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Looking like we will be stickering the town come The Shoot Out Boulder on October 10-12, 2008! A big thank you to the team at Sticker Giant for this awesome sponsorship!

We want people to get involved so this year, we have made some important changes to increasing the number of participants per team entry, reducing the price of adding more participants. Our goal is to increase the number of people participating and attending the event.

There are a couple different fee structures for entry. When a team signs-up, the entry fee also covers additional participants depending upon your team type. Additional team members pay a per-person rate. Each registered team member receives (1) one comp ticket for the Sunday awards screening and makes them eligible for any categorical awards i.e. Best Actor. Additional tickets are available for $15.00 each.

$50.00 FOR 17 and UNDER. Includes 3 participants. (Two-thirds of the team must be 17 or under to qualify.) Each additional is $15.00
$100.00 FOR 18 AND OVER. Includes 3 participants. Each additional participant is $20.00
$75.00 FOR 3 MEMBERS OF THE SAME FAMILY. Includes 3 family participants. Each additional is $20.00.

*Price includes a 5% Admissions tax for the City of Boulder.

Proof of age, student I. D., and/or Family relationship may be requested.

[Info Subject to Change.]

One scenario: Paul Smith and Sue Jones are a film-making team. They list Jones as Director and Smith as responsible for all other categories. They will pay $100 for the first two people and $20 for each additional team member who happens to show up at the last moment as an actor. So the entry fee for their three-person team is $120. If Jones and Smith enter as a “17 and under team,” the fee will be $50 for three participants and $15 for each additional team member (another teenage friend shows up and happens to help out by providing an awesome original sound track)—for a total of $65.

The Shoot Out 24 Hour Filmmaking Festival Boulder in association with Post Modern Company is excited to announce a Pre-Shoot Out workshop, Fast Films at Post Modern. This event is designed to help prepare the 18 & Over filmmakers for The Shootout Boulder which will occur on October 10-12, 2008. There will be a separate 17 & under workshop to be announced shortly.

The day-long event will inspire pro-am 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, attendees should have a head-start on preparing for the upcoming Shoot Out the next weekend.

This workshop will be lead by Brad Stabio, and his team whom won in 2005 and 2007.

The workshop is free but donations will be gladly accepted. All participants must RSVP prior to the event. No walks ins will be accepted. Please RSVP to info@theshootoutboulder.com

Postmodern is a Denver based post production company specializing in sound, picture editorial and media creation.

Specifics:

Date & Time: Sat., Sept 27, 2008 from 10am - 4pm

Location: Post Modern Company, 2734 Walnut St, Denver CO

Instructors: Key team members of the previous years’ “Best Film” 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)

Lunch provided by Shoot Out Boulder

How to Register: Please email info@theshootoutboulder.com or call 303-641-7228