With just under a month left for students to get their FilmCAN submissions in, there are four different videos so far competing for FilmCAN. The winning film in each category will be screened at the Victoria Film Festival, as well as win either an iMac with Final Cut Express from Soho Computers or a Sony HD Handycam from Sony Style.
Here's a quick preview of each, starting with the oldest entries first. Click the title to view the video;
The Briefcase, by Spectrum Community School
Jeff Zwicker and Aaron Cunningham teamed up to produce this edgy short, focused around a very intense chase as one boy seeks to keep control of the coveted Briefcase. The cinematography from Aaron Cunningham is quite comic'esque, similar to Sin City. The Briefcase contains some fascinating stunts and a surprise ending. Cinematographer Aaron Cunningham says of the storyline behind The Briefcase, "We wanted to make the punchline at the end literal."
Backstabbed, by Olivia Sorley
An interesting take on the classic 'who dunnit'. Five good friends get together at one of their houses when one is found murdered… The remaining four girls try to sort out who the killer was as they look for clues. Fingers are pointed before the killer finally owns up to the crime.
The Runner, by Spectrum Community School
The creators, Matt, Aaron and Jeff crafted a very stylish video with a powerful ending. A phone call early in causes anger from the main actor causing him to grab a gun and begin to run like a man with a mission. Check out the video for the exciting conclusion. Concept creator Matt Wood said that during the shooting of The Runner, his actor was working with an injured leg although he had to sprint for most of the shoot. "We had to talk him through the pain and we believe he did a great job considering the circumstances."
Super Kid, by Steven Hoffart
The video starts with the purchase of a knife labeled "Super Kid". Staying focused on the knife and it's adventures. When the knife falls into the wrong hands, for drugs, this short movie takes a tragic turn for the worse in it's story. Steven Hoffart had this to say, "'Super kid' was rare for me in the fact it only took one day to film, but of course, steps for planning were taken first. Having an idea all set out for you will reduce headaches and make film making what it should be: FUN. However, when it comes to film making at this age you hit some walls, mainly actors and budget. Keep your actors to a minimum and play on what strengths they have. All 'Super kid' took was two actors, and minimal face acting, allowing for major leeway and fewer mistakes. With budget, find a simple object or story that will work in the area which you live. Scout Victoria for some locations and you'll be amazed at what you can find. Finally, film on a colder day, because heat +heavy costume = Unhappiness"
FilmCAN is off to a great start with the first four entries and many more are anticipated to be arriving up until the deadline on December 15. Check out the entries on our Vimeo group page and make sure to pick your favourites.
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