RMM General Group
RMM Congratulates Mind2Movie 72 Hour Film Competition Winners for 2012!
The weekend of January 26-29, 2012, RMM hosted the 3rd annual 72 Hour Mind 2 Movie Short Film Challenge. There were 16 teams who headed out Thursday night to make short films they needed to turn in 72 hours later.
Each team was given a prop, a character and situation for their film Thursday night and then turned in completed films that Sunday.
On Monday, February 13th all the completed films were shown at the Cinema Theater on South Clinton. Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to everyone for participating!
The winners of this Year’s Mind2Movie Screening were:
1st Place: Mary Willkens, Team Redemption with Death on a Davenport
2nd Place: Mike Davidson, The UR “IT” Crowd with Dawn of the Lemons
Best Editing: Kevin Riley, The Black Jackets with Compatible
Last season’s prep info…
OpenSave the dates! From January 26-29, 2012, RMM will host the 3rd annual 72 Hour Mind 2 Movie Challenge.
Here’s how it works
Get your team together and register online. Then, on Thursday, January 26, 2012, you will be assigned a character, prop, and situation that need to be in your finished 5 minute film. You have until Sunday night to finish and compete for cash prizes of $300 (1st place) and $100 (2nd place).
Looking for teammates? Post on our forum, or better yet, come to an RMM meeting!
Calendar of EventsAssignment Event Thursday, January 26, 2012 Delivery Event Exhibition and Awards Ceremony
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General FAQ
What is the 72 HOUR MIND 2 MOVIE CHALLENGE (72M2M)?
It’s your chance to stop talking and start filming! The premise? Filmmaking teams have just one long weekend to make a short film. All creativity-writing, shooting, editing and adding a musical soundtrack-must occur in a 72 hour window beginning Thursday evening at 6:30 and ending Sunday evening at 6:30. The following week, the completed films are screened to an eager audience.
How much does it cost?
The registration fee is for the entire team.
- Early Bird registration: $40 (RMM members $25)
- Regular registration: $50 (RMM members $35)
- Late registration: $75 $50 new lower price! (RMM members $50)
Early Bird registration ends at 11:59pm on 12/17/2011
Regular registration ends at 11:59pm on 1/7/2012
The late registration ends at 5:00pm on 1/20/2012
All times are EST.
For a team to get the membership rate, at least two team members must be Rochester Movie Makers members.
Non-Member registration includes one free annual membership to RMM.
The registration fee includes two free tickets to the screenings, which are given to the team leader just before the screening.
What are the films about?
That’s up to the filmmaker; however, each team will be assigned a character, a prop and a situation that must appear in their film.
Who sees the films?
The films screen to local audiences. Of course the filmmakers, actors, family and friends are there to enthusiastically support the premiere of the weekend’s work. But also supporters of the local film community, and discriminating viewers who want to see something new-something raw and alive-are there to feel the creative energy.
Who are the filmmakers?
The 72M2M is open to all filmmakers, pro and novice alike. Rules state that all team members (crew and cast) must be volunteers.
How long are the films?
The films are short; they must be a maximum of 5 minutes long. Short is good. There is no minimum duration.
Where and when are they shown?
On the first few days following the judging, the movies are screened at a grand premiere in a local movie theater. A guaranteed standing-room-only audience of tired, excited filmmakers, crews and friends are in attendance to cheer on the films.
Who judges the films?
We gather a group of judges from a variety of areas . from film and video professionals to educators to elected officials to entertainment professionals.
We require these judges to be fair and impartial. Our judges donate their time and talent to select the top film
But no matter how careful we are in selecting our judges, judging itself is extremely subjective. So many times, two regarded critics feel markedly differently about the same film-remember the long debate between Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert about Apocalypse Now; remember Pauline Kael’s ambivalent review of Star Wars. When it comes to evaluating art, a lot comes down to matters of taste.
Technical FAQ
Does the maximum length of the film include credits?
Do not include credits on your submission.? This will preserve anonymity in judging.? Credits will be added by 72HM2M personnel for final screening purposes based on the information submitted on the Roster form.
Can I film outside of my 72M2M city?
Absolutely! The only requirements are that you have a representative from your team at the Assignment Event and that you deliver your film to the Delivery Event.? Other than that, it’s up to you.
We’re limited to using two cameras. Does a still camera count? And what about having a back-up camera?
A still camera does not count against the two camera limit. And you may have a third camera on standby in the event that one of your cameras goes down. However, you may not have more than two shooting cameras. (i.e., Two are shooting and a third is set up and ready to go awaiting word that one of the first cameras is finished-this is not allowed.)
I know that stock film and video footage is not permitted. What about stock photos?
If you have the rights to them, then stock photos are permitted. In other words, you may use photos not taken during the 72 hour time period.
Is animation allowed?
Yes. However-while you may use still drawings created in anticipation of the 72M2M -you may not use animations created ahead of time. That is, all “inbetweening” must be done during the 72 hour time period. Downloading existing images and 3D objects is permissible, provided that you have full and permanent rights to them. Again, only animation created during the 72 hour period is allowed. And, as with a live action film, you must have all rights to the animation you submit.
What about special effects? What’s allowed?
You may use special effects that involve any of the allowed elements: still photographs, footage shot during the 72 hours, or footage rendered during the 72 hours. However, special effects that involve footage not shot during the 72 hours are prohibited. Some examples: Final Cut Pro’s Cloud filter would be allowed, but Digital Juice’s Smoke Revealers would not.
Should we shoot in HD? Should we shoot in widescreen? Should we use surround sound?
See the 2012 Submission Technical Specifications.
Does every team member have to sign the Team Leader’s Agreement?
No, only the team leader needs to sign it (and turn it in at the Assignment Event). However, everyone who works on the film must sign the Waiver and Release form.
May we use SAG performers in our film?
Yes, but more paperwork is required. It is your responsibility to comply with all rules and regulations related to SAG performers.
If we are working with someone out of state, can they fax or email us the release form?
Yes, but you must provide us the paper release before your film shows.
We want to use public domain or royalty-free music or photographs. What do we do about the Music Release Form or the Materials Release Form?
Have the person who has the rights to the music or materials sign the release form. In the case of royalty-free materials, this is the person who purchased them. In the case of public domain materials, this could be anyone on the team. Please also include documentation that shows your rights to the music or materials, such as a license, a purchase receipt, or a statement by the author. Note: You may only use materials if the license granted to you allows for all forms of distribution.
Do I need a Location Release to shoot on public property?
No, but you may need a permit. We do not require you to prove to us that you received a permit, but you may be stopped from shooting or even fined if you do not have one.