2008 Apple Insomnia Film Fest at DVinfo.net

Nate Haustein · November 10th, 2008, 08:03 PM

Just thought I'd start a thread on our favorite forum for all those who plan on taking part in the 2008 Apple Insomnia Film Festival, so we can discuss whatever seems relevant at the time.

Apple - Education - Insomnia Film Festival

For some reason, I can't login to the apple site right now. Anyone else know what's going on?

Edward Carlson · November 10th, 2008, 09:25 PM

Hmm, me too. I'm getting redirected to Apple's main page. I am signed up for the Insomnia festival. T-minus 5 days and counting.

Jeff Kolada · November 12th, 2008, 02:22 PM

Are people still having trouble registering? I managed to log in, but i can't admit any of my teammates, and they can't register.

Nate Haustein · November 12th, 2008, 09:18 PM

This was posted around 8pm tonight on the Insomnia home page:

Dear Insomnia participants,

Due to technical difficulties outside our control, the Insomnia Gallery is still not available for registration. We realize the time sensitive nature of the situation and are making every effort to correct the problem.

It is our goal to have the Insomnia Gallery back up as soon as possible and allow teams to continue to register. We will be extending the registration deadline for as long as possible prior to the start of the festival day, which is still scheduled for Saturday, November 15th.

We will post an update before Thursday, November 13th at 11:00am Pacific Standard Time, with the status of the Insomnia Gallery and any changes to the festival schedule that need to be made.

We are working around the clock to ensure that the festival is available to everyone who would like to participate and we sincerely thank you for your patience and understanding.

Thank you,
Apple Insomnia Team

Nate Haustein · November 14th, 2008, 04:01 PM

Cancelled.

Shoot. I was all ready to go too.

Roger Shealy · November 14th, 2008, 04:21 PM

My son and his troupe were all primed and ready to go (I was going to support). I guess the good news is that my camera will likely benefit from missing this "experience".

Michael Wisniewski · November 15th, 2008, 11:48 AM

If you're still geared up to go, the Film Racing Grand Prix 2008 is scheduled for Nov 20-24. Sign up deadline is Nov 18. Perfect time to shoot those all those turkeys. That's the birds, not the movies.

Jack Tran · November 15th, 2008, 01:09 PM

Hopefully Apple (or someone from there reads this forum), because their servers are horrible!
The person that is probably running it isnt getting the necessary resources to do it. Apple/Mac themselves have the technology and money to do it, but the department that is running the contest isnt get anything...

They seriously need to put an entry fee, even if its a dollar...

Thanks Michael for the heads up on the film racing contest. Good prizes too!

Kevin Sawicki · November 16th, 2008, 01:45 PM

I was really disappointed when they canceled it.
I had a team of 5 people, and an amazing plot.
I can't wait until they release another date.

I hope they put a entry fee down, so we don't get a bunch of people doing a "eh, i'll just sign up, and if i don't do it, oh well."

November 10th, 2008, 08:03 PM	#1
Nate Haustein Trustee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,313	2008 Apple Insomnia Film Fest Just thought I'd start a thread on our favorite forum for all those who plan on taking part in the 2008 Apple Insomnia Film Festival, so we can discuss whatever seems relevant at the time. Apple - Education - Insomnia Film Festival For some reason, I can't login to the apple site right now. Anyone else know what's going on? __________________ Nate Haustein PXW-FX9 / FCPX www.flightcreativemedia.com

November 12th, 2008, 02:22 PM	#3
Jeff Kolada Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 78	Are people still having trouble registering? I managed to log in, but i can't admit any of my teammates, and they can't register. __________________ Jeff Kolada http://www.jeffkolada.com

November 12th, 2008, 09:18 PM	#4
Nate Haustein Trustee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,313	This was posted around 8pm tonight on the Insomnia home page: Dear Insomnia participants, Due to technical difficulties outside our control, the Insomnia Gallery is still not available for registration. We realize the time sensitive nature of the situation and are making every effort to correct the problem. It is our goal to have the Insomnia Gallery back up as soon as possible and allow teams to continue to register. We will be extending the registration deadline for as long as possible prior to the start of the festival day, which is still scheduled for Saturday, November 15th. We will post an update before Thursday, November 13th at 11:00am Pacific Standard Time, with the status of the Insomnia Gallery and any changes to the festival schedule that need to be made. We are working around the clock to ensure that the festival is available to everyone who would like to participate and we sincerely thank you for your patience and understanding. Thank you, Apple Insomnia Team __________________ Nate Haustein PXW-FX9 / FCPX www.flightcreativemedia.com

November 14th, 2008, 04:01 PM	#5
Nate Haustein Trustee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,313	Cancelled. Shoot. I was all ready to go too. __________________ Nate Haustein PXW-FX9 / FCPX www.flightcreativemedia.com

November 15th, 2008, 11:48 AM	#7
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	Film Racing Grand Prix 2008 If you're still geared up to go, the Film Racing Grand Prix 2008 is scheduled for Nov 20-24. Sign up deadline is Nov 18. Perfect time to shoot those all those turkeys. That's the birds, not the movies. __________________ "Ultimately, the most extraordinary thing, in a frame, is a human being." - Martin Scorsese

November 10th, 2008, 09:25 PM	#2
Edward Carlson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA, United States Posts: 807	Hmm, me too. I'm getting redirected to Apple's main page. I am signed up for the Insomnia festival. T-minus 5 days and counting.

November 14th, 2008, 04:21 PM	#6
Roger Shealy Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fayetteville, GA Posts: 772	My son and his troupe were all primed and ready to go (I was going to support). I guess the good news is that my camera will likely benefit from missing this "experience".

November 15th, 2008, 01:09 PM	#8
Jack Tran Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston USA Posts: 90	Hopefully Apple (or someone from there reads this forum), because their servers are horrible! The person that is probably running it isnt getting the necessary resources to do it. Apple/Mac themselves have the technology and money to do it, but the department that is running the contest isnt get anything... They seriously need to put an entry fee, even if its a dollar... Thanks Michael for the heads up on the film racing contest. Good prizes too!

November 16th, 2008, 01:45 PM	#9
Kevin Sawicki Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Holmdel, NJ Posts: 81	I was really disappointed when they canceled it. I had a team of 5 people, and an amazing plot. I can't wait until they release another date. I hope they put a entry fee down, so we don't get a bunch of people doing a "eh, i'll just sign up, and if i don't do it, oh well." __________________ Check out my blog at KevinSawicki.com