HPotD - Short Zombie Film Contest - OFFICIAL THREAD

[DjfunkmasterG]

Ok ghouls and Goblins, here we go, the official Homepage Of The Dead Short Zombie Film Contest. Each contestant will make a short film using the rules listed below. Sign up to HPotd to become a member, even if it is just for the contest The Movie will be a short film: No Longer than 10 minutes with credits. All audio/music must be legally cleared, meaning licensed or 100% original. Footage/Audio from any Zombie film already released will be prohibited, this includes Night of the Living Dead. Films made previous to the contest are prohibited. (Meaning you have to make a brand new film) Films must be in the English language, or at least contain english subtitles if in a foreign language. Films must be framed in one of the two cinema aspect ratios (1.85:1 or 2.35:1) Meaning, no 4:3 films. Your film must contain zombies. (runners or shamblers are fine.) Films with Explicit language, Gore, Nudity, or Sex must contain a REDBAND warning to alert viewers. Films can be any genre format.(Romance, Comedy, Action, horror, Documentary, Western, etc) Don't forget to include your contact details when you submit your film for judging. All films must be submitted by June 16th 2009 12:00 EST The CONTEST begins on March 16th 2009, and ends July 16th 2009. Once all films are received, Judges will take 2 weeks to pick the top 5. on July 1st 2009 the top 5 will be placed in a special post for voting to determine the overall winner. The winner will be announced on July 16th once voting as ended. A panel of select Judges will choose the top 5 films out of the bunch. Once the top 5 films are chosen, HPotD forum members will vote for the overall winner of BEST ZOMBIE MOVIE. The judges will select the winners of the other categories. The winner of the BEST ZOMBIE MOVIE will be awarded a zombie prize pack. it will include all available editions of the Romero Dead films on Blu-Ray, courtesy of Gary Ugarek and WETNWILDRADIO Films Other Categories Include: Best Make-Up and FX Best Editing Best Use of Genre Winners in the alternate categories will receive a certificate showing their win. Once your film is complete please upload it to youtube.com and alert, Me (DJfunkmasterG) by sending me a private message. We will then move the videos to the HPotD You Tube Channel which is located at: http://www.youtube.com/user/ZOMBIEFILMCONTEST As stated above once we pick the top 5, HPotD members will vote for best overall film. if you have any questions please post them below, or send me a private message. Thanks and Good Luck - DjfunkmasterG

[mista_mo]

judges? why?

[DjfunkmasterG]

Well I decided I wanted to have judges, but I am letting the members choose best zombi movie winner, Judges will do technical stuff. Wanted the members to be the deciding choice on Best Film.

[tkane18]

The CONTEST begins on March 16th 2009, and Ends July 16th 2009. All films must be completed and submitted for Judging by June 16th 2009. Judges will take 2 weeks to pick the top 5 and the top 5 will be place in special posts for voting to determine the overall winner. Remember all films must be submitted by June 16th 2009 to be judged for final round. So is it July 16th or June 16th?

[DjfunkmasterG]

All films submitted by June 16th, the judges will then take 2 weeks to pick the top 5. Once the top are chosen, Judges will unleash the top 5 films to the community for voting to pick the best zombie film. The contest will end by July 16th 2009. The film with the most votes wins.

[livingdeadboy]

Sounds like fun!

[kchertu]

Excellent! My brain is a churnin'! Looking forward to making my first zombie movie.

[DjfunkmasterG]

Churn away man, churn away.

[xxMikeyDubzxx]

Was sent the link, am new to the forums but working on a script for this project... so far will be very rated R, and will def need the redband warning. Can't wait to get more written!

[EvilNed]

Third day into filming here. The production has been stricken with extremely bad luck, but we're getting excellent footage. And that's the important part, because that's what lasts!

[krakenslayer]

Bah... stupid unemployment and lack of money. I wish I had the funds to take part in this. Even if I just had enough money to buy a camera, I know I could make something worth watching. Can I have a prize for coming up with the idea for the contest? Oh well, if this upcoming job pans out I should have plenty of money to take on next year's SZFC. *wink* *wink*

[DjfunkmasterG]

Was sent the link, am new to the forums but working on a script for this project... so far will be very rated R, and will def need the redband warning. Can't wait to get more written! Third day into filming here. The production has been stricken with extremely bad luck, but we're getting excellent footage. And that's the important part, because that's what lasts! Welcome Mikey Look forward to seeing what you bring to us. You Too EvilNed

[axlish]

I'm brainstorming and will create something if I find it to be worthwhile, and easy on the wallet. Just curious, but can we assume that the judges will not be participants?

[MinionZombie]

I'm brainstorming and will create something if I find it to be worthwhile, and easy on the wallet. Just curious, but can we assume that the judges will not be participants? Well, I'm a judge, and I'm not participating - so that's an "aye" to your question from me at least. I do look forward to seeing what people pimp up though.

[DjfunkmasterG]

I'm brainstorming and will create something if I find it to be worthwhile, and easy on the wallet. Just curious, but can we assume that the judges will not be participants? Me a Judge too and HELL no, I am not making a film for the contest. Although I had a great idea for one about these people trapped in a movie theater on the night of a zombie outbreak, but I went ahead and made that into a Feature. Which I am still tweaking.