Helping Hands from 2005

Mattt Potter · May 9th, 2005, 02:43 PM

My name is Mattt Potter. Kevin Smith and I have started a Short Film
Contest over at http://www.moviesaskew.com

Our goal is to put out a really smoking "Shorts DVD" here at the end of the year, and we believe that if we could get the word out more by using forums like here at DViCommnunity, it would get a lot more filmmakers jazzed about our site and get some really good films in.

The winners get on our Movies Askew DVD that we are putting out at the end of the year and also a sweet package of goodies from Panasonic. Also the grand prize winner, wins a Job on Kevin's next film!

If anyone here has any questions I'd be happy to answer them. I guess MY big question is have you heard of the site? And do you have any short films you would like to submit to it?

We are actually starting a new section this upcoming round called "FAN FILMS" which is pretty much a place for filmmakers to submit ANYTHING they want. Shorts with any music or footage in them. These shorts will not be on the DVD. But! They still can win the Panasonic Pacakge and every month Kevin himself will pick the winner in this section. Each month that winner also gets a Camera from Panasonic! Which is pretty cool.

Anyway, I'll be hanging here in the forum all day today if anyone has any questions.

Thank you so much for reading this and I really hope you check out Movies Askew!

Thanks Again!

Mattt Potter

Barry Gribble · May 9th, 2005, 07:18 PM

Mattt,

Thanks for posting. I have been aware of your site for a while, and I'm hoping to submit a short I am producing now. It is a great opportunity, so thanks for putting it all together.

I have to say that the site itself has always been a bit confusing to me... I've gone hoping to see the list of winners from previous months, all the submitters from this month, etc., and have not found that information. You have the "Shorts Archive" but I actually have no idea what that is, what time it spans, etc. And not seeing information such as "This are this months selected shorts," I am much less likely to return next month and expect something different. The process itself is also still vague to me... everyone submits, the staff selects 5 (now 6) films and the users vote on them?

Without that kind of information easily accessible I know that I was initially much less likely to submit (in fact, until you posted I had kinda written it off).

I hope I don't sound harsh, I just feel that you guys have a great content and potential, but that you are probably not reaching the numbers of people you could.

Anyway, thanks again for running it and posting here. I will submit.

Christopher C. Murphy · May 10th, 2005, 07:05 AM

Hey, this looks pretty cool!

Also, if you get a chance can you tell Kevin that his DVD of him touring college campus' is the funniest damn thing I've EVER seen or heard in my life!! He's funnier than any comedian I've ever heard...I'm totally serious!

Thanks!

Barry Gribble · May 10th, 2005, 10:26 AM

Yes, ditto on the Kevin DVD. I rolled. I had to watch the Prince story three times.

Christopher C. Murphy · May 10th, 2005, 10:43 AM

Barry, that's my favorite story!! lol

Aanarav Sareen · May 10th, 2005, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimmy McKenzie

but me thinks we'll see your name on the credit roll running a close second to the cast in the near future.

Thank you. Working towards that day my self :D

Charles Papert · May 10th, 2005, 01:51 PM

It's Instant Films time again! Our third anniversary and 18th festival. I'm directing once again, and once again scrapping around for crew! Looking for helping hands of all stripes for this Saturday the 14th, particular if you have sound experience (no mixer--recording straight to camera with a 416 and boompole) and grip/electric, or just interested PA's.

We'll be shooting on the Los Angeles Center Studios lot this time around. As always, there's the bonus of coming the next night (Sunday the 15th) to see the finished results on the big screen with 400 souls in attendance (and there's a party with food and drink afterwards too).

Those who have done it in the past have found it a good experience. If interested, you can email me directly at charles@instantfilms.tv.

Thanks!

Nick Hiltgen · May 10th, 2005, 05:03 PM

I just want to let everyone know how much fun the instant films shoots are it's a total blast and seeing the things that come out of this in such a short period of time will blow your mind. I would totally help out this week if I wasn't 2300 miles away in Atlanta.

Charles Papert · May 10th, 2005, 05:09 PM

Thanks Nick!

BTW, "Cry for Help" is finally done...a short version played at Sundance, but the complete version was just buttoned up this week. The "rapture" effects (people disappearing) look great. Have fun in Atlanta!

Robert Knecht Schmidt · May 10th, 2005, 09:21 PM

I'm going to be in town 19th-29th. Anything I can come/do/see on those days?

Charles Papert · May 10th, 2005, 10:19 PM

Not Instant Film-wise, I'll be just about recovered from lack of sleep by then!

If I have any other shoots going in that period, RKS, I'll let you know. What are you in town for?

Robert Knecht Schmidt · May 10th, 2005, 11:03 PM

Not business this time. Pleasure.

Drew Meinecke · May 13th, 2005, 06:21 PM

I'm looking for D.P.'s and editors for a movie that will be filmed in 2006.

Gary Siu · May 13th, 2005, 11:12 PM

Hi. Not sure where this should be directed too? Dylan???
I need someone qualified to fabricate me a voltage regulator (to fit behind an Anton Bauer battery plate) to knock down 14 volts to 12.......... (The battery voltage can be as high as 18 volts coming off the charger, but the camera is only rated at 12 volts +2/-0.5) Any know anybody or themselves that can offer sugesstions or I will pay someone tho do it. Thanks.

Dan Diaconu · May 13th, 2005, 11:17 PM

I can make it tonight, so you can pick it up in the morning.
Better yet, call me 604-780-1818. (you may need an enclosure of some sort to mount it in/on)

May 9th, 2005, 02:43 PM	#346
Mattt Potter Tourist Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1	Movies Askew - Submit your shorts! My name is Mattt Potter. Kevin Smith and I have started a Short Film Contest over at http://www.moviesaskew.com Our goal is to put out a really smoking "Shorts DVD" here at the end of the year, and we believe that if we could get the word out more by using forums like here at DViCommnunity, it would get a lot more filmmakers jazzed about our site and get some really good films in. The winners get on our Movies Askew DVD that we are putting out at the end of the year and also a sweet package of goodies from Panasonic. Also the grand prize winner, wins a Job on Kevin's next film! If anyone here has any questions I'd be happy to answer them. I guess MY big question is have you heard of the site? And do you have any short films you would like to submit to it? We are actually starting a new section this upcoming round called "FAN FILMS" which is pretty much a place for filmmakers to submit ANYTHING they want. Shorts with any music or footage in them. These shorts will not be on the DVD. But! They still can win the Panasonic Pacakge and every month Kevin himself will pick the winner in this section. Each month that winner also gets a Camera from Panasonic! Which is pretty cool. Anyway, I'll be hanging here in the forum all day today if anyone has any questions. Thank you so much for reading this and I really hope you check out Movies Askew! Thanks Again! Mattt Potter

May 9th, 2005, 07:18 PM	#347
Barry Gribble Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 817	Mattt, Thanks for posting. I have been aware of your site for a while, and I'm hoping to submit a short I am producing now. It is a great opportunity, so thanks for putting it all together. I have to say that the site itself has always been a bit confusing to me... I've gone hoping to see the list of winners from previous months, all the submitters from this month, etc., and have not found that information. You have the "Shorts Archive" but I actually have no idea what that is, what time it spans, etc. And not seeing information such as "This are this months selected shorts," I am much less likely to return next month and expect something different. The process itself is also still vague to me... everyone submits, the staff selects 5 (now 6) films and the users vote on them? Without that kind of information easily accessible I know that I was initially much less likely to submit (in fact, until you posted I had kinda written it off). I hope I don't sound harsh, I just feel that you guys have a great content and potential, but that you are probably not reaching the numbers of people you could. Anyway, thanks again for running it and posting here. I will submit. __________________ Barry Gribble Integral Arts, IMDB

May 10th, 2005, 07:05 AM	#348
Christopher C. Murphy Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,707	Hey, this looks pretty cool! Also, if you get a chance can you tell Kevin that his DVD of him touring college campus' is the funniest damn thing I've EVER seen or heard in my life!! He's funnier than any comedian I've ever heard...I'm totally serious! Thanks! __________________ Christopher C. Murphy Director, Producer, Writer

May 10th, 2005, 10:26 AM	#349
Barry Gribble Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 817	Yes, ditto on the Kevin DVD. I rolled. I had to watch the Prince story three times. __________________ Barry Gribble Integral Arts, IMDB

May 10th, 2005, 10:43 AM	#350
Christopher C. Murphy Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,707	Barry, that's my favorite story!! lol __________________ Christopher C. Murphy Director, Producer, Writer

May 10th, 2005, 01:51 PM	#352
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Instant Films shoot--need help in LA this weekend It's Instant Films time again! Our third anniversary and 18th festival. I'm directing once again, and once again scrapping around for crew! Looking for helping hands of all stripes for this Saturday the 14th, particular if you have sound experience (no mixer--recording straight to camera with a 416 and boompole) and grip/electric, or just interested PA's. We'll be shooting on the Los Angeles Center Studios lot this time around. As always, there's the bonus of coming the next night (Sunday the 15th) to see the finished results on the big screen with 400 souls in attendance (and there's a party with food and drink afterwards too). Those who have done it in the past have found it a good experience. If interested, you can email me directly at charles@instantfilms.tv. Thanks! __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

May 10th, 2005, 05:03 PM	#353
Nick Hiltgen Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,427	I just want to let everyone know how much fun the instant films shoots are it's a total blast and seeing the things that come out of this in such a short period of time will blow your mind. I would totally help out this week if I wasn't 2300 miles away in Atlanta.

May 10th, 2005, 05:09 PM	#354
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Thanks Nick! BTW, "Cry for Help" is finally done...a short version played at Sundance, but the complete version was just buttoned up this week. The "rapture" effects (people disappearing) look great. Have fun in Atlanta! __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

May 10th, 2005, 09:21 PM	#355
Robert Knecht Schmidt Wrangler Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,933	I'm going to be in town 19th-29th. Anything I can come/do/see on those days? __________________ All the best, Robert K S Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| The best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

May 10th, 2005, 10:19 PM	#356
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Not Instant Film-wise, I'll be just about recovered from lack of sleep by then! If I have any other shoots going in that period, RKS, I'll let you know. What are you in town for? __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

May 10th, 2005, 11:03 PM	#357
Robert Knecht Schmidt Wrangler Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,933	Not business this time. Pleasure. __________________ All the best, Robert K S Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| The best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

May 13th, 2005, 06:21 PM	#358
Drew Meinecke Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Posts: 53	Any D.P.'s/Editors in North Iowa? I'm looking for D.P.'s and editors for a movie that will be filmed in 2006.

May 13th, 2005, 11:12 PM	#359
Gary Siu Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, BC Posts: 90	Help! Need a skilled technician, Vancouver BC Hi. Not sure where this should be directed too? Dylan??? I need someone qualified to fabricate me a voltage regulator (to fit behind an Anton Bauer battery plate) to knock down 14 volts to 12.......... (The battery voltage can be as high as 18 volts coming off the charger, but the camera is only rated at 12 volts +2/-0.5) Any know anybody or themselves that can offer sugesstions or I will pay someone tho do it. Thanks.

May 13th, 2005, 11:17 PM	#360
Dan Diaconu Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 804	I can make it tonight, so you can pick it up in the morning. Better yet, call me 604-780-1818. (you may need an enclosure of some sort to mount it in/on)