The Sandy Valley Library hosts a panel of short films every first Wednesday of the month. Here's a link to this next week's films. I've never been disappointed when I've journeyed to this event. Kim Ann has a great instinct for pulling short films here to our region.
Kim Ann will be bringing her "Best Of" (the past year of short films) to Canton, too -- October 27th at the Canton Cultural Center. More details on this event later.
I'm presuming that you know about the art film series that screens (otherwise unseeable) good films every Thursday at the Canton Palace. It's a great price (4 bucks!), a great venue, and some amazing films...
The Art Film Club has also sponsored a Film Festival for the past six years -- this year's fest will include the acclaimed ONCE and several other phenomenal films. The dates are October 11 - 14. Mark them off on your calendar. All four films will be worth your while. They're also screening local short films in the afternoon. Some of our own Malone Student Films will be screened. Got any films that you'd like to submit? Email me for details (at the address to the side or my malone email).
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Welcome!
Some of you are arriving at this site for the first time -- welcome. You'll find a real mish mash of information on this blog.
While the OPEN FRAME STUDENT FILM CONTEST has been around for a while, the blog just started last year as an information-resource for students who were interested in making short films. As you read, please remember to check out the dates of the information so you can distinguish which information is new for THIS year (07-08) and which information is leftover internet detritus from last year (06-07).
I'm excited about the changes we've made to the contest this year and am also excited about the momentum that exists on campus, in the surrounding geographical area (NorthEastern Ohio), and in the world of digital filmmaking and short films.
If you're a new student this year -- welcome to Malone and the OPEN FRAME, please make sure to introduce yourself at RUSH (the evening of the first Monday of classes). Shoot me an email (look to the right for an email address) if you have any questions.
Peace!
While the OPEN FRAME STUDENT FILM CONTEST has been around for a while, the blog just started last year as an information-resource for students who were interested in making short films. As you read, please remember to check out the dates of the information so you can distinguish which information is new for THIS year (07-08) and which information is leftover internet detritus from last year (06-07).
I'm excited about the changes we've made to the contest this year and am also excited about the momentum that exists on campus, in the surrounding geographical area (NorthEastern Ohio), and in the world of digital filmmaking and short films.
If you're a new student this year -- welcome to Malone and the OPEN FRAME, please make sure to introduce yourself at RUSH (the evening of the first Monday of classes). Shoot me an email (look to the right for an email address) if you have any questions.
Peace!
Monday, July 2, 2007
The Contest
The Contest:
2 – 5 students will be selected as producers, 2 students will be selected as directors and four scripts will be named as “top scripts” (only two will be produced). Directors and producers will select two of the scripts to be produced for the film festival; all four scripts will be announced and awarded at the Open Frame Film Festival event in the spring. Casting will take place later in the semester, but actors are encouraged to turn in headshots and resumes as soon as possible.
Winning directors and producers will have access to the best cameras available in Media Services, will have access to editing on FINAL CUT PRO, and will have other filmmaking equipment available to them. Winning producers and directors will also be mentored by faculty members in the Communication Arts Department and by Media Services.
Materials for directors, writers and producers will be due October 22, 2007 at noon. Winners will be announced on October 29 at 5 p.m. on the Open Frame Blog.
More information about the application process can be found on the Open Frame Blog. Please turn in all materials to Kerrie Fisher, administrative assistant in the Communication Arts Office.
2 – 5 students will be selected as producers, 2 students will be selected as directors and four scripts will be named as “top scripts” (only two will be produced). Directors and producers will select two of the scripts to be produced for the film festival; all four scripts will be announced and awarded at the Open Frame Film Festival event in the spring. Casting will take place later in the semester, but actors are encouraged to turn in headshots and resumes as soon as possible.
Winning directors and producers will have access to the best cameras available in Media Services, will have access to editing on FINAL CUT PRO, and will have other filmmaking equipment available to them. Winning producers and directors will also be mentored by faculty members in the Communication Arts Department and by Media Services.
Materials for directors, writers and producers will be due October 22, 2007 at noon. Winners will be announced on October 29 at 5 p.m. on the Open Frame Blog.
More information about the application process can be found on the Open Frame Blog. Please turn in all materials to Kerrie Fisher, administrative assistant in the Communication Arts Office.
Purpose of Film Festival
Our contest grows out of the Communication Arts Mission Statement
We, the Communication Arts Department, purpose to develop communicators rooted in communities, acting as agents of truth, reflection, transformation and reconciliation in a way that celebrates God's grace and faithfulness.
Since making films is always collaborative -- the process of producing these films will invite students to create community with one another around this creative expression.
The film contest supplements Communication Arts Department curriculum by giving students an opportunity to enact skills taught in a broad range of courses and to develop qualities essential to personal and professional success.
Student films provide important portfolio material for students interested in careers in media production.
Creating films allows students an important opportunity to develop their “voice.” The ability to tell a coherent story in an engaging way is a skill that will be key in a broad range of contexts and careers.
Filmmaking demands that students develop many key qualities:
· the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously,
· the ability to work with a group of people to achieve individual and group
goals,
· the ability to work in stressful and sensitive environments,
· the ability to complete a task within a given time,
· the ability to make important judgments in high-pressure situations, and
· the ability to follow through on promises made
We, the Communication Arts Department, purpose to develop communicators rooted in communities, acting as agents of truth, reflection, transformation and reconciliation in a way that celebrates God's grace and faithfulness.
Since making films is always collaborative -- the process of producing these films will invite students to create community with one another around this creative expression.
The film contest supplements Communication Arts Department curriculum by giving students an opportunity to enact skills taught in a broad range of courses and to develop qualities essential to personal and professional success.
Student films provide important portfolio material for students interested in careers in media production.
Creating films allows students an important opportunity to develop their “voice.” The ability to tell a coherent story in an engaging way is a skill that will be key in a broad range of contexts and careers.
Filmmaking demands that students develop many key qualities:
· the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously,
· the ability to work with a group of people to achieve individual and group
goals,
· the ability to work in stressful and sensitive environments,
· the ability to complete a task within a given time,
· the ability to make important judgments in high-pressure situations, and
· the ability to follow through on promises made
Contact Information
Email Andrew Rudd - arudd@malone.edu
Or
openframefilmfest@yahoo.com
call Andrew Rudd: 330.471.8523
Or
openframefilmfest@yahoo.com
call Andrew Rudd: 330.471.8523
Submission Rules
1. we encourage all genres of film: documentaries, journalistic expose,
fictional narrative, stop action, animation, experimental, music videos, etc…
2. student produced films must be submitted by April 9th at 8 a.m.
3. films may be submitted VHS-C, Hi-8, or in digitally in a Quicktime format;
No DVDs please.
4. films must be fifteen minutes or under to be considered.
5. films may only include actors who do not appear in any other film festival
submissions.
6. filmmakers must obtain rights to any music used in their films.
7. accepted filmmakers must volunteer a minimum of five hours during the final
week of the festival.
fictional narrative, stop action, animation, experimental, music videos, etc…
2. student produced films must be submitted by April 9th at 8 a.m.
3. films may be submitted VHS-C, Hi-8, or in digitally in a Quicktime format;
No DVDs please.
4. films must be fifteen minutes or under to be considered.
5. films may only include actors who do not appear in any other film festival
submissions.
6. filmmakers must obtain rights to any music used in their films.
7. accepted filmmakers must volunteer a minimum of five hours during the final
week of the festival.
Festival Submissions
Any Malone Students! The film festival is open to films produced by the Communication Department and any other films created by Malone College students. If accepted to the festival, your film will be eligible for awards, regardless of how the film got made. For more details about festival submissions see the Open Frame Blog.
This year, the Open Frame will be juried by a special panel of invited jurors uniquely qualified to recognize the merits of student films. In the past our jury has included independent filmmakers, film educators, writers, actors and film insiders working in Hollywood Studios. Ten awards will be given this year, based on the unique merits of this year’s films. Previous awards have included: Best Cinematographer, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Sound, Best Original Score, Best Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Film, and Best Alternative Film. Films will also be eligible for the Audience Award.
This year, the Open Frame will be juried by a special panel of invited jurors uniquely qualified to recognize the merits of student films. In the past our jury has included independent filmmakers, film educators, writers, actors and film insiders working in Hollywood Studios. Ten awards will be given this year, based on the unique merits of this year’s films. Previous awards have included: Best Cinematographer, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Sound, Best Original Score, Best Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Film, and Best Alternative Film. Films will also be eligible for the Audience Award.
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