The DVC/UWOL CHARITY CHALLENGE at DVinfo.net

Lorinda Norton · December 9th, 2008, 12:02 PM

You read it right, folks: The DV Challenge and The Under Water Over Land Challenge are teaming up for a holidays shootout!

It’s not really a competition between the two. It is a way for people in both contests to participate in one common-theme challenge while gathering as large a donation as we can for one worthy charity. That means we will vote on films from both forums’ submissions for ONE winner. The winner gets to choose which charity receives the donation. Those who submit a film as well as those who donate will judge the films. Guidelines for judging will be discussed later in the contest.

Dylan Couper will post donation info (how you can donate) on a separate thread in each forum. He’ll also keep the totals updated as the donations pour in. Remember, you don’t have to sign up for the challenge to donate, nor do you have to donate to sign up. If you can do both, that’s great!

Sign up begins right now and will remain open throughout the contest. The theme (hang onto your hats) will be announced this THURSDAY, DEC. 11. Films must be submitted by midnight, THURSDAY, JAN. 1, 2009. You have until next year to finish this one! ;)

Maximum film length is five minutes, with an extra 15-20 seconds or so allowed for credits. All other rules from the forum where you sign up apply to your film. (Choose one forum, you smart guys who are used to signing up for both!)

Time to get this show on the road. Sign up here!

Meryem Ersoz · December 9th, 2008, 12:02 PM

The DVC/UWOL CHARITY CHALLENGE

Ok, so I lied! I cancelled December, but now we’re back in the game!

Only this time, with a twist…

You read it right, folks: The DV Challenge and The Under Water Over Land Challenge are teaming up for a holidays shootout!

It’s not really a competition between the two. It is a way for people in both contests to participate in one common-theme challenge while gathering as large a donation as we can for one worthy charity. That means we will vote on films from both forums’ submissions for ONE winner. The winner gets to choose which charity receives the donation. Those who submit a film as well as those who donate will judge the films. Guidelines for judging will be discussed later in the contest.

Dylan Couper will post donation info (how you can donate) on a separate thread in each forum. He’ll also keep the totals updated as the donations pour in. Remember, you don’t have to sign up for the challenge to donate, nor do you have to donate to sign up. If you can do both, that’s great!

Sign up begins right now and will remain open throughout the contest. The theme (hang onto your hats) will be announced this THURSDAY, DEC. 11
Films must be submitted by midnight, THURSDAY, JAN. 1, 2009. You have until next year to finish this one! ;)

Maximum film length is five minutes, with an extra 15-20 seconds or so allowed for credits. All other rules from the forum where you sign up apply to your film. (Choose one forum, you smart guys who are used to signing up for both!)
Time to get this show on the road. Sign up here!

A UWOL note: before you ask, yes you can apply up to 3 minutes worth of footage from the charity round to your potential long-form entry. So for those of you who wanted to get shooting right away, this will be a great opportunity to fire up your batteries and get out there.

Also, remember: your sign-up number on this thread is your upload number - we will stick to that convention, if you plan to upload to our website.

Chris Barcellos · December 9th, 2008, 12:12 PM

I'm in....

Kris Holodak · December 9th, 2008, 01:42 PM

So we chose one forum to sign up in but it doesn't really matter which one we pick, right? Same theme and all, so it won't matter that I've signed up here if my film ends up being a bit on the outdoorsy side?

Sorry, I'm just over thinking it. Sign me up!!

Smile,
Kris

Lorinda Norton · December 9th, 2008, 01:58 PM

That's right, Kris. Same theme that you may interpret any way you like. :)

Sorry that the explanation wasn't the greatest, folks. Feel free to ask as many questions as you want. We'll work it out as we go and hopefully have a great time in the process!

Kevin Railsback · December 9th, 2008, 02:25 PM

Hi DVC People!

I usually don't find myself over in these parts but just wanted to say "Hey" and I'll see if I can't get something put together over on the UWOL side.

I have no problems being out in the open filming a grizzly bear but have an actor say "how do you want to block this?" and I get chills all down my spine. :)

Kevin Railsback · December 9th, 2008, 02:26 PM

Well, if I can get out of my driveway, I'll see if I can't put something together for this one.

Probably just another pretty picture film but hey, I like that stuff. :)

Course, it's not looking too pretty around these parts right now.

Jeremy Doyle · December 9th, 2008, 02:48 PM

I'm sure I'll scrap something together. Hopefully it'll have some quality.

Jay Silver · December 9th, 2008, 03:41 PM

Blocking I can handle, it's how to get the grizzly to deliver a line that has me worried!

This should be a really interesting round. I'm sure that having the two camps in the same race will definitely push us all to go farther and higher than ever before but I don't envy the judges having to compare apples and oranges (not to mention the inevitable mutant cross-breed apporangles) and make a final decision. Good luck just getting all the ballots straight!

I admit I was a little hesitant at first - and even more so after viewing a few past UWOL entries - but there's no way I'm going to miss this one. For better or worse I'm in and I'll see you all at the red carpet/finish line!

-j

Trond Saetre · December 9th, 2008, 03:54 PM

Count me in!

This sounds like a really cool challenge.
Been sick for 6 weeks now (and counting...), but can't miss a chance to make a combined uwol/dv film.

Alex Chamberlain · December 9th, 2008, 04:03 PM

I'm in. Yes.

Josh Chesarek · December 9th, 2008, 04:10 PM

I will try again :)

Jeff Hendricks · December 9th, 2008, 04:43 PM

Looking forward to it...I'm in

Jeff

Dick Mays · December 9th, 2008, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin Railsback

I have no problems being out in the open filming a grizzly bear but have an actor say "how do you want to block this?" and I get chills all down my spine. :)

The secret to working with actors, is making sure they get a chill down their spine, when you talk to them. Not sure if this works with grizzley bears...

Have all my days booked with either my kids, family or a prior film commitment (as an actor!) But maybe I can shoot something with my kids again. Either way, I will send a donation.

Mugurel Dragusin · December 9th, 2008, 09:41 PM

I am in, of course :)

Damn, *WHERE* is my hat???

December 9th, 2008, 12:02 PM	#1
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	The DVC/UWOL CHARITY CHALLENGE You read it right, folks: The DV Challenge and The Under Water Over Land Challenge are teaming up for a holidays shootout! It’s not really a competition between the two. It is a way for people in both contests to participate in one common-theme challenge while gathering as large a donation as we can for one worthy charity. That means we will vote on films from both forums’ submissions for ONE winner. The winner gets to choose which charity receives the donation. Those who submit a film as well as those who donate will judge the films. Guidelines for judging will be discussed later in the contest. Dylan Couper will post donation info (how you can donate) on a separate thread in each forum. He’ll also keep the totals updated as the donations pour in. Remember, you don’t have to sign up for the challenge to donate, nor do you have to donate to sign up. If you can do both, that’s great! Sign up begins right now and will remain open throughout the contest. The theme (hang onto your hats) will be announced this THURSDAY, DEC. 11. Films must be submitted by midnight, THURSDAY, JAN. 1, 2009. You have until next year to finish this one! ;) Maximum film length is five minutes, with an extra 15-20 seconds or so allowed for credits. All other rules from the forum where you sign up apply to your film. (Choose one forum, you smart guys who are used to signing up for both!) Time to get this show on the road. Sign up here! __________________ Lorinda

December 9th, 2008, 12:02 PM	#2
Meryem Ersoz Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,015	The DVC/UWOL CHARITY CHALLENGE The DVC/UWOL CHARITY CHALLENGE Ok, so I lied! I cancelled December, but now we’re back in the game! Only this time, with a twist… You read it right, folks: The DV Challenge and The Under Water Over Land Challenge are teaming up for a holidays shootout! It’s not really a competition between the two. It is a way for people in both contests to participate in one common-theme challenge while gathering as large a donation as we can for one worthy charity. That means we will vote on films from both forums’ submissions for ONE winner. The winner gets to choose which charity receives the donation. Those who submit a film as well as those who donate will judge the films. Guidelines for judging will be discussed later in the contest. Dylan Couper will post donation info (how you can donate) on a separate thread in each forum. He’ll also keep the totals updated as the donations pour in. Remember, you don’t have to sign up for the challenge to donate, nor do you have to donate to sign up. If you can do both, that’s great! Sign up begins right now and will remain open throughout the contest. The theme (hang onto your hats) will be announced this THURSDAY, DEC. 11 Films must be submitted by midnight, THURSDAY, JAN. 1, 2009. You have until next year to finish this one! ;) Maximum film length is five minutes, with an extra 15-20 seconds or so allowed for credits. All other rules from the forum where you sign up apply to your film. (Choose one forum, you smart guys who are used to signing up for both!) Time to get this show on the road. Sign up here! A UWOL note: before you ask, yes you can apply up to 3 minutes worth of footage from the charity round to your potential long-form entry. So for those of you who wanted to get shooting right away, this will be a great opportunity to fire up your batteries and get out there. Also, remember: your sign-up number on this thread is your upload number - we will stick to that convention, if you plan to upload to our website.

December 9th, 2008, 12:12 PM	#3
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	I'm in.... __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

December 9th, 2008, 01:58 PM	#5
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	That's right, Kris. Same theme that you may interpret any way you like. :) Sorry that the explanation wasn't the greatest, folks. Feel free to ask as many questions as you want. We'll work it out as we go and hopefully have a great time in the process! __________________ Lorinda

December 9th, 2008, 02:25 PM	#6
Kevin Railsback Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 1,544	Hi DVC People! I usually don't find myself over in these parts but just wanted to say "Hey" and I'll see if I can't get something put together over on the UWOL side. I have no problems being out in the open filming a grizzly bear but have an actor say "how do you want to block this?" and I get chills all down my spine. :) __________________ --==Kevin==-- http:naturephotostudios.com.com

December 9th, 2008, 01:42 PM	#4
Kris Holodak Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 302	So we chose one forum to sign up in but it doesn't really matter which one we pick, right? Same theme and all, so it won't matter that I've signed up here if my film ends up being a bit on the outdoorsy side? Sorry, I'm just over thinking it. Sign me up!! Smile, Kris

December 9th, 2008, 02:26 PM	#7
Kevin Railsback Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 1,544	Well, if I can get out of my driveway, I'll see if I can't put something together for this one. Probably just another pretty picture film but hey, I like that stuff. :) Course, it's not looking too pretty around these parts right now. __________________ --==Kevin==-- http:naturephotostudios.com.com

December 9th, 2008, 02:48 PM	#8
Jeremy Doyle Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brainerd, MN Posts: 287	I'm sure I'll scrap something together. Hopefully it'll have some quality.

December 9th, 2008, 03:41 PM	#9
Jay Silver Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 112	Blocking I can handle, it's how to get the grizzly to deliver a line that has me worried! This should be a really interesting round. I'm sure that having the two camps in the same race will definitely push us all to go farther and higher than ever before but I don't envy the judges having to compare apples and oranges (not to mention the inevitable mutant cross-breed apporangles) and make a final decision. Good luck just getting all the ballots straight! I admit I was a little hesitant at first - and even more so after viewing a few past UWOL entries - but there's no way I'm going to miss this one. For better or worse I'm in and I'll see you all at the red carpet/finish line! -j

December 9th, 2008, 03:54 PM	#10
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	Count me in! This sounds like a really cool challenge. Been sick for 6 weeks now (and counting...), but can't miss a chance to make a combined uwol/dv film.

December 9th, 2008, 04:03 PM	#11
Alex Chamberlain Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hurricane, UT Posts: 186	I'm in. Yes. __________________ Get rid of the "Aspiring" in "Aspiring Filmmaker." Shoot it; you're a filmmaker. After that you're just negotiating your budget. (James Cameron paraphrased)

December 9th, 2008, 04:10 PM	#12
Josh Chesarek Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 978	I will try again :) __________________ Simple Thought Productions - Life @ 30,000 Words per second

December 9th, 2008, 04:43 PM	#13
Jeff Hendricks Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The Carson Valley, Nevada Posts: 248	Looking forward to it...I'm in Jeff __________________ www.tahoestarr.com

December 9th, 2008, 09:41 PM	#15
Mugurel Dragusin Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Philippines Posts: 253	I am in, of course :) Damn, WHERE is my hat??? __________________ Lost signature, if you find it, please return it to me, thank you.