FAT MONSTER FILMS presents "O2" ... Every. Breath. Counts.
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Blaine
Mr. Hollywood
That would be MR. JOSHUA to you.:kali:Fk me. Would you have this guy over for dinner? I suddenly don't feel like such an ass. If I saw this guy at my door I'd phone the FBI. fkn nutbar Bussey.
Brad S.
Well-known member
Hey Mark. Quick word of warning, the files that I gave you don't start with the First Frame of Action, but rather they start before the two pop. I'm pretty sure that they start at 00:59:56:00 on the video timeline. I'm not sure if you can align audio to picture in DVD SP or if you're stuck at that point.
Gord.T
Still "Senior Member"
RE: Blain...
All I can say to that is I just watched 'Barton Fink' today for the first time.
I watched it twice back to back cause I loved it the first time through.
-Im in a happy place, I'm in a happy place.
Those Cohens know how to make a damn film don't they?
Oh yeah, bussey or whatever...pee off.
All I can say to that is I just watched 'Barton Fink' today for the first time.
I watched it twice back to back cause I loved it the first time through.
-Im in a happy place, I'm in a happy place.
Those Cohens know how to make a damn film don't they?
Oh yeah, bussey or whatever...pee off.
Blaine
Mr. Hollywood
The Coens seldom make a misstep, though they have once or twice. But it's hard to complain about that with the great stuff they've done.
Barry_Green
Moderator
Which is what the panel vote is all about. A group of active producers and studio heads who have no connection to the festival at all and will evaluate the films on their own merits.
You've got a viewer's choice award and you've got a juried panel award...
Barry_Green
Moderator
It would be nice if people would just trust us once in a while... there are good reasons behind all that we're doing.
You'll know who some of the panelists are AFTER the voting. You will most likely not be disappointed. Those who request anonymity will be granted anonymity, those who don't mind being known will have their identities announced after the fact.
Barry_Green
Moderator
Which is why we prevent vote-begging here. If someone posts a thread saying (effectively) "please, I'd like to steal this election, I don't care if you know me or if my film's awful but please please vote for me anyway so that I can win even if I don't deserve it", then we delete those threads.
Well, suffice it to say that we specifically do NOT want that type of behavior in the DVXFest. We ask the widest possible swath of membership to rate the films for overall quality. Ballot-box-stuffing is dishonest and discouraged and unwelcome here, across the board.
Barry_Green
Moderator
Again, someday it'd be nice if people would trust us that we DO think this stuff through and there are REASONS why, and we don't necessarily want to go exposing all the reasons. But the main reason this time is that some people are entering re-cut versions of their films for the screening, which means that they might have an unfair advantage over those who aren't recutting their films.
The screening is for people to put their best version forward in front of invited industry guests which will hopefully help them launch careers. Some will have modified their films substantially. Some don't have that opportunity. We don't want to turn this into a second contest, it's a screening, so all judging is done from the original entries and that's it.
Michael Anthony Horrigan
More Cowbell Pictures
Yes, I know. I guess what I was saying is why NOT get the public's opinion? The viewers choice we have thus far is a little different since most people here know one another. The public doesn't always agree with the powers that be. :thumbsup:
Even they know that, that why test screenings are held in the first place.
It's all good! I'm very happy with the setup. Just wondering... why not poll the audience? No big deal though and I won't beat a dead horse.
Cheers!
Mike
Michael Anthony Horrigan
More Cowbell Pictures
Cool. That makes perfect sense.
Once again, I wasn't suggesting that the viewers (public) choice actually mean anything in terms of substantial award. Just a little info into what the viewers might think, nothing more.
I won't bring it up any further.
Cheers,
mike
Gord.T
Still "Senior Member"
Regarding the holocaust of my previous comments concerning the Heinze fest...I'm pointing out what can happen if the rules are set up to allow that.
The reason I responded that way, in that fest, was because that was the game. That's how it was set up and that's how it was played.
Generally I dont even vote at dvx for personal reasons and have not done yet in this fest and probably wont partly due to a conflict of interest so I think I'll just watch.
I just hope no one gets the idea I'm a dirty dog.
Look, you all are grown ups. I hope I don't need to further explain this stuff.
-Thanks.
The reason I responded that way, in that fest, was because that was the game. That's how it was set up and that's how it was played.
Generally I dont even vote at dvx for personal reasons and have not done yet in this fest and probably wont partly due to a conflict of interest so I think I'll just watch.
I just hope no one gets the idea I'm a dirty dog.
Look, you all are grown ups. I hope I don't need to further explain this stuff.
-Thanks.
Blaine
Mr. Hollywood
And all of that coming in a Steve Buscemi voice...
rogar-Shock(DBG):
Michael Anthony Horrigan
More Cowbell Pictures
Just wanted to add...
I want to take this time to personally thank DVXuser and Fat Monster for this opportunity.
I am very grateful for this chance to have my work shown in front of so many people.
Especially the select panel. What an opportunity!
Without DVXuser I doubt I would have made so many short films in such a short time. For that I am very grateful.
The members here are very supportive and I want to thank everyone for watching and voting.
They're a big part of why I'm here.
A special thanks to the Fat Monster group for throwing this bash. I would love to be there.
Cheers,
Mike
I want to take this time to personally thank DVXuser and Fat Monster for this opportunity.
I am very grateful for this chance to have my work shown in front of so many people.
Especially the select panel. What an opportunity!
Without DVXuser I doubt I would have made so many short films in such a short time. For that I am very grateful.
The members here are very supportive and I want to thank everyone for watching and voting.
They're a big part of why I'm here.
A special thanks to the Fat Monster group for throwing this bash. I would love to be there.
Cheers,
Mike
Tom Marshall
Actor!!!!!!
Mark Harris
Pain in the ass
Well I dunno how this translates into not trusting you. I only asked a question about why they are anonymous. A simple answer like: "They don't want to be known," or "we don't want people to contact them and influence them," or something would have sufficed. I believe the reasons are well thought out, I was just asking what they were.
I guess also I had it in my head that this all-star panel of "producers and studio heads" was going to attend, so I was weighing how worthwhile it would be to put out the expense to attend and represent in person.
Barry_Green
Moderator
Sorry Mark, we just get hit with so many questions from so many folks, many of them playing armchair quarterback, that it's to the point where we want to shout "guys, it's under control, we've thought it through, don't sweat it!" I guess I'm saying the camel's back has lots of straws on it, so if anyone thinks I'm overreacting to any of these questions it's just because there's one too many straws being piled on. 
I don't believe any of this particular panel have plans on attending the screening event. Their judging is being done the same way you guys did, through the online voting system.
I don't believe any of this particular panel have plans on attending the screening event. Their judging is being done the same way you guys did, through the online voting system.
Jason Ramsey
Admin
I stopped in to this thread, and read the last few pages, and forgot which thread I was reading.... though I was reading a rules thread
Anyways. Mike. I get your point. You just want an informal, no real fest value "polling of the viewers" at the screening. Not an add'l award that carries weight or an add'l prize. That's cool, and I don't see a huge problem with it, but at this point after reading the last couple of pages, I'd rather us all just keep this screening focused on it's primary function. Which is a celebration of you guys and a chance to have your work viewed live by who knows who might be in the audience.
Just a good time, a gathering, and a celebration of hard work put in by the users. Topped off with a little anticipation by announcement of the winners, yes.
Fat Monster is working their butts off, I have no doubt at being the boots on the ground and are handling a lot of the logistics of this event to ensure that it's a fun time for all who are able to attend and as beneficial as possible to those films who are screened there.
Later,
Jason
Anyways. Mike. I get your point. You just want an informal, no real fest value "polling of the viewers" at the screening. Not an add'l award that carries weight or an add'l prize. That's cool, and I don't see a huge problem with it, but at this point after reading the last couple of pages, I'd rather us all just keep this screening focused on it's primary function. Which is a celebration of you guys and a chance to have your work viewed live by who knows who might be in the audience.
Just a good time, a gathering, and a celebration of hard work put in by the users. Topped off with a little anticipation by announcement of the winners, yes.
Fat Monster is working their butts off, I have no doubt at being the boots on the ground and are handling a lot of the logistics of this event to ensure that it's a fun time for all who are able to attend and as beneficial as possible to those films who are screened there.
Later,
Jason
NateCaauwe
Roto Ninja
W00T! I'm here!
W00T! I'm here!
Not much time so I'll just pop in and post a couple pics. I'll get more up later as I get a chance to adjust and touch them up
http://cowdigital.com/images/storm_vert.jpg
http://cowdigital.com/images/fireworks_palos_verdes.jpg
W00T! I'm here!
Not much time so I'll just pop in and post a couple pics. I'll get more up later as I get a chance to adjust and touch them up
http://cowdigital.com/images/storm_vert.jpg
http://cowdigital.com/images/fireworks_palos_verdes.jpg
Mark Johnson
The Dude Abides
Many of you monster crew alums will recognize this as being taken from the balcony at Dennis & Suzanne's (Where The Heart Lies location):
