Official Twilight Fest Rules

Mattykins said:
In the event we shoot BTS footage, can we include that in the thread?

Since it won't be footage from our primary cameras, would that count as footage from the film?
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BTS is fine as long as it does not show any scene that will be in the film, I think. But a mod may want to clear this up.
 
Therein lies the problem. I mean, I don't think (if we shot it) I would include the scene or playback. But leading up to and maybe even footage during the scene. Though it won't be a feed from A or B cam. A feed behind our lead camera.
 
Please state in the rules what defines a ball, I cannot/do not want to read through these 19+ pages to see if a "some balls are held for charity....", like a royal ball, ball is acceptable or not.

Are we talking rubber bouncy ball here? Bowling ball okay? Ping pong? Crystal ball?

Thank you very much.
 
Quintessential Studios said:
Please state in the rules what defines a ball, I cannot/do not want to read through these 19+ pages to see if a "some balls are held for charity....", like a royal ball, ball is acceptable or not.

Are we talking rubber bouncy ball here? Bowling ball okay? Ping pong? Crystal ball?

Thank you very much.
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Jesus Christ! Let's not revisit that situation, please. Here is the post you would have found if you weren't so lazy. :grin: For the reccord, I am joking. You look new and I don't want you to think I'm an ass hole. Welcome and good luck! :)

Barry_Green said:
Okay, let's face the "ball" question up front.

A ball is: a ball. Not a dance, not a gala, not a sphere, not a globe, not "having fun". It's something round that bounces. Examples are: a tennis ball, a golf ball, a ping-pong ball, a nerf ball, a basketball, a four-square ball, a soccer ball. A jai-alai ball.

For those who just can't conform, we offer three alternatives:
1) A football, which isn't entirely round
2) a billiard ball, which doesn't bounce.
3) a crystal ball, which doesn't bounce.

What wouldn't count? A hockey puck. A globe (unless it bounces like a ball). A crystal orb reflecting sphere in a garden. A dance (like "The King's Royal Ball".) If it isn't commonly known as a ball in the conventional sense, then it doesn't count.

This shouldn't be rocket science. If you simply absolutely must have a globe, then go ahead and have a globe. Just insert a ball in some shot somewhere, and you'll be in compliance.
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ConspiracyPenguin said:
Jesus Christ...if you weren't so lazy. :grin: For the reccord, I am joking. You look new and I don't want you to think I'm an ass hole. Welcome and good luck! :)
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Damn!

I did go through 14+ pages before I finally wrote my response. (I just want you to know that I'm only partly lazy!)

Thanks for posting that for me though!

Don't worry, I don't "think" you're an asshole.
 
Another Serious question. Is there documentation we need to submit with the final film. Releases etc?
 
Is there a place I can find some generic ones for the time being. I can't see myself consulting a lawyer for forms for a contest production.
 
You only need releases if you use copyrighted content (music, etc) in which case you'd have to secure a release before you could use it.

If you are talking about location/actor releases, then do a google search there are plenty to be had for free. I'll try to remember to check my computer when I get home from work tonight, I have several production forms that I can make available as well if anyone ever needs them.
 
Did we get an answer on this?

In the event we shoot BTS footage, can we include that in the thread?

Since it won't be footage from our primary cameras, would that count as footage from the film?
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Mattykins said:
Did we get an answer on this?
In the event we shoot BTS footage, can we include that in the thread?

Since it won't be footage from our primary cameras, would that count as footage from the film?
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If the footage will appear anywhere in your submitted entry, than the answer is no you cannot post it before the voting closes.

If it is BTS of you shooting a scene that will appear in the final entry that is ok. But if you post your entire film, shot from the "BTS" camera, you will be disqualified. The purpose is to allow for showing the true behind the scenes, while still trying to keep your entry under wraps until viewing has opened.

Hope that makes sense :)
 
It has come to my attention that there are people who believe that a mistake on the part of the screening committee somehow constitutes setting a "precedent" that allows folks to ignore or break rules because someone somewhere else got away with doing so.

This is not so. The rules are the rules. If mistakes were made in the past, that doesn't give anyone blanket license to ignore or modify the interpretation of a rule in the present or the future.

I would advise folks to please read the rules that we've established. We've tried to put them in the plainest possible language. We cannot reasonably be expected to anticipate every possible alternate interpretation that people will ask about, all we can do is plainly and clearly state what the rules are, to the best of our ability.

In the past, mistakes have been made. That doesn't invalidate our rules now or in the future, it just means a mistake was made. The rule remains in force and in effect, and we will just be more diligent in catching mistakes in the future.

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?

In any dispute or confusion over interpretation of the rules, I would advise all filmmakers to take the most obvious, literal interpretation of the rule as being the true intent of the rule. And, as always, if you're not sure whether something will comply, ask one of the moderators ahead of time. Thanks for your cooperation, and for your efforts in making this as easy and effortless on us and on you as you possibly can.
 
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