7 Years Running
ReelFast Postponed to 2007!!!!
The 7th Annual ReelFast 48 Hour Film Festival is Vancouver's premiere independent filmmaking challenge. This event is open to teams up to 10 people who will write, shoot and edit a film of 10 minutes (or less) in 48 hours using an "Inspiration Package".We are very sad to announce that The ReelFast 48-hour Filmmaking Festival for August 2006 has been canceled.
After a very lengthy decision process we have had to postpone the event this year due to a number of circumstances. As many of you know this event takes months of preparation and then a full-time commitment in July and August of each year. This spring and summer we have both been presented with some wonderful work opportunities that we wish to pursue. Kathy is going to the Maritimes with the show Adrift on the Nile and Derick's producing and managing responsibilities have greatly increased. Many apologies to the festival filmmakers and supporters and we look forward to introducing a bigger and better festival in August 2007 please check our website for updates
. PLEASE NOTE: OUR LOCATIONS HAVE CHANGED!
How it all works:
Each team will submit an inspiration package, $250.00 and their application form by Monday August 5, 2005. The inspiration package consists of these 5 individually concealed elements:
- Sound Bite
(eg. original music, an instrument, a sound effect, CD) - Photograph
(eg. make it interesting!) - Location Idea
(eg: a kitchen, a parking lot, a pool, be creative!) - Surprise
(eg: golf club,a letter,an old microwave, an actor,a fish-be imaginative). - Donation to Craft Services
(eg. Food donation, A GOOD food donation for 10 people! Remember "give unto others..." This can be brought with you when you pick up the inspiration package on Friday, August 12th @ 4:30 pm.
You will not be able to pick up your package until your food is delivered.)
At 5pm on Friday August 12th, 2005 (NEW LOCATION: The Playhouse Theatre Company 160 WEST 1ST AVE-entrance), representatives from each team will choose one of each of these elements to create an entirely random, one of a kind inspiration package. Each element must be used in the making of your 48 hour film (except Craft Services-which your team can consume when energy and inspiration are lagging-or make it into a movie star if you like).
After opening & registering your inspiration package you will be given a start and end time (your 48hrs). You must submit your film on mini DV by this end time.
All submitted films will be publicly screened at the Festival Screenings at Performance Works (1218 Cartwright St-Granville Island) on Monday, August 22nd, and Tuesday, August 23rd, 2005. Schedule will be posted on the web site on Friday. Your screening time will be determined by your delivery time on the Sunday evening. Tickets are $5 for everyone. A panel of six judges will determine the top 10 films for The Gala Screenings & Awards at the Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville St.) on Saturday, August 27th, 2005. Cocktails @ 7:00PM, dress inspired and fabulous, meet the other filmmakers and see if your film wins some of the $30,000 in awards & prizes
Awards and prizes will be presented for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Editor, and Best Use of the Inspiration Package. The most coveted of all is the People's Choice Award (THIS YEAR THE AWARD WILL BE VOTED AT THE FESTIVAL SCREENINGS FROM ALL OF THE FILMS MADE!) We will also be awarding 2 significant achievement awards to individuals who have contributed some kind of creative excellence
This year's movie production marathon starts at 5:00 PM on Friday, August 12th and ends 48 hours later on Sunday, August 14th. Your actual finish time will be determined by the exact time you open and register your inspiration package. 48 hours from that point is your DEADLINE.
NO EXCEPTIONS
PLEASE NOTE: THIS YEAR THERE WILL BE 2 WEEKS AFTER THE SHOOT WEEKEND BEFORE THE GALA EVENT!
Printable Applications and Inspiration packages to participate in this year's festival must be completed and submitted by Monday August 5, 2005.