Quarterly Film Challenge Screenings: Silence is Golden
Nov 21, 2009
This fall the Northwest Film Forum’s quarterly film challenge asks local filmmakers to stretch their imaginations and create a silent film. Those who participate will be challenged to think back to the early days of film, before characters had a material voice, and create a five-minute short within the constraints of image alone. Participants will be allowed to use music to drive the story, but there must not be a single spoken word uttered, whether that be by a character, a voice-over or an omnipotent presence. Any music should be instrumental only. So forget about talkies kids, silence is golden!
Films are due November 1. The project is open to all levels of skills and experience. Send submissions to: Northwest Film Forum, c/o Adam Sekuler, 1515 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122. For more information email Adam Sekuler at [email protected] Rules: 1) Songs must be no longer than 5 minutes long 2) Formats: mini-DV, DVD, Beta-SP, or if you’re feeling ambitious, Super-8 and 16mm 3) Include title, filmmaker’s name and contact info with submission.
