Monster Fest 2009 - Official Rules - "Monster" defined - Please read carefully

Zak Forsman said:
yes, there once was a rule that disallowed promotion of your film off the boards. that is no longer the case. as to the remainder of your inquiry, I respectfully direct you to the first page of this thread. The following excerpt covers when you can show your short, or footage from it, outside this fest.
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Thanks Zak. Yeah I read that part, but was more looking for dates. So then it looks like November 10th (or November 20th if I'm lucky) would be the first day I would be able to launch the project on my web site.
 
I have a question about the following rule.

You may NOT publicly exhibit any footage from your film entry, or shot for your film entry (this includes outtakes, alternate takes, etc) prior to the conclusion of the festival, or your participation in the festival. At such time you publicly exhibit any footage from your film, this will be seen as a forfeiture of any rights to prizes, awards, or acknowledgments. You will cease to be in competition at this point.
EXCEPTION: If you have submitted your film to a LIVE Film Festival and been accepted (Slamdance for example) and your film will air before the conclusion of our festival, this is an acceptable exception, BUT you must notify us that you are utilizing this exemption. This exception applies ONLY to LIVE festivals. Screening in any other online festival prior to the conclusion of MonsterFest, will render your film invalid for competition in MonsterFest. However, NO films may be publicly exhibited in any form prior to October 30th, 2009.

We have a live local film festival that will be held on October 23rd. I am making an entry for MonsterFest but it would fall right in line with the local fest. Anybody give me any info on if this would be allowed? If not I will just make another but would be good to know my options.
 
Any footage we shot to make the film cannot be in the trailer? I thought that trailers/teasers are suppose to include footage of what is going to be shown. I am really confused. Can you clarify? As I understand the footage can be extra footage like doing fake character interviews or psa commercials that is entirely different from the footage beeing in the movie.
 
Now i heard you could have a trailer, but it could not include footage from the actual film. Would we be able to upload a "viral" type video that perhaps sheds some background or foreshadowing on the film?
 
sorry, no moving footage in a trailer for the film. if you want to show a little behind the scenes featurette or interviews with cast and crew, that's something else. that's fine. we encourage that. but no moving footage of anything that would be from the fictional universe of your film. the argument being that you could unfairly expand the understanding of your film beyond the six minute limit using ancillary narrative content.
 
Do Mother-in-Law's count? Because mine is a real... well basically it would be an EPIC monster film... kind of like that episode of Arrested Development..."I'm Thirsty..."
 
MODS: A questions about CONCERNING TRAILERS/TEASERS

MODS: A questions about CONCERNING TRAILERS/TEASERS

We have a local horror TV show that airs on public cable and the web that plans on coming down to shoot interviews and behind the scenes footage of our film "INVOCATION" on set / location.

If they end up airing any of it before or during the DVX Monsterfest, as long as it does not include the footage that is being shot through My camera (meaning the cinematographers camera), would that break any rules, pr potential DQ me?

This could be something that draws some great promotion to DVX.

Thanks for your insight on this one! :beer:
 
aw man, just found out about this fest. But yeaaah I just got my gh1 so hopefully i can pull this off :D
 
You will also be required to attach a DVXuser leader to the beginning of your film. The running time of the leader does not count against your six minutes. (Note: If the length of the entry exceeds 6 Minutes plus the length of the leader, it will be disqualified. NO EXCEPTIONS.)

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I'm not getting this... so if your film is say 5:59 and your leader is 04 seconds then your film becomes 6:03 - our film will be DQ'd? just checking here.

Also do the 15 seconds of credits count against your time?
 
Your total film, including all opening titles and credits, may not exceed six minutes. PERIOD.
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You will also be required to attach a DVXuser leader to the beginning of your film. The running time of the leader does not count against your six minutes.
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so, yes the credits are part of your six minute maximum allotment. The leader is not.

As to your other question... If you are using one of the dvxuser supplied leaders, and your film (not counting the leader) is 6 minutes or less, then it's impossible for you to be dq'd. If the leader is 8 seconds for example...

Your film is 6 minutes + the leader, that is 6:08. If it is 5:51 plus the leader that is 5:59... etc, etc, etc...

If your film is 5:59 and you add the 8 second leader then it would be 6:07.

Otherwise, then your film is not actually the time you stated. you have 6 minutes or less for your film and all credits, etc. That does not include the leader. We know how long the leaders are b/c we supplied them. Just make your film and ensure that it is 6 minutes or less. and then place one of the leaders at the beginning.
 
ahh alright, thanks Jason. Gonna be tough to try and get my credits in now... might have to do a quick frame of credits now.. hmm.

EDIT: Wow I just edited my film down perfect! It's right at 6:00:00
 
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So what was the word on putting a site together for your film? I don't think that was answered specifically.

Thanks,

John G.
 
Sorry. missed your post, John.

Yes... outside promotion is welcome and encouraged for your (and our) benefit. Provided you follow the simple rules and disclaimers about not being spam-ish, etc.

And, of course, no footy rule as Chris mentioned still applies.
 
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