]

Just home from the screening.

Great venue, great work on screen, great to meet so many people who until tonight were phosphors on the screen.

Grateful to everyone who contributed their work and made this happen. Already looking forward tp next year.

Darn, I didn't meet you!

[Sad Max]

Next time! Or hopefully sooner.

[Jason Ramsey]

Great to meet you last night, Sad Max... However brief.

later,
Jason