90 SECOND QUICKIE - for people who like it short

 

Announcing the Winnipeg Film Group's first ever 90 Second Film Contest!

  • RULES: Create a 90 second (or less) film between October 14 & November 24, 2009. It’s as simple as that.*

  • DEADLINE: All completed films must arrive at the WFG office (304-100 Arthur St. Winnipeg, MB R3B 1H3) by 5pm on Tuesday, November 24. (no extensions)

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  • FORMATS: We will be compiling all films onto one screening tape so please submit either:

    1. a 16mm or 35mm film print or
    2. a playable DVD and file of your film/video on DVD (.mov, .avi) 
  • SCREENING: Friday, December 4 at 7pm at the Cinematheque. Admission is $5.00.
  • PRIZE: 1/3 of the door will go to the makers of the film awarded the special jury prize! 
  • PARTY: Immediately following the contest we will be having a rockin’ holiday party at The District (located at 177 Lombard Ave) Come one, come all!
  • MORE INFO: distribution@winnipegfilmgroup.com | (204) 925-3452

* While there is no way to enforce it, in the spirit of gamesmanship we encourage all filmmakers to create their films specifically for this contest. 'Cause it's fun!

 

Congratulations to the winners!

  • 1st place Jury Prize – Score for a Duel by Curtis L Wiebe
  • 1st runner-up (tie) - The Value of Nothing by Clint Enns & What Can Happen in 90 Seconds by Mark Borowski
  • Special Jury Mention for Technical Innovation – print by Leslie Supnet & Phantasmagoria by Andrew Milne & Ming Hon
  • Audience Choice - Save the Alphabet House by Brandon & Ed Ackerman