2009 Online Auction

NWFF's online auction features resources and merchandise donated by local businesses and renowned film impresarios, providing unique and valuable tools and opportunities to filmmakers of all levels of experience. All proceeds go to supporting the education programs, filmmaking resources, cinemas and administrative duties of Northwest Film Forum.

HD Indie Camera Rental Package

Super-Size your next video shoot with High Definition! Peter Vogt and Lars Larson offer you a three day rental of a Panasonic HVX200 Camera with P2 cards, tripod, radio mics, and light kit. Once you experience tapeless, HD workflow, you'll never go back!
Value: $750 / Starting Bid: $175 / Buy it Now: $700
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8 Hours of Post Production Audio at Bad Animals

Bad Animals is Seattle's premiere audio post production studio offering a full range of sound recording, editing, sweetening and mixing services. With a staff full of engineers providing experience in radio and TV commercials, long-form, multimedia, episodic TV and feature soundtracks, they have won national Emmy awards, Clios, Addys, Soundies, and more. Use your full day of time, at a mutually agreeable date, to get the experts to polish your audio 'til it gleams!
Value: $1920 / Starting Bid: $300 / Buy it Now: $1820
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4 Hours of HD Telecine Time at Modern Digital

Modern Digital is excitedly offering up to four hours of high definition telecine time. Their nationally known colorists have the most powerful palette in the region, with a Sony Vialta telecine, DaVinci 2K color correction system with Power Windows, and Teranex for noise reduction. As the Northwest's most complete HD post-production facility, Modern Digital has over 14 years of independent film experience, and is known for their indie-friendly feature finishing. Must be redeemed by May 1, 2010
Value: $2880 / Starting Bid: $500 / Buy it Now: $2700
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Film Festival Consult with SIFF Director Carl Spence

Carl Spence, Artistic Director for Seattle International Film Festival, the largest film festival in the US., will watch your film and spend one hour with you on festival strategy and contacts. To be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time between July-December 2009.
Value: $400 / Starting Bid: $125 / Buy it Now: $350
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Your Cast/Crew Screening at NWFF's 120 Seat Cinema

Use of NWFF Cinema for Cast and Crew screening on a local film. Up to 120 attendance. Must make arrangements with NWFF assistant Technical Director to arrange day and time of screening. Event can be up to three hours in duration.
Value: $660 / Starting Bid: $150 / Buy it Now: $610
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2 Hours of Entertainment Law Consultation

Meet with filmmaker Steve Edmiston, who is also an attorney at one of Seattle's leading law firms working with creative businesses, Invicta Law Group. Use your 2 hours of consultation to discuss whatever you need help with: raising the money to shoot your film; creating a limited liability company to launch your feature production company; or protecting your interests as a solo artist. Among the topics you can receive advice on: corporate formation, contracts, copyright, trademark, option agreements, talent agreements, and music agreements and music licensing. Courtesy of Steve Edmiston Invicta Law Group.
Value: $550 / Starting Bid: $125 / Buy it Now: $500
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$1000 of AlphaCine Film Lab Services

Wear the label "Filmmaker" with pride when you shoot your next project on actual film! Alpha Cine is a motion picture lab in Seattle that is coveted by filmmakers nationwide. Its range of services (Super 8 to 35mm) make it one of the most unique labs in the country, and Alpha is ready to help turn that script on your shelf into a living, breathing moving picture! This item provides $1,000 of lab services, which includes Super 8, 16mm, Super 16mm or 35mm film processing, work-print, video dailies, answer print, opticals and telecine. Does not include film stock, tape stock or hard costs or any filmout (video or digital output to film) services. Must be redeemed by April 15, 2010.
Value: $1000 / Starting Bid: $250 / Buy it Now: $950
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Documentary Advice w/ James Longley (IRAQ IN FRAGMENTS)

Get Oscar worthy advice on your documentary! In a one hour consultation, Academy Award Nominated Director James Longley (IRAQ IN FRAGMENTS) will watch and give feedback on your documentary project. To be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time, James is currently out of the country.
Value: $500 / Starting Bid: $125 / Buy it Now: $450
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5 Hours of Video Post Production Services at Clatter & Din

Clatter & Din are purveyors of fine services for broadcast and new media. They provide editing and graphics suites for everything from off-line editing to full uncompressed on-line. Use your time for color correction, SFX or motion graphics work, conform from a FCP offline session or DVD mastering. To be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time. Must be redeemed by Jan 1, 2010
Value: $1500 / Starting Bid: $375 / Buy it Now: $1400
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Aaton Super 16mm Camera Package Rental

Aaton is the champion of handheld cinematography, Aaton made a name for itself with innovations which are now widespread in the film industry: in-camera time recording, Super16, and built-in video-assist. This package includes three days use of the famously quiet Aaton XTR camera with sticks, 2 mags, primes lenses and 8-64 zoom. Camera package must be picked up in person (in Seattle) at a mutually agreed upon date.
Value: $3000 / Starting Bid: $400 / Buy it Now: $2800
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Poster Design, Printing and Distribution

Announce your event with stylish posters! Peter Lucas, the artist/designer behind NWFF's famous Duel & The Cool and 69 posters, will design your poster. Next, Seattle's Renick Printing will start the presses for 150 full color 11x17 posters (100lb. paper, 1-sided). Poster Giant will then distribute your posters all over town (one poster general distribution campaign). No muss, no fuss!
Value: $450 / Starting Bid: $125 / Buy it Now: $400
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Business Plan Review

You've got script coverage, now you can get coverage for your business plan. Film producer and business consultant Elizabeth Heile will review your business plan and make recommendations for improving its robustness and ability to answer investors' questions. Elizabeth Heile provides financial services such as building business plans, budgeting and contracts negotiation. Elizabeth recently has worked in the finance and accounting departments of The Immaculate Conception of Little Dizzle, True Adolescents and Traveling. More info at nwfilmfinance.com
Value: $500 / Starting Bid: $125 / Buy it Now: $450
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A Day's Film Shooting From Cinematographer Benjamin Kasulke

Award winning Seattle-cinematographer Benjamin Kasulke (D.P. for Humpday and Brand Upon the Brain!) will spend one day shooting your movie. Got a project in need of a good DP, or want a day's work sketching out ideas for a feature? Ben is accomplished in film and video, having shorts, music videos, features and everything in between. Restrictions: Winner pays any out of pocket costs. Shoot must be in King County at mutually agreeable date. Limit of one 12 hour day. Must be redeemed by March 1, 2010.
Value: $1000 / Starting Bid: $250 / Buy it Now: $950
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2 hours of Professional Computer Services from Iris Ink

IrisInk (The Mac Store's business community provider) offers everything from warranty and repair service on Macintosh equipment to on-site networking and training services. Everything any business that uses computer equipment might need. It has the distinction of being one of only 6 entities in the US which holds both the Apple Specialist and Apple Pro-Video VAR designations. You can use your time for any of IrisInk's professional services, including network discoveries (an inventory of your hardware and software to help ensure your business has a solid I.T. foundation), hardware or software troubleshooting, system deployment, or infrastructure and networking.
Value: $310 / Starting Bid: $80 / Buy it Now: $260
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1 Day of Styling From Kristie Gamer

Give your cast a gift by getting them the best! Seattle-based stylist Kristie Gamer does wardrobe and makeup for film productions and photo shoots. Take advantage of her remarkable experience (notables include Gary Payton, Madeleine Albright, Olivia Newton John & many others) with her services for a full day's work. More info at www.kristiegamer.com. Must be redeemed by May 1, 2010.
Value: $600 / Starting Bid: $150 / Buy it Now: $550
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1 Day of Red Camera Rental with AC or Operator

Since arriving in 2007, the Red One camera has taken the motion picture world by storm! In the right hands, you can expect 35mm film picture quality with all the versatility of a digital format. Seattle camera guru, Mike Prevette, offers a day of his Red One camera and his services as an operator or A.C. for your film production. Must be redeemed by May 1, 2010. Filming must be in King County.
Value: $1500 / Starting Bid: $375 / Buy it Now: $1400
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$600 of Grip and Lighting Equipment Rental

Shed some light on your production! $600 credit for grip and lighting rental from SGL. SGL is the Northwest's source for essential film production equipment: Tungsten, Kino, Chimera and HMI lighting, stands, distribution and generators. Does not include dolly, truck rental, or subrentals. Learn more at www.seattlegrip.com. Must be redeemed by May 1, 2010. Equipment must be picked up in person.
Value: $600 / Starting Bid: $150 / Buy it Now: $550
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$500 Camera Rental from Oppenheimer Cine Rental

Cameras, cameras and more cameras! When you're shooting a film, you need the right tools for the job and Oppenheimer has the largest camera rental inventory north of Los Angeles. Use your $500 credit for a camera rental to get exaclty the tools you need for your production. More information at www.oppenheimercinerental.com. Camera package must be picked up in person.
Value: $500 / Starting Bid: $125 / Buy it Now: $450
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2 Hours of Art Direction Consultation

Spend two hours with acclaimed Seattle Production Designer (& artist & musician) Jason Puccinelli to learn the tricks and tips of art direction for a film project. Meet with Jason at his shop to see the inner workings of a production designer's tools and methods. For directors and producers, bring questions as they relate to your current project to get advice on specifics, or for aspiring designers, get advice on working with producers and some key career improvement tips. To be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time, must be redeemed before jan 2010.
Value: $500 / Starting Bid: $125 / Buy it Now: $450
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4 Hours of VHS to DVD Dubbing

Retire those dusty VHS tapes! Keep on top of the technological tidal drifts by updating your childhood movies, wedding videos, demo reels, and slices of nostalgia to play in your DVD player.
Value: $200 / Starting Bid: $50 / Buy it Now: $170
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Shooting Script Consultation

Shooting script consultation for interior settings with award-winning Set Designer Etta Lilienthal (Cthulhu) & Integrative Space Planner Ashley Dahl. Attention will be given to how a character's personality manifests itself thru its enviroments. Director to provide an in-progress or final script 2 weeks prior to consultation. Up to 2 hours at a mutually agreed upon time & location. Must be completed by 12/31/09. More info at www.ettalitlienthal.com
Value: $500 / Starting Bid: $125 / Buy it Now: $450
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Film Poster Design, Consultation & Press Check

Up to two rounds of concepting & comps consisting of up to three directions or revisions each, plus a final round of feedback & revisions not to exceed two passes. Entire design/production not to exceed 30 hours over a two month period. Must be redeemed by 4/18/10. More info at www.bezdesign.com
Value: $1850 / Starting Bid: $400 / Buy it Now: $1700
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IMDbPro Membership

Have the whole film world at your fingertips... in the first class suite! IMDb is the preeminent fount of all knowledge for actors, movies, TV and trivia nights. Get access to all the information and details for production companies, agents and industry news with a PRO level membership!
Value: $155.40 / Starting Bid: $40 / Buy it Now: $130
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4 Hour Still Photo Shoot by D.P. Joseph Hudson

Get one of Seattle's best set of eyes behind the camera! Drawing on his 20+ years of experience, Joseph Hudson will offer his services as a still photographer for portraits, event production stills or documentation. To be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time and location. Find out more at www.josephhudson.com
Value: $800 / Starting Bid: $200 / Buy it Now: $750
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