DVC 13 –The Winner is... at DVinfo.net

Lorinda Norton · July 7th, 2008, 09:53 AM

Was DVC 13 unlucky? Not at all! We ended up with eight great films to watch and judge...now it’s time to announce the winner.

But first, a little gratitude:

Much appreciation goes to Guy Cochran for continuing to offer the generous prize of a $250 shopping spree at www.dvestore.com. If you haven’t done it yet, check out the store.

As always, thank you, Chris Hurd, for giving us the space to practice our filmmaking here at “DV Info Net – the best damn video forum on the Internet!” (Dylan’s quote)

Speaking of Dylan, his vision in starting this contest provides the means and motivation to, as he says, “get you off your ass and on the street filming something real, something brave, something you want to show off.” I think that should be repeated at the start of every challenge!

An appreciative nod to veteran DVC folks Dick Mays and Kris Holodak for taking the time to comment on ALL the films, thereby giving these eight filmmakers the extra feedback they deserved. It was encouraging and constructive, as well as entertaining.

Finally, thanks to each of you who got out there and made a film. It isn’t easy, so each of you is a winner just for getting one submitted. Of course, there can only be one who takes the prize, so here we go with the top three...

2nd Runner Up:

Chris Barcellos – “A Lucky Day”

Wonderfully funny story, Chris. Well acted, shot and edited, too. Good job!

1st Runner Up:

Joseph Tran – “You Only Get Lucky on Valentines”

Another very fine and [this round] humor-filled film by the DVC 12 champ. Nicely done, Joseph!

And now...

The WINNER of DVC #13:

Hugh DiMauro – “The Long Shot”

Congratulations, Hugh—the only DV Challenge three-time winner! Great story, great use of theme, some stunning shots, plus funny gags that won the day. You have proven yet again that your filmmaking is top-notch!

I’ll get your email address sent off to Guy Cochran at www.dvestore.com for your prize. Please go to YouTube and add “winner” to the tags of all your winning entries so they’ll show up that way on the DVC viewer Benjamin Durin programmed for the Challenge.

*cue music* It’s a wrap! The DV Challenge is lots of fun plus great education that is vastly “cheaper than film school.” Challengers, you all should be proud of yourselves and your work. Hope to see you back for more in a couple months or so for DVC 14!

Dylan Couper · July 7th, 2008, 10:16 AM

Big time congrats to Hugh! Three time champ! Wow, next time I'm going to have to issue a special challenge to all the past DVC winners to make a run for your crown. :)

Props to Chris and Joseph, our runners up. Nice work guys!

Also, a huge thanks to Lorinda, who has shouldered the work behind the scenes of the DV Challenge. Without her, honestly, this challenge wouldn't have happened.

See you guys on the next one...

Chris Barcellos · July 7th, 2008, 04:05 PM

Congrats to Hugh and Joseph, as well as all who made a film. Every time we do one of these, I feel like I add something to my skill set and as a result of that, I am actually starting to do some work on productions with other crews...

Hugh DiMauro · July 7th, 2008, 05:09 PM

My cast, crew and I thank you. We had fun and it feels good to have participated among eight other excellent movies. I agree with Chris.

Bruce Foreman · July 7th, 2008, 09:46 PM

Congrats Hugh, Joseph, and Chris. The competition was very stiff on this one. I think everyone had a real strong entry and you three came out on top.

Wow, Hugh. 3 first place wins.

Hugh DiMauro · July 7th, 2008, 10:40 PM

Thank you, Guy, for your generous prize donation. Your customer service is awesome and your products top notch. You have a customer for life!

Mike Teutsch · July 8th, 2008, 07:06 AM

Congratulations to you Hugh and to all who entered a film. Best contest on the net! Let's keep it going forever. Many thanks to my friends Dylan and Lorinda for their hard work and dedication.

Mike

Mugurel Dragusin · July 8th, 2008, 10:56 AM

Congrats Hugh, well, don't worry, someday I will be in the spotlight :P Enjoy the prize!

Dick Mays · July 8th, 2008, 01:15 PM

Hugh,

Well done. There are relatively few shorts that I see that I remember anything about.

I think your horseshoe shaping sequence is something that sticks in the mind.

Very professionally done. Loved that blue sky. I look at your short, and Joseph's, and Bill Gardner's, and Lorinda's, and all the DVC winners as examples to learn from.

Congratulation on a well deserved win.

Dick

Joseph Tran · July 9th, 2008, 03:10 PM

A well deserved win! Many congrats, Hugh!

Ken Bates · August 25th, 2008, 10:46 PM

The quick cuts of the phone conversation(s) really worked. I totally saw what you were going after and I laughed out loud. Esp the few out of context bits.. <cut>"really? <cut>
I Loved it.
Awsome !

Thanks for the laughs.

July 7th, 2008, 10:16 AM	#2
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Big time congrats to Hugh! Three time champ! Wow, next time I'm going to have to issue a special challenge to all the past DVC winners to make a run for your crown. :) Props to Chris and Joseph, our runners up. Nice work guys! Also, a huge thanks to Lorinda, who has shouldered the work behind the scenes of the DV Challenge. Without her, honestly, this challenge wouldn't have happened. See you guys on the next one... __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

July 7th, 2008, 04:05 PM	#3
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Congrats to Hugh and Joseph, as well as all who made a film. Every time we do one of these, I feel like I add something to my skill set and as a result of that, I am actually starting to do some work on productions with other crews... __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

July 7th, 2008, 05:09 PM	#4
Hugh DiMauro Trustee Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,207	Thanks My cast, crew and I thank you. We had fun and it feels good to have participated among eight other excellent movies. I agree with Chris. __________________ Interesting, if true. And interesting anyway.

July 7th, 2008, 10:40 PM	#6
Hugh DiMauro Trustee Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,207	Thanks to Guy Cochran, DVE Store Thank you, Guy, for your generous prize donation. Your customer service is awesome and your products top notch. You have a customer for life! __________________ Interesting, if true. And interesting anyway.

July 8th, 2008, 07:06 AM	#7
Mike Teutsch Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 2,614	Congratulations to you Hugh and to all who entered a film. Best contest on the net! Let's keep it going forever. Many thanks to my friends Dylan and Lorinda for their hard work and dedication. Mike __________________ Chapter one, line one. The BH.

July 7th, 2008, 09:53 AM	#1
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	DVC 13 –The Winner is... Was DVC 13 unlucky? Not at all! We ended up with eight great films to watch and judge...now it’s time to announce the winner. But first, a little gratitude: Much appreciation goes to Guy Cochran for continuing to offer the generous prize of a $250 shopping spree at www.dvestore.com. If you haven’t done it yet, check out the store. As always, thank you, Chris Hurd, for giving us the space to practice our filmmaking here at “DV Info Net – the best damn video forum on the Internet!” (Dylan’s quote) Speaking of Dylan, his vision in starting this contest provides the means and motivation to, as he says, “get you off your ass and on the street filming something real, something brave, something you want to show off.” I think that should be repeated at the start of every challenge! An appreciative nod to veteran DVC folks Dick Mays and Kris Holodak for taking the time to comment on ALL the films, thereby giving these eight filmmakers the extra feedback they deserved. It was encouraging and constructive, as well as entertaining. Finally, thanks to each of you who got out there and made a film. It isn’t easy, so each of you is a winner just for getting one submitted. Of course, there can only be one who takes the prize, so here we go with the top three... 2nd Runner Up: Chris Barcellos – “A Lucky Day” Wonderfully funny story, Chris. Well acted, shot and edited, too. Good job! 1st Runner Up: Joseph Tran – “You Only Get Lucky on Valentines” Another very fine and [this round] humor-filled film by the DVC 12 champ. Nicely done, Joseph! And now... The WINNER of DVC #13: Hugh DiMauro – “The Long Shot” Congratulations, Hugh—the only DV Challenge three-time winner! Great story, great use of theme, some stunning shots, plus funny gags that won the day. You have proven yet again that your filmmaking is top-notch! I’ll get your email address sent off to Guy Cochran at www.dvestore.com for your prize. Please go to YouTube and add “winner” to the tags of all your winning entries so they’ll show up that way on the DVC viewer Benjamin Durin programmed for the Challenge. cue music It’s a wrap! The DV Challenge is lots of fun plus great education that is vastly “cheaper than film school.” Challengers, you all should be proud of yourselves and your work. Hope to see you back for more in a couple months or so for DVC 14! __________________ Lorinda

July 7th, 2008, 09:46 PM	#5
Bruce Foreman Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 1,518	Congrats Hugh, Joseph, and Chris. The competition was very stiff on this one. I think everyone had a real strong entry and you three came out on top. Wow, Hugh. 3 first place wins.

July 8th, 2008, 10:56 AM	#8
Mugurel Dragusin Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Philippines Posts: 253	Congrats Hugh, well, don't worry, someday I will be in the spotlight :P Enjoy the prize! __________________ Lost signature, if you find it, please return it to me, thank you.

July 8th, 2008, 01:15 PM	#9
Dick Mays Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 690	Hugh, Well done. There are relatively few shorts that I see that I remember anything about. I think your horseshoe shaping sequence is something that sticks in the mind. Very professionally done. Loved that blue sky. I look at your short, and Joseph's, and Bill Gardner's, and Lorinda's, and all the DVC winners as examples to learn from. Congratulation on a well deserved win. Dick

July 9th, 2008, 03:10 PM	#10
Joseph Tran Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 177	A well deserved win! Many congrats, Hugh!

August 25th, 2008, 10:46 PM	#11
Ken Bates Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 66	A Sprinkling of Hilarity The quick cuts of the phone conversation(s) really worked. I totally saw what you were going after and I laughed out loud. Esp the few out of context bits.. <cut>"really? <cut> I Loved it. Awsome ! Thanks for the laughs. __________________ "...movies are never 'finished', only abandoned..." -Stephen Spielberg Last edited by Ken Bates; August 25th, 2008 at 11:21 PM. Reason: added more...