Spring is in the air (uh, here in the lower half of the northwestern hemisphere, anyway...) and my thoughts turn to the ephemeral nature of things.

As the Earth turns inexorably on its axis, the seasons come and the seasons go (unless you're Brian McKay,...), dormant organisms are renewed, the squirrels are making babies in my attic....

Whoops, this is a family channel, never mind about the amorous squirrels, does anyone know a good roofer?

Ahem, as I was saying, the nature of Nature is change. As dawn turns into to day, as the caterpillar becomes the butterfly, as the lava becomes the land...

Oh cut out these ruminations and natterings and give us the theme already!

I could go on, but the theme is...

TRANSFORMATION

Good luck and get out there!

Deadline: April 21, midnight anywhere in the world

and remember that your designated sign-up number on the original sign-up thread converts to your unique number that you use when you name your film file - see rule #7 on the UWOL website for details....

Sounds like a fun challenge!! :)
good luck everyone

Okay I thought it was #8, but guess its still a bit early for you:)

thanks, Marj...corrected the thread title, guess i was not ready to let go of the last round yet...the coffee has not yet worked its magic...

Interesting theme.
Good luck everyone!

Talk about logging on at just the right moment to find out if the theme had been posted - was up for all of three minutes when I looked.

Nice theme Meryem - should be interesting because I'm wondering how much transformation we will see taking place within these next three weeks? mmm guess we're about to find out.

Hot diggity! Let's rock!

Hmmmm, I wonder what Shia LeBoeuf is doing ??? ;-)

Thanks Meryem. Now, brain in gear......

Meryem...come on just once, give me a break and by the way I already did a film titled Transformation....I think it was for the theme Water just use that one okay.

What the heck do I do with this one....Hmmm maybe film me pulling out my hair and having a break down will that be tranformation enough for you???

All fun aside nothing has changed up here since October...unless the change from inches of snow to feet makes a difference.....this will be difficult.

Brian

I did think about the plight of our Rankin Inlet player and how hard this would be for my pal Brian, locked in the everlasting snow, who already made a previous film using the theme title.

And all I can say to that is....

BOO HOO! pbbbbbt!

In addition to that sweet and loving suggestion, I would say that this would be an excellent time for you to do a film that is about the place where you live and the changes it has seen--talk to some of those native oldenheimers, if you know any, and get a glimpse of how modernization has changed the way they do things. The cultural anthro approach--my favorite entry of yours so far is still the borealis video, because it brings in those old legends.

You live in a place that no one knows a damn thing about (well, except that you people love your snowmobiles and beer), it is rife with opportunity. Rife, I tell ya! You're the international voice of your entire inlet! Whoa!

Good Morning,

Interesting theme!!! We still have lots of ice.

Good call meryem!!


Brian, maybe you are the transformation. You know, how you were before your 8 month winter, and how you are approaching the end!!! I think you could have fun with that one!! "this winter has 8 months" etc.

I am surre we will see some interesting stuff from everyone, Brian included!!!

Hmmm, I like this one - I like it a lot. I already have a plan.

This will certainly be a challenge in the land where seasons never change, but I'm excited anyway! It's a good topic, and I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with. Good luck!

Excellent! I'm storyboarding this already.

The Irish Rainy Season runs from January to December, so if someone could arrange for a little sunshine (or even for a few dry hours) it might even work...!

Hmmmm... now that sounds intriguing! Something tells me people are going to get really creative on this one!

Cat

Thanks Meryem, always keeping us on our toes!

Too bad Spring has already turned to Summer here. The transformation has come and gone.

Guess I'll have to get out of the box on this one.

Transformation is going to transorm me into a drooling idiot. I can't wait to start.

Oh boy! TRANSFORMATION. so many possibilities... yet I'm swimming in the drink trying to figure out where to begin :) this should be much fun!

I had to post this!!!

I got my camera back from the repair depot today!!!

Canon was great, I told them I had an important shoot coming up and could they expedite it!!!

God willing, no shark tank for Dale!!!!

I am headed out to shoot two scenes right now!!!

oh yea, after the big bill for the xl now I have to send in the gl!!! I had hoped to shoot it with the anamorphic lens this round, uwol 9 I guess!!!

There's supposed to be a guy in the next street who like to dress up in womens clothing, does that count as transformation?

oh hang on - I'd have to film it .. wouldn't I

scrub that idea

Hey Paul, I live in the Virginia-Highlands area of Atlanta, GA. I would be shocked if I DID NOT see a guy or two dressed like a woman, especially in springtime. Bob

erm, are you guys sure you're in the right forum????

;-)

our world, your vision! the vision-expanding UWOL Challenge!

I went digging through my list of film ideas....when an idea comes along I make a note to myself for future reference. Anyway I think I have one that with some streatch of the imagination will fit the theme.....I hope. Mind you Paul M's idea is a bigger stretch.....

This will be my second go at VO.

Good luck everyone.

Brian

PS: On the news this AM it was announced by the government up here that from now on anyone coming into Nunavut to film for commercial purposes will be required to apply for a film permit. Up to now it's come one come all and shoot for free...no restrictions.

Could it be better? Transformation… I hade an idea last week and I was hoping for a theme like this one… now I can start direct with my idea… PERFECT!

/Markus

Brain, that's why I'm fighting to change the law on permits here in the states for Federal land.
I can't afford to pay $4k+ every time I want to shoot in Yellowstone.

I support your fight Kevin and wish you the best of luck...4K is absolutely insane.

For now I will be waiting to see what they say is the definition of commercial film. If it's big box office stuff then that's fine however if they plan to lean on the little guy I'll have to make myself heard at the public meetings that proceed these types of laws.

Brian

Keep me posted Brian. I'll send a letter as well.

Well, I've been away from the forums for quite a while now. Came back just in time to miss this round (darnit!).

I have to say though, the new UWOL website is fantastic. Way to go you guys/girls!

Can't wait to watch all the new films come rolling in and participate next time around.