Official Twilight Fest Rules

Barry_Green said:
We do not seek to disqualify entries. We don't want to disqualify ANYONE. We ask very little. All we've asked for this time is a ball. Larry has gone to extensive efforts to clarify what a ball is (and I don't really know why such effort was necessary -- I mean, who doesn't know what a ball is?) It's not really a rule that needs a lot of interpretation, folks -- just stick a ball in a shot somewhere. Not a PICTURE of a ball, not a GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION of a ball, not a shoe logo that has a ball in it, not a lump of dough that's shaped like a ball -- none of those things are balls, are they?
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I'm responsible for this. I assumed since Brandon placed in the Top 3 with a picture of a wine glass that it would be acceptable to have a picture of a ball. It seems that was a mistake.

Thanks for clearing this up publicly. I know of at least one other member who was going to use a graphic of a ball as well. I would hate to see someone get disqualified and I pushed for a public announcement.

Thanks, Barry.

Mike
 
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there seems to be new rules, or provisos to old rules thoughout these 21 pages or posts, any chance all the rules can be firmed up on the front page?
 
Sportsball is actually a pretty good general summation. The ball itself doesn't have to be shown being used in a sport (hence the bingo-ball machine would count).

The crystal ball got an exception because it seemed especially appropriate for a twilight-themed fest. Billiard balls don't really bounce either, nor do bowling balls, but both of those count.

I doubt there's ever been a "required element" in one of our films that's been easier to meet than this one. This element is only as difficult as you want to make it. The definition is obvious, it's easy to meet, and we've even specified a couple of exceptions that will expand it further. But seriously, really, how hard is it to put a ball in a shot, and point out to us (via timecode) where it is? The amount of energy and discussion that's been spent on this is so disproportionate as compared to how simple it is to just comply in the most obvious, simple way...
 
So could you please change it in the rules on the first page to something like "sportsball (+crystal ball)" barry? That way it may stop people from getting creative and starting discussions. So they just just put a damn ball into one scene, like I did.
 
Barry thanks for allowing the bingo balls, I could just see my film if you had said no,

Two shot of raped Pregnant girl, crying in the arms of an angel posing as a Priest, cut to long shot with a basketball, sitting under the feet of The Blessed Virgin Mary, back to two shot, with Girl screaming, “how can rape be a part of his all important plan?” cut to dolly shot of prayer candles, with some kid’s forgotten baseball sitting along side them. cut to alter of The Virgin Mary, with a single tear rolling down her marble face.

I think she's crying for the kids who lost their balls. lol
 
I was reading the rules and it seems like this contest is really wanted something very supernatural. Could our script be considered twilight enough if we just have one invention in it that is something fake. Like for example the memory flasher thing from Men in Black?

I got my premise from reading the news and watching old episodes of The Twilight Zone, Tales from the Crypt, and Outer Limits. In a lot of the episodes there is nothing supernatural about them. Like one TftC episode is just about a guy who was the state executioner and after the death penalty is outlawed he becomes a vigilante carrying out executions as he sees fit.
 
Just wondering if there has been any word on when to expect uploading to open? Seeing as there are 22 pages of posts, I wasn't sure if I missed something.
 
Uploading will (most likely) open shortly (perhaps a week) before the deadline (October 27th) Until then, if your film is done, just store it in some file and hope something bad doesn't happen.
 
I wasn't going to enter, but someone gave me a script and now I'm reconsidering entering the Twilight Fest :)
 
I have a stupid question. If I plan to submit a film for the fest, do I need to have a thread for it started as well?
 
No, but it is highly recommended. You should give us a reason why to watch your film. Some people watch all films, like me. But others only watch the ones that could be interesting, seeing the information in their threads.
 
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