Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Audience
The projected audience for this film is a bit difficult to pin down because naturally the Television appeals to everybody regardless to age or race in the varying channels. This film, however is experimental and that we feel draws in film students and enthusiasts. Aside from the film crowd, this film would appeal to adults of all races and age, because each channel has something very different to offer. The experimental sound would probably interest people that enjoy comedy because some of the juxtapositions and voiceover are funny. Limiting this film to comedy would be wrong, however, because this film extends far beyond that. There are aspects of romance, horror, action-packed sports, and even cooking. Overall, we believe that this film encompasses a lot of themes that in their collaboration would be enjoyed by film aficionados as the majority, but it could also be appreciated by a wide range of ages (probably around 16 and older) for the original music and quality and surprises of the images. The fast-paced cutting and elements of surprise add to the film and keeps the audience's attention throughout the films arc. We hope that this wide audience will work to our advantage in programming at festivals and distribution. Hopefully this will be a film that a wide variety of people enjoy watching!
Possible Festivals
Next
Frame (Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania): Small, cheap, and run by students. The festival isn't
exclusively Experimental, but they do accept and screen Experimental
works. The big pro is that they are a touring festival so if your
work gets accepted they screen it in several locations which is great
exposure. They have screened Andre's films before so we know they
take some crazy Experimental films.
Regular Deadline: May
15, $20
Columbus
Int. Film+Video Festival
(Columbus, Ohio): Look for Experimental works, “made
inexpensively by people interested in the unorthodox, the unusual,
and/or the noncommercial.” Works have to be under 10 minutes and
lack distribution. They are also the longest running festival in
America (since 1950) and like digital video, calling themselves
leaders in the digital world. Regular Deadline: July 1, $20
Action/Cut Short
Film Competition (Los Angeles,
California): Accept student works and give industry exposure. They
also promote your material with Internet streaming. Overall it
doesn't seem all that great, but the industry exposure seems
worthwhile.
Regular Deadline: March 15, $40,
Late Deadline: May 15, $50
Independent
Filmmakers Showcase (Los
Angeles, California): Showcase Experimental works as well as offer
grants for Experimental work.
Early Deadline: July 10, $25,
Regular Deadline: October 20, $30
Oxaca Film
Festival (Oaxaca, Mexico) Good
international exposure and still a small festival so acceptance
might not be too hard. They take different types of films including
Experimental.
Late Deadline: May 31, $35
Atlanta Film
Festival (Atlanta, Georgia):
Accept 40 minute or less Experimental shorts and have a discount fee
for students. Wouldn't be a bad drive to make if we wanted to attend.
Early
Deadline: July 6, $15, Regular
Deadline: October 5, $25
Humboldt Film
Festival (Arcata, California):
Oldest student run film festival. Wishes to, “expose independent
filmmaking to a diverse range of viewers, and to break away from
mainstream filmmaking; thus coming forth with a deeper appreciation
for this medium of cinema as a whole.” Experimental short is one of
only a few categories and they've accepted UNCW work before.
Early Deadline: November 1, $15, Regular Deadline: January 3, $25
Praxis
(Goldsboro, North Carolina):
They love UNCW and love to have the filmmakers visit. And you can't
beat free!
Regular Deadline: October 15, $0
Cucalorus
(Wilmington, North Carolina): A
highly respected festival in our town! It's also free to submit for
local filmmakers.
Early Deadline: June 20, $0, Regular
Deadline: July 10, $0
crew bios
Chris Mckee
Chris McKee grew up in Brevard, North Carolina. Being an avid fan of movies his entire life, he grew up making short videos with his friends and family. He enrolled in UNCW’s film studies program because of their emphasis on both the production and academic sides of film.Regarding the production side, he is interested in editing and also has an interest in music scoring. He is currently an editor at Lifestage Films. Currently his favorite film is Thomas Vinterberg’s Festen. His favorite experimental filmmaker is Kenneth Anger.
Lauren Giggard
My name is Lauren Giggard and I was born and raised in Wake Forest, North Carolina. I am now a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a double major in Film Studies and Spanish. I’m a very hard worker, constantly setting goals to push myself. I love volunteering and doing what I can to help others, especially those in need. I love to travel to different countries because the cultures and architecture fascinate me.I was raised around music, and it has always been a huge part of my life. I am always listening to or writing music, there is constantly a song in my head. I love the soulful sound of the electric guitar, and am currently learning how to play. I’m very creative and love to make art. I also love the outdoors and being outside in the sun, especially swimming and going to the beach.
Ben Henson
Ben Henson was born in Boone North Carolina in 1990. He lived in the mountains of North Carolina until graduating high school at which time he decided to attend college at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. Ben majored in Film Studies with a Minor in Creative Writing and while at UNCW he help found the theatre troupe Pineapple-Shaped Lamps.While in college his time was divided by school, his job, and work with the theatre troupe. Ben's love of Film comes from being an avid movie watcher his entire life and he hopes to one day get work as a Film editor while continuing his pursuits in theatre. Favorite filmmakers include the Coen Brothers, Martin Scorsese, and Quentin Tarantino.
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