The formula is simple
The Shoot Out dares filmmakers to come to Boulder to make a short film on video in 24 hours. In Boulder the event has been held on an away game weekend of October.
Filmmakers have from 6pm Friday night until 6pm Saturday night to complete and hand in their film. Given the time restrictions, filming must be on video format and the final product dubbed onto the MiniDV tape supplied.
The Shoot Out Boulder 2008 is all about community. We bring together people who have worked together for years, and we bring together people who barely know each other to work without rest or respite on a creative project for a weekend. Not only can the public come to our screening event, because we hold this event within a 10 minute walking radius, there are a concentrated number of filmmakers in a concentrated territory in Boulder for 24 hours, and the public can watch filmmaking as it is happening.
The Conditions
To make the event even more interesting, there are certain conditions that provide a challenge for even the most skilful filmmakers and immediately create a level playing field for all competitors.
The films must be:
- Seven (7) minutes or LESS, including titles and credits.
- using editing done in camera. See FAQ definition of in-camera editing.
- showing 5 of the 11 possible mandatory locations or props. One of the items must be in the first 30 seconds.The selected items are specific to Boulder and therefore their inclusion ensures that the films are made in Boulder.
- returned on time and on the serial numbered MiniDV tape supplied.
The Schedule
October 10-12, 2008 (Kick-off in front of the Boulder Court House at 6 PM, Friday)
Oct. 12: Top 10 Screening at 1 PM at the Boulder Theater. Doors open at noon.
FEW CHANGES to the Program :
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More free filmmaking workshops for 17 & Under Students, as well as 17 & Older Filmmakers to be taught by previous winners. To be scheduled in September in Boulder-Denver. Sign-up for the newsletter with Get the Scoop!
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Earlier start time with Registration and Kick-off at 6 PM in front of the Boulder Court House (instead of 9 PM).
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Matinee Screening at 1 PM on Sunday, October 12 of the Top 10 Films (hey, it's a school night).
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Real-time judging of the films with three industry judges. Get ready for your feedback.
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Michael Conti's blog with postings of insider knowledge, judging tibits, special events, and behind the scenes coverage of The Shoot Out Boulder.
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Audience Booster Awards - Get your family and friends to attend, and make the biggest impact.
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Shoot Out Trivia Questions posted after the event online, and win more fab prizes!
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More participants per team entry fee, reduced prices for additional participants. See the details below.
Denver Westword votes The Shoot Out Boulder as the Best Film Festival 2007
Voted Best New Festival 2004 by Denver's Westword Weekly EditorsIncluded in Keep Boulder Weird
Listed as one of six festivals by the Boulder Economic Council
More publicity under Press
HOW TO SEE THE FILMS:
Videos may contain material some readers may find objectionable, Parental guidance is advised. Generally videos contained here do not contain content beyond a PG-13 rating standard. Watch Top 10 winners online.
How Much Does It Cost?
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.
Supported in part by the Boulder County Arts Alliance, a grant from the Boulder Arts Commission, an agency of the Boulder City Council.
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