Anything’s Possible

Anything’s Possible

Little Hollywood Shootout

 Welcome to the 3rd annual “Little Hollywood Shootout” quick turnaround filming challenge. Your task is to make a short film utilizing Kane County’s unique resources. Kane County is home to famed film productions like “Planet of the Apes,” “The Outlaw Josey Wales,” and Disney’s “John Carter of Mars.”

 For the next several week’s however, this is your cinematic playground. We wish you success and safety with this endeavor and just need to lay down some ground rules before you can get to work.

 THEME: Kane County, where “Anything’s Possible!”

 LOCATIONS: Shooting can take place anywhere in Kane County but teams are required to use TWO of the location options in their project found in the accompanied location list. Editing can take place anywhere.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Deadline: Films must be turned in no later than Midnight April 3.

  1. Submission: Your finished film needs to be uploaded to Dropbox and shared to [email protected]. If you have issues or questions with Dropbox talk to Kelly Stowell, 435-899-0443.

  2. Format: Films can be shot in any format but it is highly recommended to submit in a quicktime movie file in Dropbox for programming purposes.

  3. Label: Film files must be labeled with title, theme, director’s name, and phone number. Films must be no more than five minutes.

  4. Discretion: Please exercise discretion in terms of content because your films will be public and screened to family friendly audiences including a community viewing of accepted shootout films where kids will be present. (e.g. no bad language, excessive violence, adult themes, etc.)

  5. Locations: Films must utilize the provided theme and locations. There are ten location options and TWO of these locations are required in your film. Please see the attached information for full list of locations and other details. Accompanying the rules and registration is also contact information for each of these locations and you must contact these people for each of the sites you choose.

Note: The more locations you use doesn’t give you an advantage.

  1. Resources: Please see provided list of resources in the accompanying relocation guide. Detailed maps are also available. You are encouraged to get local businesses and residents involved with your film. This will help you make a better film and you will have more people show up at the community screening. Idea: Make a commercial for a local business or reenact historical event with characters from Kane County.

  2. Waiver: Each team must fill out a wavier and entry form. The entry fee must also be paid before you head out to make your film.

  3. Fee: You may sign up in 1 of 2 categories; Advanced ($30) or Beginner ($15). The size of the cash prize is dependent upon which category you sign up for. The choice is yours.

  4. Film Posting: Do not post your films online until after the community screening.

  5. Community Screening: “The Little Hollywood Shootout” entries will be screened in Kanab on the evening of Friday, April 12. Following the screenings, cash awards and trophies will be given out including an Audience Choice Award, so be sure to invite everyone you know to the event. Attendance is not a requirement but is encouraged.

Please read this Rules and Regulations sheet carefully, breaking of any rules will result in a disqualification of your film.

JUDGING PROCESS

Entries will be reviewed by film enthusiasts located both within Kane County and outside the region to ensure a fair selection process. The reviewers come from many diverse backgrounds and contain professionals working in the industry, and outside the industry.

The judging criteria contains three categories:

1) Artistic Merit: (e.g., Story, Creativity, Entertainment Value, Community Value)

Note: This category carries the most weight in the review process.

 2) Technical Merit: (e.g. Photography, narration, editing, music)

Note: Because access to high-quality production equipment might be a challenge for some, this criteria is weighted less than the others.

3) Adherence to the Assignment: (e.g. Theme, two locations utilized, etc.)

Thank you for taking part in this exciting short film showcase. We greatly look forward to seeing your completed projects.

If you have any questions, contact Kelly Stowell (435-899-0443, [email protected])

Sponsors

“The Little Hollywood Shoot-Out” is presented by the Center for Education, Business, and the Arts (CEBA), Kane County Office of Tourism, Kane County Economic Development, Kane County Film Commission, Kane County Volunteer Center, Little Hollywood Movie Museum, DOCUTAH, Ghost Rider Films, AT&T, Kanab City, Dixie State University, Parry Lodge, Utah Office of Tourism, Utah Film Commission, and Red Man Movies & Stories.

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