Should they allow a broader time period??

[David Jimerson]

Well, first off, I'm a guy who never has (and if I'm being completely honest with myself, probably never will) entered one of these fests, so maybe I should just STFU, but...

It's one thing to try and twist the rules to your own advantage once they've been posted. It's quite another to try and interpret the rules before they've even been posted.

That said, I have to ask--is it really a good idea to announce the fest before the rules are ready? If I may paraphrase myself: it's one thing to expect people not to try and twist the rules to their own advantage once they've been posted. It's quite another to expect them not to try and interpret they rules before they've even been posted. With this history of people trying to dodge the rules, why make it tougher by allowing this much speculation?

I only meant in general, not specific to this.

 

[Rodney V. Smith]

@DarkRequiem... dude, NOT a good way to start off in the fest. You want to get people to actually be interested in your film, not hate you and your film suffer for it. I don't even begin to understand how you can post a response like that... wow.... :shocked:

 

[MrFluffy]

David,

I assume that the moderators have good reason to delay the rules, rather than just to irrate us and cause us to argue. Any chance that we can be enlightened? It might calm things down a little.

 

[David Jimerson]

I would agree with that. But I would add that Stu Maschwitz recommend that you make the movie for which you have resources.

And the creative part is how you make them into the same thing.

I know what resources I have, but I dont know what the rules are. So I cant combine the two and make a film.

I dont understand why there are no rules yet. For all the other fests the rules wre up withing a day or two of the anouncements, this has been over a week!

We are hashing them out, taking everyone's needs and comments into consideration.

 

[MrFluffy]

Lets hope its not too long as things are turning nasty and soon ther'le be a lynchin. Plus, HorrorFest 2010 is gettng pushed past Haloween

 

[Ki-Ki]

Someone round these 'ere parts came up with the bright idea that when the next fest get's announced, it shouldn't be done unless the Rules are already locked for that next festival.

I think everyone could openly welcome that Idea for future consideration..

Those painful weeks between knowing the next fest, and not getting the rules aren't healthy for a man, & the forums.

 

[Rodney V. Smith]

The idea is to get us THINKING and doing so creatively. Not sit around and complain that we don;t know what's going on. Go ahead and be creative or worry about the rule.s The rules have never been exclusionary. EVER (except for when they were limited to camera, but that's a long time ago). This theme is a bit of a change so if they need time to tweak the rules, I'd prefer they have that time rather than rushing to put them out and then have people ***** about something they they deem as unfair.

Go and write your scripts, develope your cencept instead of wasting time here. You're filmmakers. Now go create something.

 

[Ki-Ki]

This theme is a bit of a change so if they need time to tweak the rules, I'd prefer they have that time rather than rushing to put them out and then have people ***** about something they they deem as unfair.

I think the only thing that's 'bitching' and unfair so far is the fact that half the users are turning on each other in a narrow corridor of waiting for delayed rules. I'd prefer in the future for announcements to wait until rules have been decided, par Autumn Season, where everyone gets the general jist of Halloween.. I think. And I'm only speaking for myself - again. What do I care? I'm not making a flick. One doesn't have to be making a film for entry in order to comment on what's going on. But this is all getting out of hand.

 

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Posted this in the other thread for Fluffy.

Here's the basis for YOUR story.

It opens up with a tight shot of a cowboys face, we can see his eyes and the brim of his hat. He's sweating, nervous. The camera pulls back. He's sitting bareback on a horse, a noose around his neck tied to a thick tree branch above him.

A couple of cowboys stand around him. They are arguing about whether or not he deserves to die. One wants him dead, the other doesn't.

Now go from there. if you want him to die, one cowboy slaps the horse.

No guns needed. They can have holsters and you can make fake gun handles that come out from the top, no need for a barrel. No need for replicas.

MAH

There are ways around any limitations that you think you may have. The only reason I added a horse in the above scenario is because he said he could get one.

Come on, guys. Try embracing the idea behind the Fest.

MAH

 

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

I think the only thing that's 'bitching' and unfair so far is the fact that half the users are turning on each other in a narrow corridor of waiting for delayed rules. I'd prefer in the future for announcements to wait until rules have been decided, par Autumn Season, where everyone gets the general jist of Halloween.. I think. And I'm only speaking for myself - again. What do I care? I'm not making a flick. One doesn't have to be making a film for entry in order to comment on what's going on. But this is all getting out of hand.

Maybe they are using the feedback in this forum as a guideline for what the final rule set will be. Ever think of that? :happy:


MAH

 

[Rodney V. Smith]

Maybe they are using the feedback in this forum as a guideline for what the final rule set will be. Ever think of that? :happy:


MAH

Yeah, like no griping and bitching during the fest about the rules becasue you've already had your chance. That would be a good rule.

I'm out. I have a script to complete and polish and then throw out so I can write another one until I get it right. I already know I'm submitting.

Have fun guys.

 

[Ki-Ki]

Maybe they are using the feedback in this forum as a guideline for what the final rule set will be. Ever think of that? :happy:


MAH

Nothing serves as a reason to destroy 'community spirit', or as a better phrasing. To put it straight to the lips - People are frustrated, and the foul stench of attitude flowing around this 'West' board lately isn't normal. It doesn't feel like merry olde 'dvxuser'. I just hope it all get's better when the Rules are announced.

 

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Nothing serves as a reason to destroy 'community spirit', or as a better phrasing. To put it straight to the lips - People are frustrated, and the foul stench of attitude flowing around this 'West' board lately isn't normal. It doesn't feel like merry olde 'dvxuser'.

I don't agree at all. DVXuser actually values the input of the forum members. So much so that they are looking at how people feel about the idea BEFORE posting the rules.

Aside from a very small handful of people complaining, the rest of us are working out script ideas and looking into resources. If you are on the other side this may be why you have yet to ever enter.

Come on, be more positive and make it happen already.
No more excuses.

MAH

 

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

PS- If they made Medieval Fest you wouldn't hear me bitching and complaining about not having access to a castle.

 

[David Jimerson]

Nothing serves as a reason to destroy 'community spirit', or as a better phrasing. To put it straight to the lips - People are frustrated, and the foul stench of attitude flowing around this 'West' board lately isn't normal. It doesn't feel like merry olde 'dvxuser'. I just hope it all get's better when the Rules are announced.

There's no need for anyone to be cranky about this. Chances are, the deadline is going to be sometime mid-July, as usual, and that's 3 1/2 months away. There's plenty of time.

 

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Actually, there are only 2-3 people who seem to be cranky about this. I hope that means we're going to see some fantastic films from them.

Exactly. :happy:

 

[Ki-Ki]

Hold on a minute.. electric just cut off my reply.

@ Anthony, your totally right. There is only a sparked handful of people worrying about the Theme.

But please don't get me mixed up with being one of them.

I'm trying to clearly say that I just don't like the way people are responding to the 'continuous complaints', it doesn't make me feel very homely as dvxuser normally tends to do. It's understandable and expected to get pissed off. I was the first one who questioned the theme. But I don't want to tread on toes. That's what we thrive off, this forum stands out from the rest. On a side note - who needs to wait for Medieval fest, If I wanted to do something historic. Could have easily have fit that into the theme of Betrayal, Hallows or Love. Choosing not to however is something bigger.

On Deadlines.. my guess first week of July. Usually is.

 

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Ki-Ki

I'll just speak for myself here, I think I'm just getting tired of hearing some people making excuses for not making a film. Hell, make it Space Fest and I'll come up with something.

I've said my peace so I'll move on. Hope to see all of you in the Fest.

MAH

 

[Zim]

Not sure why people are wasting time writing or doing anything until we know the rules. Which I thought they said was going to be last night

 

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Not sure why people are wasting time writing or doing anything until we know the rules. Which I thought they said was going to be last night

I already have one script written a few ideas based on the wiki link they provided. Never hurts to be prepared and it's always nice to be creative. Scripts can be modified if need be.

I had six scripts written for Betrayal Fest and I didn't even enter that one.
The funny thing is, I can probably alter one or two of those and turn them into West Fest scripts if the rules fall as I think they will.

If not, it's still good practice. Definitely doesn't hurt, surely not a waste of time.

MAH