The Shoot Out 24 Hour Filmmaking Festival http://www.theshootoutboulder.com/blog Named one of the world’s top 24 events for 2010 by a Frommer's Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:51:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 “Do something only you would come up with—that none of your friends or family would think of.” http://www.theshootoutboulder.com/blog/press-release/%e2%80%9cdo-something-only-you-would-come-up-with%e2%80%94that-none-of-your-friends-or-family-would-think-of-%e2%80%9d/ http://www.theshootoutboulder.com/blog/press-release/%e2%80%9cdo-something-only-you-would-come-up-with%e2%80%94that-none-of-your-friends-or-family-would-think-of-%e2%80%9d/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:51:22 +0000 mmconti http://www.theshootoutboulder.com/blog/?p=147 It is affirmation that The Shoot Out Boulder was creating an interest in community based film-making when international film-making festivals come to Denver such as Film Racing 2010 and The 48 Hour Film Project. Now in their 7th year, The Shoot Out 24 Hour Filmmmaking Festival Boulder returns for the weekend of September 24-26, 2010.
The Shoot Out Boulder asks filmmakers to trust their courage, imagination and determination by making a 7-minute film in just 24 hours using in-camera editing. The challenge and skill involved becomes evident with the list of required technical, material, and timing ‘rules’ for creating the films.
An unique feature of The Shoot Out Boulder not found in other competitions is the in-camera editing requirement.  While this rule may appear to add an unnecessary hardship to the creative process, it is actually a means to level the field for participants.  For someone that isn’t familiar with non-linear digital editing (using the computer to cut together scenes), in-camera editing is easier to explain and do.  All the director needs to know is how to turn on and turn off the camera, and to shoot in continuity (tell the story as it happens).  For the more experienced director, in-camera offers some challenges that require more thought and prep in preparing the storyboard and shot list, but the skills learned may help later to “shoot for the edit”.
The participants in The Shoot Out Boulder are not just film professionals, but come from all walks of life, consisting of friends and families and all age groups.  It is from their combined efforts over a short weekend that gives Boulder the freshest and most creative films to behold at the Top 10 Gala screening on Sunday, September 26 at the Boulder Theater. That screening event is probably the number one reason why The Shoot Out Boulder is so much fun to participate in.
The cost per team is $100 which includes two participants and two tickets to the screening event. 17 & under teams are $75. Additional team members are $25 and $20 respectively and includes a ticket to the venue screening. Additional venue tickets can be purchased for $15 each. The screening is open to the public with tickets available at the Boulder Theater Box office.
Call for entries will start on August 4, 2010 online at http://theshootoutboulder.com. Check out the website for new rules for 2010. If you are interested in learning more about in-camera editing, a pre-event all day workshop that is being co-presented with Boulder Digital Arts will occur on September 18th in downtown Boulder.  Visit BDA’s website for more details.
]]> http://www.theshootoutboulder.com/blog/press-release/%e2%80%9cdo-something-only-you-would-come-up-with%e2%80%94that-none-of-your-friends-or-family-would-think-of-%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 CIFF screens THE SHOOT OUT CHEYENNE – TOP 10 FILMS http://www.theshootoutboulder.com/blog/event/ciff-screens-the-shoot-out-cheyenne-%e2%80%93-top-10-films/ http://www.theshootoutboulder.com/blog/event/ciff-screens-the-shoot-out-cheyenne-%e2%80%93-top-10-films/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:48:11 +0000 mmconti http://www.theshootoutboulder.com/blog/?p=145 The Cheyenne International Film Festival (CIFF) is pleased to release the films selected to screen at the Historic Atlas Theater May 21 – 23. The program is subject to change and will be updated on the website.

THE SHOOT OUT 24 HOUR FILMMAKING FESTIVAL CHEYENNE – TOP 10 FILMS

LIVE ACTION SHORTS; USA, 80 minutes, 2009

Executive Director: Michael Conti

SYNOPSIS: Each film can be no longer than 7 minutes in length and must be edited in-camera and returned to the event organizers no later than 24 hours after the start of the event. All films must include 5 of the eleven items announced at the start of the event in “The Brief.” All films are judged to come up with the Top 10 Films for the Gala Screening Event.

Next Shoot Out occurs on October 15-17, 2010 in Cheyenne.

2009 TOP 10:

Best Sound Design and Best Music

FOWL PLAY – Produced by Warehouse Twenty One. Directors, Writers, and Art Direction by Dave Teubner, Chad Willett, Greg Williams, Steve Barton, Brett Walker. Sound Editing and Camera by Chad Willett Music by Steve Barton

Best 17 & Under

THE ROPE – Produced by Randy Clapp. Directed by Lee Lazar and James Hoppe. Camera by Peter Oshes. Acting by Andrea Aguirre, Ruth Post, Eliza Cornell, James Szkobel-Wolff, and Jocelin Medina. Special Thanks to Twisted Foundation.

Best In-Camera Editing

TO BE A COWBOY – Produced by Emily Robinson. Acting by Dan Adams, Bridget Wilson, Crystal Hastings, Emily Robinson, Dominique Schoech, and Jeremy Gonzales. Camera by Emily Robinson, Dan Adams, and Bridget Wilson. Script by Dominique Schoech and Crystal Hastings. Sound by Jeremy Gonzales. Directed by Emily Robinson.

Best Comedy

LIVE FROM CHEYENNE – Produced, Written, Directed, Camera, Acted by Peter Inells. Additional support by Diane Moeller.

Best Art Direction

BLOWN AWAY – Produced, Directed and Camera by Daniel Marces. Acting by Elaine Marces, Maia Marces, Madison Marces and Daniel Marces. Music by Daniel Marces.

Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay Best Actor

CACHED – Produced, Written and Directed by Ian Shaw. Camera by Dustin Jenkins. Music and Sound by Ian Shaw. Acting by Graham Johnstone, Bailee Schreyer-Bragassa. Art Direction by Joe Trigeiro.

Best Film, Best Director

SLEIGHT OF HAND –  Directed, Script and Produced by Cougar Littlefield. Camera by Jason Mowry. Acting by

Mark Mitten and Joshua Fisher.

Peoples’ Choice

ROOK – Produced, Writen and Directed by Eric D. Brown. Camera by Michael Haspil. Acting by Mary Zinnel, Scott Flack, Chad Redwine. Art Direction by Sunil Nair. Sound by Melissa Barbee.

GONE – Produced by Megan Metheny. Acting by Catherine Lerner, Tyler Humphrey, Scott Long.

IRREGULAR NEWS – Produced, Written and Directed by Andy Crowson, Mark Crowson, Vern Nickelson, Randy Parks. Camera by Randy Parks. Acting by Andy Crowson, Mark Crowson and Vern Nickelson.

May 23: Program 7 – The Shoot Out Cheyenne Top 10

Historic Atlas Theater 12:00pm

Doors open 11:45 am

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“I’m looking forward to showing our club’s film from the Shoot Out Cheyenne, ‘To Be A Cowboy.’ I am proud of it,” Best of the West President Emily Robinson said. The seminar will offer four workshops: digital storytelling, camera basics, three-point lighting and audio production.

Read the full article in The Branding Iron, the local Laramie Wyoming newspaper.

]]> http://www.theshootoutboulder.com/blog/press-release/best-of-the-west-to-offer-filmmaking-workshop/feed/ 0 Young Haitian filmmakers lose their film school but keep shooting – and they need our help! http://www.theshootoutboulder.com/blog/press-release/young-haitian-filmmakers-lose-their-film-school-but-keep-shooting-%e2%80%93-and-they-need-our-help/ http://www.theshootoutboulder.com/blog/press-release/young-haitian-filmmakers-lose-their-film-school-but-keep-shooting-%e2%80%93-and-they-need-our-help/#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:44:17 +0000 mmconti http://www.theshootoutboulder.com/blog/?p=133 The Ciné Institute, based in Jacmel on Haiti’s southern coast,
was completely destroyed in Tuesday’s earthquake. The Ciné
Institute provided Haitian youth with film education and
edutainment, technical training, and media related micro
enterprise opportunities.

It is now gone.

BUT…the students (all of whom survived) went back into the
rubble of their building and found their cameras. And they are
now shooting – making a visual record of Haitians (by
Haitians) during this crisis.

What can we do?

The Institute relies on the support of individuals,
organizations and film professionals from around the world to
support a movement that harnesses the power of film to educate
and create opportunity for Haiti’s youth.

Check out the website and donate anything you can to help
rebuild the school – and give these passionate students hope
for their future. http://www.cineinstitute.com

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“Bored of Cannes? Sick of Sundance? Then try Shoot Out where filmmakers have just 24 hours to make a seven-minute movie.”

Read more

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If you register and pay online via PayPal between now and midnight on Wednesday, October 21, you* will be invited the Filmmaker’s Breakfast on Saturday between 8-10 AM at the Historic Plains Hotel. Quantities are limited so make sure we hear from you in the next 24 hours.

*One person only per team. We’ll provide details at sign-in. Make sure you have your time-stamped receipt with you! Additional breakfasts may be ordered but must be reserved by mid-night Wednesday. These are available at cost between $5 (breakfast sandwich) – $12 (Senators Breakfast Buffet). You’ll save time and money! Signup online at http://theshootoutcheyenne.com

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The Shoot Out 24 Hour Filmmaking Festival and CC Film Club invites those interested in participating in The Shoot Out Boulder 2009 (weekend of September 25-27, 2009) to meet up and learn more about the event and find other team members from writers & videographers to actors. A selection of previous Top 10 films will be screened. Meet the festival organizers along with Mark Copley, an award-winning Shoot Out winner to discuss this year’s upcoming event.

We’ll be in the Worner Building in the WES Room (by the mailroom & pool table) on The Colorado College Campus in Colorado Springs .

Colorado College
14 E. Cache La Poudre
Colorado Spgs., CO. 80903

To learn more: http://theshootoutboulder.com

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Each film can be no longer than 7 minutes in length (including credits) and must be edited in-camera and returned to the event organizers no later than 24 hours after the start of the event. All films must include 5 of the eleven items announced at the start of the event in “The Brief.” All films are judged to come up with the Top 10 Films for the Gala Screening Event.

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Why attend a workshop?

The Shoot Out 24 Hour Filmmaking Festival Boulder with the support of the Boulder Arts Commission is excited to announce a series of pre-Shoot Out workshops again.  These events are designed to help prepare the filmmakers for The Shoot Out Boulder which will occur on September 25-27, 2009.

These day long events will inspire film-makers to make a fast film while teaching them the methodology of successful short-form storytelling, lighting, directing, and in-camera editing.  Special emphasis will be paid to The Shoot Out’s official format and requirements.

The workshop is a great way to help filmmakers find their vision, learn problem solving skills, and meet new friends.  After this event, participants should have a head-start on preparing for the upcoming Shoot Out.

The challenge and skill involved becomes evident with the list of required technical, material, and timing ‘rules’ for creating the films. However courage isn’t always enough, so we are have found that the more we can provide to participants prior to the event in terms of knowledge and best practices, the better off everyone will be in terms of actually completing the event and getting their film into the competition. While attending this workshop doesn’t guarantee you will win, it does give you a firmer foundation on what is possible within the limitations imposed with a better chance of having your film seen. What do you have to lose?

PRE-EVENT WORKSHOPS

There are three workshops scheduled for 2009. The last one is September 19, 2009.

Short Film Intensive at Colorado Free University, Denver, August 22, 9-4:30 PM Interested in making a film but don’t know how to start? Or have some experience and want to push yourself further? Then this filmmaker’s intensive is for you! Create and shoot a short film in one day using proven filmmaking tactics. Start by working with time, place, and character limitations to write a five-minute group inspired script. Then get help devising a storyboard, making a shot list, blocking out scenes, and directing using only in-camera editing techniques. Using a class supplied video camera, you will learn best practice techniques including professional audio and lighting tips. After a short lunch break, everyone gets to experience what they have learned: directing, acting, lighting, and shooting. Invite friends and family to view the completed short film at 4:30 p.m.

More Details and to Sign Up

Fast Film at The Shoot Out Boulder Office, September 12, 2009 10-4 PM

The workshop is free but donations will be gladly accepted. All participants must RSVP prior to the event.

Instructors:  Key team members of previous year winners as well as Michael Conti, Executive Director of the Festival.

What to bring:  Story ideas, friends, and personal video cameras.  Several cameras will be available during the course.

Cost:  Free (with a suggested donation of $20 per team)

Fast Film at The Shoot Out Boulder Office, September 19, 2009 10-4 PM

The workshop is free but donations will be gladly accepted. All participants must RSVP prior to the event.

Instructors:  Key team members of previous year winners as well as Michael Conti, Executive Director of the Festival.

What to bring:  Story ideas, friends, and personal video cameras.  Several cameras will be available during the course.

Cost:  Free (with a suggested donation of $20 per team)

To register for any of these workshops, please respond by email with your name, participant names, and which workshop you will be attending or use the following online form at http://www.theshootoutboulder.com/Shootout-pre-event_workshops.htm to submit your actual request.

Pre-Event Workshop Volunteers Needed

If you are interested in helping support any of these workshops as a volunteer, please sign-up above.

Pre-Event Workshop Volunteers

Volunteers will be responsible for making pre-workshop runs smoothly, from working with participants in developing story, to actual hands-on demonstration of equipment and technique. Ideal volunteer should be past participant of The Shoot Out Boulder.
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With the support of our sponsor, StarNow, we are looking to reward the actor that appears in the MOST number of short films within the 24 hour period The Shooting Star Award which will consist of a free one-year membership with StarNow! along with other to be determined prizes. The most number of films an actor has appeared in was 8 in 2004. Last year, we have 53 filmmaking teams competing so there is plenty of great opportunity to get yourself some film time!

After you register online and pay the nominal $45 fee which includes a ticket to the Sunday screening event at the Historic Boulder Theater, you will show up at the kick-off of the event in front of the Boulder County Court House on the 1300 Block of Pearl Street by 6 PM on Friday, September 25, 2009 with copies of your headshot with phone number and a cell phone in your hand as a means for the registered producers to contact you. It is up to your to “sell” yourself to the other teams as you will not be automatically placed by the event organizers.

Depending upon the pool of actors competing for the Shooting Star, we will organize some other opportunities for exposure as the time draw nears. Stay tuned!

The Shoot Out 24 Hour Filmmaking Festival Boulder (September 25-27, 2009) asks filmmakers to trust their courage, imagination and determination by making a 7-minute film in just 24 hours. The challenge and skill involved becomes evident with the list of required technical, material, and timing ‘rules’ for creating the films.

Visit StarNow for more details

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