A dv short challenge for honour and glory. Anyone interested?

Marlon Torres · January 14th, 2007, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunleik Groven

Just got an idea.

What if we had a script (more than a concept, wow!!!) from a screenwriter.

It should be really short, but would give us leeway to focus on production.

It would be fun to see 10 different shorts from the same script!

Gunleik

i like that idea

Mike Horrigan · January 14th, 2007, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunleik Groven

Just got an idea.

What if we had a script (more than a concept, wow!!!) from a screenwriter.

It should be really short, but would give us leeway to focus on production.

It would be fun to see 10 different shorts from the same script!

Gunleik

This is a good idea.... BUT! What if I have no actors and the script calls for more than 1 person to be in the short?

It may really hurt those of us with limited resources.

Jeff Cottrone · January 14th, 2007, 10:45 PM

You guys should consider the Project Greenlight format of a general script with vast openness for interpretation. Although, if you do, you should change the dialogue so it's different, just keeping the format.

I attached it here. Just an idea. Anyway, good luck.

Nick Harris · January 15th, 2007, 04:11 AM

Naw, I think that limiting creativity is a cop out. Film making is an art with many angles, and many people of varying talents to contribute. Why discriminate against one side over the other... I think that to stifle creative writing is creating a curve to the advantage of those with the best equipment and physical resources.

Clever writing can often allow someone to make the most of what they have, through utilizing mental resources. I, for one, feel that my writing sets me apart from other film makers, aside from my eye for the lens and attention to detail, it's part of what I bring to the table... conversely, you might as well say that we all have to abide to the same shot list or storyboards. Where's the fun in that? My vote is for 100% original work.

Jeff Cottrone · January 15th, 2007, 04:56 AM

good points, Nick. after posting it, i stopped liking the idea as well.

Mike Horrigan · January 15th, 2007, 08:22 AM

Anyone else?

Come on guys... sign up! :)

Maybe we can aim to post the theme on Friday...

Alex?

Alex T. Hurter · January 15th, 2007, 12:24 PM

So as it stands we have:

Mike Horrigan
Gunleik Groven
Nick Harris
Bob Thieda
Robert Martens
Chris Barcellos
Marlon Torres

Jeff are you interested in joining?

Since we're having trouble getting 10 people I'm going to say I'll announce the criteria for everything friday. So far keep these things in mind:

-films will be 3 minutes, not including end credits
-music must either be original or you have permission to use it
-this is about fun!

So tell your friends to come join in the fun.

Mike Horrigan · January 15th, 2007, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex T. Hurter

-films will be 3 minutes, not including end credits
-music must either be original or you have permission to use it
-this is about fun!

So tell your friends to come join in the fun.

Sounds good! Alex, you're submitting as well right? You didn't put your name on the list...

Mike

Bob Thieda · January 15th, 2007, 01:12 PM

I'm starting to get nervous....

(First ever video challenge)

Bob

Jeff Cottrone · January 15th, 2007, 03:28 PM

i can't this time. bad timing. but i'll be interested in watching what you guys come up with.

Alex T. Hurter · January 15th, 2007, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Horrigan

Sounds good! Alex, you're submitting as well right? You didn't put your name on the list...

Mike

I was thinking about this the other day. I'm debating on wether or not the person who issues the criteria for the challenge should sit that one out. They are just for fun and learning, but at the same time the person who gives out the challenge has prior knowledge to what it will be. I'm not saying that people will try to cheat, I just don't think it's as fun when you don't have that sense of going into the unknown and coming out with a film a week (or more, or less) later.

What do you guys think?

Mike Horrigan · January 15th, 2007, 03:58 PM

Alex, I think you should be a part of it. Maybe we can have someone who can't be a part of it (like Jeff) come up with the theme.

It's all in good fun, and the more submissions we have... the better.

What do you say Jeff?

Mike

Chris Barcellos · January 15th, 2007, 03:58 PM

Just do it Alex.....

Gunleik Groven · January 15th, 2007, 04:23 PM

Go for it A!

G

Bob Thieda · January 15th, 2007, 04:52 PM

Do you think we would get more entries if we didn't start until the UWOL Challenge #1 ends on the 22nd?

Just a thought....

I'm anxious to start, but if it means more entrants, I could wait....

Bob

January 15th, 2007, 04:11 AM	#34
Nick Harris Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles and San Diego, CA Posts: 68	Naw, I think that limiting creativity is a cop out. Film making is an art with many angles, and many people of varying talents to contribute. Why discriminate against one side over the other... I think that to stifle creative writing is creating a curve to the advantage of those with the best equipment and physical resources. Clever writing can often allow someone to make the most of what they have, through utilizing mental resources. I, for one, feel that my writing sets me apart from other film makers, aside from my eye for the lens and attention to detail, it's part of what I bring to the table... conversely, you might as well say that we all have to abide to the same shot list or storyboards. Where's the fun in that? My vote is for 100% original work. __________________ http://www.sunspot-pictures.com/nickharrisDP.php

January 15th, 2007, 08:22 AM	#36
Mike Horrigan Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ottawa Canada Posts: 755	Anyone else? Come on guys... sign up! :) Maybe we can aim to post the theme on Friday... Alex? __________________ My short films... The Interview & Calls From The Führerbunker

January 15th, 2007, 03:58 PM	#42
Mike Horrigan Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ottawa Canada Posts: 755	Alex, I think you should be a part of it. Maybe we can have someone who can't be a part of it (like Jeff) come up with the theme. It's all in good fun, and the more submissions we have... the better. What do you say Jeff? Mike __________________ My short films... The Interview & Calls From The Führerbunker

January 15th, 2007, 03:58 PM	#43
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Just do it Alex..... __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

January 15th, 2007, 04:23 PM	#44
Gunleik Groven Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Espa - Norway Posts: 151	Go for it A! G __________________ Red? Sure!

January 15th, 2007, 04:56 AM	#35
Jeff Cottrone Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 100	good points, Nick. after posting it, i stopped liking the idea as well.

January 15th, 2007, 12:24 PM	#37
Alex T. Hurter Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 94	So as it stands we have: Mike Horrigan Gunleik Groven Nick Harris Bob Thieda Robert Martens Chris Barcellos Marlon Torres Jeff are you interested in joining? Since we're having trouble getting 10 people I'm going to say I'll announce the criteria for everything friday. So far keep these things in mind: -films will be 3 minutes, not including end credits -music must either be original or you have permission to use it -this is about fun! So tell your friends to come join in the fun.

January 15th, 2007, 01:12 PM	#39
Bob Thieda Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 541	I'm starting to get nervous.... (First ever video challenge) Bob

January 15th, 2007, 03:28 PM	#40
Jeff Cottrone Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 100	i can't this time. bad timing. but i'll be interested in watching what you guys come up with.

January 15th, 2007, 04:52 PM	#45
Bob Thieda Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 541	Do you think we would get more entries if we didn't start until the UWOL Challenge #1 ends on the 22nd? Just a thought.... I'm anxious to start, but if it means more entrants, I could wait.... Bob