Since Quick Film Budget started its short screenplay contest, we have been asked several times "what is a good short film?" There are many different good storytelling approaches to short filmmaking. Most importantly, remember that there is not one way to make a great short film.
Over the weekend, the Big Bear Horror Film Festival invited me to give a talk about film budgeting. While I was there, I saw many short films and feature length films. There were many good movies but one really stuck out as great. "The Unfun House" is a computer animated short film by Paul Carty about a trip through an unsafe, "legally challenged" dark ride. Life threatening props and zoning issues are just a few of the problems management ignores everyday. To make things worse, a disgruntled former employee of the ride comes back to wreak havoc during your tour!!! I loved the film for many reasons
1) It maintained a scary and funny tone evenly throughout its entirety.
2) The animation looked professional.
3) The story was perfect for a short film because it presented a few different consecutive experiences from the doomed riders' perspective. Even though each rider's story had a quick beginning, middle and end, the arc of the short film was really about the ride to tell the story about why the ride went from the fun house to the unfun house.
I encourage everyone to watch the short. I could only find a website showing its trailer http://futuremoon3d.com/id5.html
I hope this posting helps give at least a little direction about making short films. Click here more information about the Short Screenplay Contest.
Also, check QuickFilmBudget.com for a sample film budget.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Short Screenplay Contest
GET YOUR SHORT FILM PRODUCED AND SEEN!
Do you have great ideas? Do you ever feel frustrated, not sure how to get started? QuickFilmBudget.com wants to help. QuickFilmBudget.com is holding a contest to help a filmmaker get their short into production and we’re going to help get it seen by Hollywood at film festivals.
Quick Film Budget is now accepting short scripts (5 pages or less) that present an effective story with a beginning, middle, and end, which can easily be produced. Screenplays can be any genre or subject. Quick Film Budget will judge each submission based on screenplay, budget and a one page filmmaker’s statement. All budgets must be created by Quick Film Budget and can then be modified by the filmmaker before submitting it to the contest.
WHAT DO I WIN?
Winner receives:
$1000 to produce their short film.
Premier at 2011 Bel-Air Film Festival. The film will also have guaranteed acceptance into the New Filmmakers New York and the New Filmmakers Los Angeles Screenings.
HOW DO I ENTER?
To enter, please register at QuickFilmBudget.com and create your short film budget there. Then, click the “Submit” button at the bottom of the page. On the Submission Form, you will be required to attach the following:
(1) Screenplay – 5 pages or less
(2) Budget – Must be created by Quick Film Budget and can be modified by applicant. Show us how you’re going to spend the money.
(3) Filmmaker’s Statement – 1 Page or less. Explain the visual design, themes… Why is this film important to you?
(4) Scanned copy of Student I.D. – If applicable
Short Film Budgets cost $149. There is no additional application fee. Students can receive $124 refunded after purchasing their short film budget by attaching a scanned copy of their Student I.D. It will only cost students $25 to enter after the refund. Refund will be enacted within seventy two hours of receiving the Student I.D.
Deadline to enter is December 15, 2010.
Winner will be announced December 20, 2010.
If you have any questions, contact us at Info@QuickFilmBudget.com.
Do you have great ideas? Do you ever feel frustrated, not sure how to get started? QuickFilmBudget.com wants to help. QuickFilmBudget.com is holding a contest to help a filmmaker get their short into production and we’re going to help get it seen by Hollywood at film festivals.
Quick Film Budget is now accepting short scripts (5 pages or less) that present an effective story with a beginning, middle, and end, which can easily be produced. Screenplays can be any genre or subject. Quick Film Budget will judge each submission based on screenplay, budget and a one page filmmaker’s statement. All budgets must be created by Quick Film Budget and can then be modified by the filmmaker before submitting it to the contest.
WHAT DO I WIN?
Winner receives:
$1000 to produce their short film.
Premier at 2011 Bel-Air Film Festival. The film will also have guaranteed acceptance into the New Filmmakers New York and the New Filmmakers Los Angeles Screenings.
HOW DO I ENTER?
To enter, please register at QuickFilmBudget.com and create your short film budget there. Then, click the “Submit” button at the bottom of the page. On the Submission Form, you will be required to attach the following:
(1) Screenplay – 5 pages or less
(2) Budget – Must be created by Quick Film Budget and can be modified by applicant. Show us how you’re going to spend the money.
(3) Filmmaker’s Statement – 1 Page or less. Explain the visual design, themes… Why is this film important to you?
(4) Scanned copy of Student I.D. – If applicable
Short Film Budgets cost $149. There is no additional application fee. Students can receive $124 refunded after purchasing their short film budget by attaching a scanned copy of their Student I.D. It will only cost students $25 to enter after the refund. Refund will be enacted within seventy two hours of receiving the Student I.D.
Deadline to enter is December 15, 2010.
Winner will be announced December 20, 2010.
If you have any questions, contact us at Info@QuickFilmBudget.com.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
QFB adss Short Film Budget!
Quick Film Budget is proud to announce it is now offering short film budgets!
After listening to many customers and filmmakers discuss their budgeting needs, we have once again quickly adapted. The short film budget option addresses:
- Any budget under $50,000
- A choice between film stock or digital
- Webseries short film style budgeting
- A rebate of $50 off the purchase price
This should address the needs of students, webseries creators, and filmmakers looking to break into the festival circuits with a fresh edgy short film.
Check QuickFilmBudget.com for a sample film budget!
After listening to many customers and filmmakers discuss their budgeting needs, we have once again quickly adapted. The short film budget option addresses:
- Any budget under $50,000
- A choice between film stock or digital
- Webseries short film style budgeting
- A rebate of $50 off the purchase price
This should address the needs of students, webseries creators, and filmmakers looking to break into the festival circuits with a fresh edgy short film.
Check QuickFilmBudget.com for a sample film budget!
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