TimeFest Official Rules

Hey jason - i know this isn't really the tome or the place, but I don't think I ever got round to saying how much i LOVED Remember When. It broke my heart man.
 
does anyone know where can I find more festivals or video contest like this?
that's more of a short film type of festival, like for a 1~10 minute video.(not big ones, I'm only a newbie trying to see how good I am....)
 
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Well. I'm working on my graduation project right now.. but I have to present it before may 20th. I hope I can shoot my new short before June to send it out!!
 
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Seriously - Not sure if someone will reply

Say a song such as;

Aerosmith - (I don't wanna miss a thing)

If a band was to redo this tune, with there own lyrics & change a few notes. Would this be okay, because of Copyright issues.

I'm not purposly being awkward I promise.

:beer:
 
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Barry

Question on Rules-

1) Theme on Time: I've decided to make a film for this fest. Now, the main character in my film has to get a few things done by a specific time. Can/will this be considered as a Time-based theme? The Plot is different although some of the activities that take place have to occur within a certain time frame. The film WILL NOT be like 24 or other time-ticker thrillers....

Let me know. If this doesn't work i'll have to come up with another idea for the film.

Thanks
 
ryvac said:
does anyone know where can I find more festivals or video contest like this?
that's more of a short film type of festival, like for a 1~10 minute video.(not big ones, I'm only a newbie trying to see how good I am....)
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There are a bazillion short festivals that would fit your question. However, many of them will have an entry fee and this one is truly unique because: 1) It runs so frequently; 2) the prizes are so outstanding; and, 3) it has absolutely no entry fee.

There are a number of on-line and realworld festivals that don't have entry fees but usually don't have prizes beyond a trophy either. For instance, the San Francisco 3-minute film festival requires you to make a 3-minute short in a month's time. There are many short festivals promoted by corporate sponsors as well (the Heinz ketchup comes to mind). You should google the following: "short film festivals" "three minute film festival" (then do the same for four minute/five minute/six minute etc.) Then go to www.withoutabox.com and search for short film festivals. That should get you started.
 
Ki-Ki said:
Seriously - Not sure if someone will reply

Say a song such as;

Aerosmith - (I don't wanna miss a thing)

If a band was to redo this tune, with there own lyrics & change a few notes. Would this be okay, because of Copyright issues.

I'm not purposly being awkward I promise.

:beer:
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Nope. You can't just "change a few notes" and avoid infringement. That's the classic theme of many lawsuits and if it can be proven that the original was the basis for the new song then you've got a violation on your hands. Consider how George Harrison got in trouble over his big hit "My Sweet Lord" which has the same hook as "He's So Fine." In the U.S. federal court decision in the case, known as Bright Tunes Music v. Harrisongs Music, Harrison was found to have unintentionally copied part of the earlier song. He was ordered to surrender the majority of royalties from "My Sweet Lord" and partial royalties from All Things Must Pass.
 
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Are we allowed to post outtakes?

Frank
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You can post static frames from your movie OR moving footage as long as the footage itself is not used in the film. Actual moving footage from the movie is verbotten. However, behind the scenes stuff OR footage from the cutting room floor that won't make it into the film are fair game.

FROM THE RULES AT THE TOP OF THIS THREAD:
Films may only be promoted on DVXuser.com before screening and no actual footage may be screened prior to the DVXuser screening. Behind the scenes photos & video is OK. Still images (frame grabs) from the actual film are OK as well.
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Films may only be promoted on DVXuser.com before screening and no actual footage may be screened prior to the DVXuser screening. Behind the scenes photos & video is OK. Still images (frame grabs) from the actual film are OK as well.
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so this my first fest, please pardon the stupid question: is it OK to e-mail friends with the link to DVXuser to come check it out?
 
Hopefully a mod will see this but I have what I think is a fairly simple question... :)

Is it ok to put the two-second DVXUser acknowledgment at the beginning rather than the end? I just think mine would be a lot better if my film didn't end and then immediately have the "DVXUser" credit pop up! :D

I don't see why it would be a problem to have it at the beginning but I wanted to check and make sure. So, if a Mod could reply with an official answer I would really appreciate it!

Thanks!
 
pia12254 said:
Is it ok to put the two-second DVXUser acknowledgment at the beginning rather than the end? I just think mine would be a lot better if my film didn't end and then immediately have the "DVXUser" credit pop up! :D

I don't see why it would be a problem to have it at the beginning but I wanted to check and make sure. So, if a Mod could reply with an official answer I would really appreciate it!

Thanks!
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I have the same question...can the DVXuser acknowledgment be in the beginning of the film????
 
Hi there,

I have shot a music video for the TimeFest. When will I be able to upload my video, please?

Greetings,
pAco
 
Hey Barry, when you say:

# Film Title (any format and can appear anywhere in the film),
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can that include and audio format for the title, or does it have to be visual? Like a V/O?
 
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Hey all, probably a stupid question. EDIT: I have a stupid question. I am pretty sur eit doesn't matter but what are the rules as far as using name brand products in the short. Say for example (not the real situation) a character was spraying windex on the counter and you can clearly see that it is "windex" is that okay? I am fairly certain it would be, can't really see the issue, but I know there are restrictions with songs and such and was just wondering.

I am actually in the middle of shooting right now, so an answer soon would be ideal! :grin:

Thanks,
 
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