UWOL Long form 2009 -the winner(s)!! at DVinfo.net

Rob Evans · April 19th, 2010, 12:30 PM

Hi All,
It seems like a long time since we all started out on this wonderful journey.And wanting to bring it to a satisfactory conclusion, (and put Meryem out of her misery/frustration in getting it judged) Marj, Steve and I have decided to accept the accolade of joint winners. Personally, I am honoured to have my film sat among such great pieces of work.

But really, everyone who has completed a round in this challenge is a winner - it has taken a lot of commitment, energy and planning to make it work. I know we have ALL come out if it as better film-makers because of it!!

So please raise a glass, doff your cap, and give a round of applause to:

Marj , Steve and me ( ok that does sound wrong!) ;-)

Cheers!

Rob

Mike Sims · April 19th, 2010, 03:04 PM

Well played, Rob, Marj and Steve! Congratulations to the winners and, once again, to all the finishers. It was truly a privilege to learn so much from each of you- as well as from all the players. Best wishes for the future lives of everyone’s videos. As for me, next time a UWOL Long Form Challenge comes along I think I shan’t hesitate to jump right in. I trust most of us feel the same. Good show(s)!

Steve Siegel · April 19th, 2010, 09:05 PM

Yes, joint winners seemed like a really good idea. I'm thrilled to be part of this international troika.

Meryem Ersoz · April 19th, 2010, 09:40 PM

Sounds perfect to me...my second judge bailed right before I left for my Grand Canyon trip...

Let's call it a perfect tie and move forward, there is nothing that I'd like more.

Marj Atkins · April 20th, 2010, 02:50 AM

Yes - all in agreement. Thanks for your efforts on our behalf behind the scenes Meryem.

Here’s to a great community of nature and wildlife filmmakers and to UWOL that offers us all the wonderful opportunity to learn from one another and practise our craft hands-on. Roll on UWOL 16! :)

Dale Guthormsen · April 21st, 2010, 10:14 AM

This is really great!!!

They were all spectacular and set a high standard for all to follow. Being they were all so different I can see where calling it a tie actually makes good sense. I loved them all and will go back and watch all three again today!!

Dale Guthormsen

Trond Saetre · April 22nd, 2010, 10:32 PM

Marj, Steve and Rob, you all did very well and produced excellent films.
Congratulations to you, and to everyone who completed the longform!

April 19th, 2010, 12:30 PM	#1
Rob Evans Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 390	UWOL Long form 2009 -the winner(s)!! Hi All, It seems like a long time since we all started out on this wonderful journey.And wanting to bring it to a satisfactory conclusion, (and put Meryem out of her misery/frustration in getting it judged) Marj, Steve and I have decided to accept the accolade of joint winners. Personally, I am honoured to have my film sat among such great pieces of work. But really, everyone who has completed a round in this challenge is a winner - it has taken a lot of commitment, energy and planning to make it work. I know we have ALL come out if it as better film-makers because of it!! So please raise a glass, doff your cap, and give a round of applause to: Marj , Steve and me ( ok that does sound wrong!) ;-) Cheers! Rob

April 21st, 2010, 10:14 AM	#6
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	This is really great!!! They were all spectacular and set a high standard for all to follow. Being they were all so different I can see where calling it a tie actually makes good sense. I loved them all and will go back and watch all three again today!! Dale Guthormsen __________________ DATS ALL FOLKS Dale W. Guthormsen

April 19th, 2010, 03:04 PM	#2
Mike Sims Major Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 880	Well played, Rob, Marj and Steve! Congratulations to the winners and, once again, to all the finishers. It was truly a privilege to learn so much from each of you- as well as from all the players. Best wishes for the future lives of everyone’s videos. As for me, next time a UWOL Long Form Challenge comes along I think I shan’t hesitate to jump right in. I trust most of us feel the same. Good show(s)!

April 19th, 2010, 09:05 PM	#3
Steve Siegel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Posts: 839	Yes, joint winners seemed like a really good idea. I'm thrilled to be part of this international troika.

April 19th, 2010, 09:40 PM	#4
Meryem Ersoz Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,015	Sounds perfect to me...my second judge bailed right before I left for my Grand Canyon trip... Let's call it a perfect tie and move forward, there is nothing that I'd like more.

April 20th, 2010, 02:50 AM	#5
Marj Atkins Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Johannesburg South Africa Posts: 768	Yes - all in agreement. Thanks for your efforts on our behalf behind the scenes Meryem. Here’s to a great community of nature and wildlife filmmakers and to UWOL that offers us all the wonderful opportunity to learn from one another and practise our craft hands-on. Roll on UWOL 16! :)

April 22nd, 2010, 10:32 PM	#7
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	Marj, Steve and Rob, you all did very well and produced excellent films. Congratulations to you, and to everyone who completed the longform!