The 4th Annual The Escapist Film Festival Is Now Live
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Holy crud, already? It's been a year since the last one? Time sure is going by fast.
I don't think I'll be entering this year, I'm afraid. I've had absolutely no practice with animation since last year's entry, and even though I've got some ideas floating around in my head, I don't have the skill to back it up.
I don't think I'll be entering this year, I'm afraid. I've had absolutely no practice with animation since last year's entry, and even though I've got some ideas floating around in my head, I don't have the skill to back it up.
Good grief, already. I've got a script ready but it'll be a lot of work to have ready for Oct 29. (Good practice though if it somehow, though some miracle, is selected, I suppose). I have access to everything except a composer. Anyone here a decent composer. Or know a decent composer. The beauty of that job is that it doesn't require you to be in the same country.
Nevermind, I figured out the problem and was able to properly submit my video (I hope you guys only get the one, correct/last submission). I had planned this series a while ago, and actually made it specifically for The Escapist. As an editor's note though, I should mention that the original cut is 8 minutes (not 5, but we cut the credits, CG intro and lines we thought the episode could do without or ones that didn't assist the story (put without do screw up pacing)). But, if you guys would like to see the 8 minute cut, let me know!
Begun working on my cartoon today, and man, I think I could honestly do a weekly-biweekly cartoon in flash now what with the way I am using it. Curious question: Are we allowed to talk about our ideas? Not as specific as possible, but kind of like vague? We were allowed to do that last year.
They have in years past and once it's submitted it belongs to the escapist anyway, so...why not? Here are my vague clues: Action. Drama. Sci-fi. Nerdcore. Explosions. Teleportation. Vis. Comic. The Lost Room. Xiaolin Showdown. Generally original. Epic. Writer/Director/Editor/Special FX Artist that is not normally this conceded.Mr.Mattress said:
So reading through the Terms & Conditions, I assume that entrants retain Intellectual Property rights this time around as opposed to last year?
I have registered! (I'm just glad this name hasn't been taken. I'd have been very sad.)
I have a specific question about the consent form that I didn't see answered here. I'm something of a one-man operation, but if I were to have someone else get involved and had them sign the form, could I (the sole producer) also act as the witness, or would I need a third person to act as the witness?
I've made a few films and stuff, and getting me and one other person together at the same time is seldom a problem, but getting three people together can be a challenge sometimes.
I have a specific question about the consent form that I didn't see answered here. I'm something of a one-man operation, but if I were to have someone else get involved and had them sign the form, could I (the sole producer) also act as the witness, or would I need a third person to act as the witness?
I've made a few films and stuff, and getting me and one other person together at the same time is seldom a problem, but getting three people together can be a challenge sometimes.
This, really the pokemon thing would of beeing awesome in my opinion. Ive not really been into the goodknight quest...Percutio said:
Im hoping for a Doomsday Arcade 2 or something of the sort.
Doomsday Arcade 2 would be epic win, but I am not sure the Escapists want's to do a DA 2 because they had a DA 1. (I have an Internet Friend who's doing something similar, a show about guys who fight Video Game monsters that get into the real world)TimeLord said:
I myself don't want to spoil my own show, but I'll tell you guys the premise: Internet Culture meets Team Fortress 2.
Are we allowed to use excerpts from films or gameplay footage? Naturally, I'd be sure to credit them to their respective owners, but I worry I still might be breaching copyright laws.
Five minutes huh? That's not very long. I suppose it's because someone has to actually watch all of the entries, but damn.
Is there a buffer zone before a video is long enough to be disqualified? 'Cause I'm running awfully close to the limit right now, and it would greatly ease my mind to know that if it comes out to 5:03 I won't have to go back and re-record.
Is there a buffer zone before a video is long enough to be disqualified? 'Cause I'm running awfully close to the limit right now, and it would greatly ease my mind to know that if it comes out to 5:03 I won't have to go back and re-record.
Percutio said:
Just to let you know Percutio, it was a lot of work in and of the fact that our producer for Pocket Monsters left us in the dark for about 6 months on release dates, budget and other such information that was necessary for us to continue the filming. We submitted a 20 minute second episode after signing the contract and I believe it took a good month and a half before any response was made. I tried e-mailing and calling several times to ensure WE STILL HAD A SERIES while the filming for Episode 2 and 3 took place, and for 6 months the budget money came from....my pocket.
So, we did in fact cancel because it was too much work.....and that is in fact how it ended up.
Fortunately, we've decided to make the series on our own....without a Producer....or a contract....
But on another note...I'm excited to vote for another viewer's choice!...So they can have "bragging rights"
Oh yeah...
--"It would have been interesting to see how they handled showing the Pokemon themselves, although part of me expected that to not happen."--
In episode 2 we revealed a Bulbasaur, a Weedle, a Charmander, and several Beedrill....and they were badass.