Do we still have gas?

Jeremy Doyle · September 15th, 2008, 11:20 AM

I like 5-6 minutes and I like 3 weeks, but I don't want to have to include a character a la 48 hour and I don't want it to have to be about a current topic. Especially since every thing in the world at that time will be political with the election coming up.

Chris Barcellos · September 15th, 2008, 11:42 AM

My intention was not to require a current new topic, just to show something in the footage that refers to some current news, so there was not a problem with someone submitting a pre-made film. Never intended that it be about some current news story, and I agree we don't need political positions pieces !

Oliver Pahlow · September 15th, 2008, 12:39 PM

I could get into making something around a horror theme. It would give me a push to actually do it and finish.

Oliver Pahlow

Lorinda Norton · September 15th, 2008, 01:22 PM

Here's a paste from the original DV Challenge Web site that explains this challenge in a nutshell. From the head nut himself:

This contest is the pet project of Vancouver based director/filmmaker Dylan Couper, who is a veteran of 24 and 48 hour short film competitions. He found one of the most difficult things in making a short film is to just force yourself to do it. If there isn’t some kind of motivation or challenge, then it usually just doesn’t happen. Frustrated by some of the ridiculous themes and crazy hoops that other short film contests make you jump through, as well as the high price tags on entry fees, Dylan decided to keep this sweet and simple… and cheap.

And there we have it, folks--sweet and simple--just what I like. Oh, and cheap is good, too. :)

Chris Barcellos · September 15th, 2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorinda Norton

Here's a paste from the original DV Challenge Web site

If there isn’t some kind of motivation or challenge, then it usually just doesn’t happen. Frustrated by some of the ridiculous themes and crazy hoops that other short film contests make you jump through, as well as the high price tags on entry fees, Dylan decided to keep this sweet and simple… and cheap.

I don't think our suggestions added any of those "complications" except for providing verification of newly produced material, as the rules call for. But I do have a group of film making "nuts" who want a project, and I was hoping we could have something in the hopper that we could count on for them to do in October. I do think that the lack of a schedule of contests does result in people planning other things, and having to dissappear from theDVChallenge, because they can't reserve the time on the their calendar. Perhaps that is what is intended, and that is fine.....

In our case, a group of us are getting together this week to consider things like the 72 hour National Challenge, or a project with the theDVChallenge. Without being able to tell people we will have something going on in October, we may have to go another route. I prefer the theDVChallenge because of the time allowed and the kind of exposure and response we get.

Dick Mays · September 15th, 2008, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Barcellos

I don't think our suggestions added any of those "complications" except for providing verification of newly produced material, as the rules call for.

Chris,

I prefer the honor system.

It got me through college...

Chris Barcellos · September 16th, 2008, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Dick Mays

Chris,

I prefer the honor system.

It got me through college...

Actually, I do too. I guess I was anticipating an objection to having a recurring horror film every October where someone knowing of the annual even could work on a project year round....

Ken Bates · September 16th, 2008, 10:55 PM

I would like to see it the same as it has been. maybe mostly cuz, it's my first and I am just getting familiar with it.
Are we getting close to an announcement form the powers that be?

Travis Johnson · September 21st, 2008, 03:55 PM

I'm all for another challenge. I've only participated in one but I'm ready willing and able to get a project going.

Lorinda Norton · September 23rd, 2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken Bates

Are we getting close to an announcement form the powers that be?

Hey Ken,
I haven't heard from the power that be Dylan in a while, but I bet there will be something coming along soon in the way of an announcement. Stay tuned...

Mugurel Dragusin · September 26th, 2008, 03:32 PM

You can count me in whenever it will be :)

Josh Chesarek · September 26th, 2008, 06:32 PM

Im hoping I can make an Instant Message 2... this time its offline......

Ok... I think I need some sleep... hehe.

Ken Bates · September 27th, 2008, 03:08 PM

Figured out how to put together the soft box for my 1000w light. That was really bugging me.
One step closer...

Dennis Khaye · September 30th, 2008, 12:44 PM

*crosses his fingers and bows his head*

Deep focus master requirement, deep focus master requirement, come on deep focus master requirement.

LOL

Lorinda Norton · October 9th, 2008, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Dennis Khaye

*crosses his fingers and bows his head*

Deep focus master requirement, deep focus master requirement, come on deep focus master requirement.

LOL

What??? :)

“Do we still have gas?” Looks pretty low to me, though if every one of you who posted interest here signed up for real and submitted a film we’d have enough. Trouble is, that [generally] doesn’t happen.

Dunno, fellas....it’s not looking good for October...

September 15th, 2008, 11:42 AM	#17
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	My intention was not to require a current new topic, just to show something in the footage that refers to some current news, so there was not a problem with someone submitting a pre-made film. Never intended that it be about some current news story, and I agree we don't need political positions pieces ! __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

September 15th, 2008, 01:22 PM	#19
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	Here's a paste from the original DV Challenge Web site that explains this challenge in a nutshell. From the head nut himself: This contest is the pet project of Vancouver based director/filmmaker Dylan Couper, who is a veteran of 24 and 48 hour short film competitions. He found one of the most difficult things in making a short film is to just force yourself to do it. If there isn’t some kind of motivation or challenge, then it usually just doesn’t happen. Frustrated by some of the ridiculous themes and crazy hoops that other short film contests make you jump through, as well as the high price tags on entry fees, Dylan decided to keep this sweet and simple… and cheap. And there we have it, folks--sweet and simple--just what I like. Oh, and cheap is good, too. :) __________________ Lorinda

September 16th, 2008, 10:55 PM	#23
Ken Bates Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 66	I would like to see it the same as it has been. maybe mostly cuz, it's my first and I am just getting familiar with it. Are we getting close to an announcement form the powers that be? __________________ "...movies are never 'finished', only abandoned..." -Stephen Spielberg

September 26th, 2008, 03:32 PM	#26
Mugurel Dragusin Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Philippines Posts: 253	You can count me in whenever it will be :) __________________ Lost signature, if you find it, please return it to me, thank you.

September 26th, 2008, 06:32 PM	#27
Josh Chesarek Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 978	Im hoping I can make an Instant Message 2... this time its offline...... Ok... I think I need some sleep... hehe. __________________ Simple Thought Productions - Life @ 30,000 Words per second

September 15th, 2008, 11:20 AM	#16
Jeremy Doyle Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brainerd, MN Posts: 287	I like 5-6 minutes and I like 3 weeks, but I don't want to have to include a character a la 48 hour and I don't want it to have to be about a current topic. Especially since every thing in the world at that time will be political with the election coming up.

September 15th, 2008, 12:39 PM	#18
Oliver Pahlow Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woodridge Illinois Posts: 237	I could get into making something around a horror theme. It would give me a push to actually do it and finish. Oliver Pahlow

September 21st, 2008, 03:55 PM	#24
Travis Johnson Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Roxboro NC Posts: 166	I'm all for another challenge. I've only participated in one but I'm ready willing and able to get a project going.

September 27th, 2008, 03:08 PM	#28
Ken Bates Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 66	Gearing up Figured out how to put together the soft box for my 1000w light. That was really bugging me. One step closer... __________________ "...movies are never 'finished', only abandoned..." -Stephen Spielberg

September 30th, 2008, 12:44 PM	#29
Dennis Khaye Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 255	crosses his fingers and bows his head Deep focus master requirement, deep focus master requirement, come on deep focus master requirement. LOL