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Anthony Todaro

Anthony Todaro

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I watched them all. They all have strengths and weaknesses. I think the majority of weaknesses this fest were clichés. I'm included in the cliché pile. I made a film and didn't enter it, because it's not scary. I'm glad I didn't enter. I did learn a lot from making my film and ended up with something really creepy. Just not scary. Some of these films looked and sounded amazing, but that doesn't make a great film for me. I need an interesting story. Something I can't predict. So here are my top 3 based on the feeling I had while watching them.

Thanks to all the filmmakers for putting themselves out there.
Thanks to the mods for delivering a fun fest.

1) Symbiosis
2) Somnia
3) Transit
 
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To me there needs to be a healthy balance of the two, good story, and well told. Filmmaking is about the visual story telling, the story is only half the mission. The second part is everything you don't get when you read a book. I have seen some really interesting stories in films, but when they are put together sloppy it ruins everything. A good film should be polished. :D
 
I didn't really read the film requirement rules - but is there a rule or is there an inside joke here to have the line "Halloween sucks!" ?
 
Haha yah there was required dialoge.....haloween sucks, don't go in there, or something else I can't remember......there were a few to choose from
 
Cool! Will light some pumpkins and watch these tonight with friends. Let people post their top 3 if they want - all this talk of it influencing voting presumes we're sheep.

I know what makes a good film, and i don't care what anyone else's top picks are ;-)
 
Darkline said:
Let people post their top 3 if they want - all this talk of it influencing voting presumes we're sheep.
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Baahhhhhhh...

None of those films were in my top three.
(of course I haven't watched them all yet...so there's that)
 
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My Normal Criteria Applies:
  • Must be a complete story that stands on its own 6 minute feet (and doesn't feel like a chapter/scene/skit)
  • Must be good, solid storytelling that doesn't feel rushed or convenient (with equal time spent on story as was on technical)
  • Must adhere to the theme (In this case: it's ScareFest, released on Halloween...)
  • Must have, at the very least, one great line of dialogue that pops right off the screen
Good production value is tasty gravy; but without all of the four elements above, there is nothing to pour it over.



The Callaghan Top 3 ScareFesterings

#1 The Butcher and the Fox
Favorite bit of dialogue:
"Go to sleep! (beat) I gotta pay the sitter..."
(was hard to pick just one)

#2 Transit
Favorite bit of dialogue:
"Bad cold, huh? Fücking black lung or what?"

#3 Unit 244
Favorite bit of dialogue:
(POSSIBLE SPOILER)
"Whatever you want, Carol. Whatever. You. Want."


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JaceBrownlow said:
To me there needs to be a healthy balance of the two, good story, and well told. Filmmaking is about the visual story telling, the story is only half the mission. The second part is everything you don't get when you read a book. I have seen some really interesting stories in films, but when they are put together sloppy it ruins everything. A good film should be polished. :D
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I agree with most of this, but there is nothing polished about Cassavetes, Korine or Goddard's films and they have all made some 'good' films, IMO. Polish is an aesthetic or a tool not a component of greatness, IMO.
 
ZazaCast said:
Baahhhhhhh...

None of those films were in my top three.
(of course I haven't watched them all yet...so there's that)
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I think we could say picking a top 3 is like picking your 3 favorite crayons. It really doesn't matter, I'm just curious to see people's top 3's and compare them to the results. To see how the 'voting' audience/viewership weighs in with the community here.

What are your favorite crayons Zaza? No I didn't say flavor!!!! ;p
 
CallaghanFilms said:
My Normal Criteria Applies:
  • Must be a complete story that stands on its own 6 minute feet (and doesn't feel like a chapter/scene/skit)
  • Must be good, solid storytelling that doesn't feel rushed or convenient (with equal time spent on story as was on technical)
  • Must adhere to the theme (In this case: it's ScareFest, released on Halloween...)
  • Must have, at the very least, one great line of dialogue that pops right off the screen
Good production value is tasty gravy; but without all of the four elements above, there is nothing to pour it over.



The Callaghan Top 3 ScareFesterings

#1 The Butcher and the Fox
Favorite bit of dialogue:
"Go to sleep! (beat) I gotta pay the sitter..."
(was hard to pick just one)

#2 Transit
Favorite bit of dialogue:
"Bad cold, huh? Fücking black lung or what?"

#3 Unit 244
Favorite bit of dialogue:
(POSSIBLE SPOILER)
"Whatever you want, Carol. Whatever. You. Want."


:beer:
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Your criteria is dead on! Cool picks.
 
1. Grid Down by Shawn Nelson
2. The Butcher and the Fox by AJ Brooks
3. Somnia by Christian Halberg

Not to say the others werent good, they all had their own charm. But these three I felt were the strongest in over all story, production value and acting
 
I don't know. This was kind of a disappointing fest for me. It doesn't seem that most people embraced the challenge. There were no real pisstakes, but I just felt underwhelmed on the whole. The last real horror themed fest kicked this one's arse on the whole. Kicked the arse hole? Maybe I'm the only person who feels that way. :(

Hey, who told Edgen and Tim they could give brutally honest reviews? Aren't we supposed to play nice. ;)
 
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