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High Definition Video for Independent Filmmakers
A How To Guide for Digital Filmmakers
Welcome all! This is my blog to share my latest research,
thoughts, etc. on utilizing HD for independent filmmaking.
YES, I am available for consulting
Contact me at mike@hdforindies.com
All content copyright 2004-2007 Mike Curtis.
Monday, January 15, 2007
Make a trailer that plays in "Grindhouse!"
OOPS OOPS OOPS - I speed read this wrong, the winner/s will screen at SXSW, NOT world wide. apologies.
OK, here's a good challenge for you all - if you haven't heard of Grindhouse yet, read up.
They are running a contest to let you come up with a trailer for a fictional film that will run between the two sections of Grindhouse in theaters everywhere. That's right, you can get your work squeezed in between Rodriguez and Tarantino's, and be seen by millions.
I try not to run press releases, but this is a for a fun purpose, so here it is:
Austin, TX - January 15, 2007 - The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival is putting out a call to filmmakers who would like to submit their best "grindhouse trailer," in honor of the April release from Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino, Grindhouse. A sample of the best submissions will be judged by Rodriguez himself, and presented during SXSW, on March 11, 2007.
Filmmakers have a deadline of February 12 to submit their “grindhouse trailer” (no longer than two minutes in length) to SXSW. The trailer should be made for a fictional feature-film, just like those being made by celebrity directors Eli Roth and Rob Zombie for Grindhouse. From those submissions, Rodriguez will determine the best of the bunch, and it will screen during a special presentation entitled “Robert Rodriguez’s Grindhouse 101” on Sunday, March 11. During the presentation, Rodriguez will share stories and footage from the making of the upcoming Dimension Films release.
“We really want filmmakers to come up with something fun, scary, freaky, and out-of-this-world for the competition,” says SXSW Festival Producer Matt Dentler. “This competition, like Grindhouse itself, is in the true spirit of innovative and fast-paced filmmaking.”
Submissions must arrive no later than February 12, to: “SXSW Grindhouse Trailers,” P.O. Box 4999, Austin, TX 78765. There is no application fee, but the trailers must be under two minutes in length, and made within the last 12 months. Films that have already been submitted to SXSW for 2007 consideration, are not eligible. The 2007 SXSW Film Festival occurs March 9-17 throughout downtown Austin, TX. Grindhouse will open nationwide on April 6, 2007.
-mike
OK, here's a good challenge for you all - if you haven't heard of Grindhouse yet, read up.
They are running a contest to let you come up with a trailer for a fictional film that will run between the two sections of Grindhouse in theaters everywhere. That's right, you can get your work squeezed in between Rodriguez and Tarantino's, and be seen by millions.
I try not to run press releases, but this is a for a fun purpose, so here it is:
Austin, TX - January 15, 2007 - The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival is putting out a call to filmmakers who would like to submit their best "grindhouse trailer," in honor of the April release from Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino, Grindhouse. A sample of the best submissions will be judged by Rodriguez himself, and presented during SXSW, on March 11, 2007.
Filmmakers have a deadline of February 12 to submit their “grindhouse trailer” (no longer than two minutes in length) to SXSW. The trailer should be made for a fictional feature-film, just like those being made by celebrity directors Eli Roth and Rob Zombie for Grindhouse. From those submissions, Rodriguez will determine the best of the bunch, and it will screen during a special presentation entitled “Robert Rodriguez’s Grindhouse 101” on Sunday, March 11. During the presentation, Rodriguez will share stories and footage from the making of the upcoming Dimension Films release.
“We really want filmmakers to come up with something fun, scary, freaky, and out-of-this-world for the competition,” says SXSW Festival Producer Matt Dentler. “This competition, like Grindhouse itself, is in the true spirit of innovative and fast-paced filmmaking.”
Submissions must arrive no later than February 12, to: “SXSW Grindhouse Trailers,” P.O. Box 4999, Austin, TX 78765. There is no application fee, but the trailers must be under two minutes in length, and made within the last 12 months. Films that have already been submitted to SXSW for 2007 consideration, are not eligible. The 2007 SXSW Film Festival occurs March 9-17 throughout downtown Austin, TX. Grindhouse will open nationwide on April 6, 2007.
-mike
Comments:
Doesn't seem to say that the trailer will play between segments in the actual Grindhouse movie - just that it will be screened at this event...
ar we supposed to shoot this on film or video ? will dv suffice ?
# posted by 
: Thu Jan 18, 12:24:00 AM CST
: Thu Jan 18, 12:24:00 AM CST
well, film wasnt good enough for rodriguez, why should it be for you ;) im sure theyre counting on dv (though myb better to go with hd(v) ), usin film for it would be insane.
It doesn't say what format either ... dvd? NTSC? PAL? hmmm Does any one know?
# posted by : Tue Jan 23, 04:43:00 AM CST
: Tue Jan 23, 04:43:00 AM CST
Hi So sorry I found this so late...
Anyway check out my blog www.kungfucabbage.com - it's a resource (in developement) for independent filmmakers, so far it has three student/newbie authors writing about experience, insight and knowledge gained from the industry.
Would you be willing to post an article explaining the pros and cons of using HD for independent filmmakers?
My grindhouse trailer is below - please excuse the 'dark' seems to have darkened when it was uploaded - turn your monitor up maybe...?
http://one.revver.com/watch/341068/flv/affiliate/67903
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Anyway check out my blog www.kungfucabbage.com - it's a resource (in developement) for independent filmmakers, so far it has three student/newbie authors writing about experience, insight and knowledge gained from the industry.
Would you be willing to post an article explaining the pros and cons of using HD for independent filmmakers?
My grindhouse trailer is below - please excuse the 'dark' seems to have darkened when it was uploaded - turn your monitor up maybe...?
http://one.revver.com/watch/341068/flv/affiliate/67903
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