Instant Films screening in LA on Sun. at DVinfo.net

Charles Papert · May 16th, 2002, 04:17 PM

An exciting event this weekend:

Instant Films LLC presents the latest cycle of the 48-hour filmmaking project. 8 writers are given randomly selected words on Friday night; on Saturday morning they turn in their 5-8 page scripts; 8 directors are given randomly selected scripts and actors and have 36 hours to complete their films!

Come see the results at the screening this Sunday the 19th in Hollywood--for more information, see instantfilms.com.

--Charles Papert, SOC
Co-producer and one of 8 directors, Instant Films

(currently clearing out the hard drives and charging the XL1 batteries in anticipation of the adrenaline-fueled weekend!)

Bill Markel · May 16th, 2002, 07:51 PM

Charles,

This sounds like an awesome opportunity. I wish I could get out there this weekend.

Good Luck,

Bill

Charles Papert · June 24th, 2002, 12:03 PM

Hi folks.

The next installment of Instant Films gets underway the weekend of June 28-30 (see first post for details on the event). The screening will be on June 30th, here is the info:

Sunset Stages
6063 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood
$12 Admission
Reception to Follow

See instantfilms.com for directions etc.

The last show was a big success, we had nearly 200 souls in attendance and we had a lot of enthusiastic feedback. If you are in the Los Angeles area, please try to come to the screening, I think you'll enjoy it!

Charles Papert · July 24th, 2002, 01:31 AM

Hi,

The latest 7 short films from Instant Films 002 (as detailed above) are finally up on the website: www.instantfilms.com or instantfilms.tv.

Currently they are Windows Media Player only. My partners report they look great on a PC. Personally, PC's give me hives--there's some way to download the movie files to the Mac, but I haven't learned how to do it yet (embarassing, for sure). We are working on getting Real versions up as soon as possible.

Hope you enjoy them!

Stuart Kupinsky · July 28th, 2002, 07:41 AM

Charles, the idea and latest batch of movies are just great. (I liked your submission in particular.)

Are there any plans for these events outside LA? Are you franchising? Are there similar competitions elsewhere?

Also, it occurred to me that an interesting variation would be to give each writer the same theme or bits of plot, leading to scripts and then directed shorts that explore the same theme but highlighting the different talents of each group of writers/directors/actors.

Great fun Charles. I may have to coordinate a business trip to go to one of the screenings.

Charles Papert · July 28th, 2002, 12:39 PM

We are hoping to create satellite version of this in different cities down the road, still working out the kinks locally. I know that there is a 48 hour filmmaking project in DC that has been around for a couple of years; the rules are different and I think it happens once a year. The unique aspect to our version is the randomly distributed scripts and actors.

Thanks for watching!

Paul Sedillo · July 28th, 2002, 02:26 PM

Charles,

When you are ready to include other cities, please consider Houston. You should have my email, if not I will resend it to you. We would very much like to participate with your program.

BTW - My stuff also arrived as promised. Very happy with the purchase!

Charles Papert · August 20th, 2002, 07:59 AM

It's Instant Films time again...

This Sunday the 25th is the screening of 8 short films that didn't exist in any way just two days earlier!

Here's the info:

LA Film School Theater
6363 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028

(we are not affiliated with the school, we just rented their beautiful theater)

$10 donation
Reception to Follow
Reservations: 310-200-5871

www.instantfilms.com

Charles Papert · August 28th, 2002, 12:05 AM

The 8 films from last weekend's Instant Films #003 festival are up on the website at www.instantfilms.com.

I highly recommend "Dirty Diamonds", it swept the awards for this particular festival.

Another great show!

Jeff Donald · August 28th, 2002, 06:45 AM

Thanks for the update, Charles. Such fine efforts from everyone involved, very insperational. I would be happy to make a donation to help future Instant film Festivals. Maybe a PayPal account with a link would help. I would contribute and maybe others would. I have only one critisism and it could just be me and my Mac. The movie quality in Media Player is not very good and some scenes are very compressed and showing extreme artifacts. But, it could just be the Mac and they look great on a PC. Thanks again

Jeff

Ken Tanaka · August 28th, 2002, 10:01 AM

Charles,
"Dirty Diamonds" is, indeed, outstanding! This is some really remarkable work, especially in the context of the festival's production constraints.

Really, Bravo!

Charles Papert · August 28th, 2002, 12:23 PM

Cripes, Jeff, that's extremely generous (and thanks for the kudos Ken). I will pass on the suggestion to my co-producers.

We are working on the web delivery. Yes, the WMP quality on Mac is pretty abysmal. We are trying to get sponsorship for Quicktime or Real delivery. Hopefully it will come soon.

Ken Tanaka · August 28th, 2002, 12:30 PM

Just got a chance to watch 'Dougie Dangerous", too. Am still laughing as I type this. Clever. It's actually a clinic for shooting and editing dialog.

You can count me in for support, too, Charles. This is obviously a worthy effort. Jot me an email when you're getting ready for 004.

Charles Papert · September 23rd, 2002, 11:54 PM

Hi gang:

We are on the verge of scheduling our Halloween-themed Instant Films, but in the meantime I wanted to announce that we now have a donation area available on the web site as some of you expressed interest in that possibility. Go to www.instantfilms.com, click on "About us" and then the "Donations" tab. We have an account set up with PayPal. My deepest appreciation for your interest in our venture!

May 16th, 2002, 04:17 PM	#1
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Instant Films screening in LA on Sun. An exciting event this weekend: Instant Films LLC presents the latest cycle of the 48-hour filmmaking project. 8 writers are given randomly selected words on Friday night; on Saturday morning they turn in their 5-8 page scripts; 8 directors are given randomly selected scripts and actors and have 36 hours to complete their films! Come see the results at the screening this Sunday the 19th in Hollywood--for more information, see instantfilms.com. --Charles Papert, SOC Co-producer and one of 8 directors, Instant Films (currently clearing out the hard drives and charging the XL1 batteries in anticipation of the adrenaline-fueled weekend!) __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

June 24th, 2002, 12:03 PM	#3
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Hi folks. The next installment of Instant Films gets underway the weekend of June 28-30 (see first post for details on the event). The screening will be on June 30th, here is the info: Sunset Stages 6063 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood $12 Admission Reception to Follow See instantfilms.com for directions etc. The last show was a big success, we had nearly 200 souls in attendance and we had a lot of enthusiastic feedback. If you are in the Los Angeles area, please try to come to the screening, I think you'll enjoy it! __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

July 24th, 2002, 01:31 AM	#4
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Hi, The latest 7 short films from Instant Films 002 (as detailed above) are finally up on the website: www.instantfilms.com or instantfilms.tv. Currently they are Windows Media Player only. My partners report they look great on a PC. Personally, PC's give me hives--there's some way to download the movie files to the Mac, but I haven't learned how to do it yet (embarassing, for sure). We are working on getting Real versions up as soon as possible. Hope you enjoy them! __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

July 28th, 2002, 07:41 AM	#5
Stuart Kupinsky Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 82	Charles, the idea and latest batch of movies are just great. (I liked your submission in particular.) Are there any plans for these events outside LA? Are you franchising? Are there similar competitions elsewhere? Also, it occurred to me that an interesting variation would be to give each writer the same theme or bits of plot, leading to scripts and then directed shorts that explore the same theme but highlighting the different talents of each group of writers/directors/actors. Great fun Charles. I may have to coordinate a business trip to go to one of the screenings. __________________ DVX100A/AT4071a/Vegas/After Effects Dual 2GHz Xeon PC

July 28th, 2002, 12:39 PM	#6
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	We are hoping to create satellite version of this in different cities down the road, still working out the kinks locally. I know that there is a 48 hour filmmaking project in DC that has been around for a couple of years; the rules are different and I think it happens once a year. The unique aspect to our version is the randomly distributed scripts and actors. Thanks for watching! __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

May 16th, 2002, 07:51 PM	#2
Bill Markel Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sicklerville, NJ Posts: 59	Charles, This sounds like an awesome opportunity. I wish I could get out there this weekend. Good Luck, Bill

July 28th, 2002, 02:26 PM	#7
Paul Sedillo Major Player Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 607	Charles, When you are ready to include other cities, please consider Houston. You should have my email, if not I will resend it to you. We would very much like to participate with your program. BTW - My stuff also arrived as promised. Very happy with the purchase! __________________ Paul Sedillo Image::Studio http://www.image-studio.com Houston, Texas

August 20th, 2002, 07:59 AM	#8
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	It's Instant Films time again... This Sunday the 25th is the screening of 8 short films that didn't exist in any way just two days earlier! Here's the info: LA Film School Theater 6363 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 (we are not affiliated with the school, we just rented their beautiful theater) $10 donation Reception to Follow Reservations: 310-200-5871 www.instantfilms.com __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

August 28th, 2002, 12:05 AM	#9
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	The 8 films from last weekend's Instant Films #003 festival are up on the website at www.instantfilms.com. I highly recommend "Dirty Diamonds", it swept the awards for this particular festival. Another great show! __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

August 28th, 2002, 06:45 AM	#10
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Thanks for the update, Charles. Such fine efforts from everyone involved, very insperational. I would be happy to make a donation to help future Instant film Festivals. Maybe a PayPal account with a link would help. I would contribute and maybe others would. I have only one critisism and it could just be me and my Mac. The movie quality in Media Player is not very good and some scenes are very compressed and showing extreme artifacts. But, it could just be the Mac and they look great on a PC. Thanks again Jeff

August 28th, 2002, 10:01 AM	#11
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Charles, "Dirty Diamonds" is, indeed, outstanding! This is some really remarkable work, especially in the context of the festival's production constraints. Really, Bravo! __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

August 28th, 2002, 12:23 PM	#12
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Cripes, Jeff, that's extremely generous (and thanks for the kudos Ken). I will pass on the suggestion to my co-producers. We are working on the web delivery. Yes, the WMP quality on Mac is pretty abysmal. We are trying to get sponsorship for Quicktime or Real delivery. Hopefully it will come soon. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

August 28th, 2002, 12:30 PM	#13
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Just got a chance to watch 'Dougie Dangerous", too. Am still laughing as I type this. Clever. It's actually a clinic for shooting and editing dialog. You can count me in for support, too, Charles. This is obviously a worthy effort. Jot me an email when you're getting ready for 004. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

September 23rd, 2002, 11:54 PM	#14
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Hi gang: We are on the verge of scheduling our Halloween-themed Instant Films, but in the meantime I wanted to announce that we now have a donation area available on the web site as some of you expressed interest in that possibility. Go to www.instantfilms.com, click on "About us" and then the "Donations" tab. We have an account set up with PayPal. My deepest appreciation for your interest in our venture! __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com