2004 Atom Films Contest

[T-bone]

Good Luck to all who entered!

http://atomfilms.shockwave.com/af/spotligh...tions/starwars/ (http://atomfilms.shockwave.com/af/spotlight/collections/starwars/)

http://www.starwars.com/hyperspace/member/...ws20040422.html (http://www.starwars.com/hyperspace/member/about/news/news20040422.html)

here are 4 previews.

[Darth Darthy]

I watched those last night and was not impressed. Some of the CG on that P'unked thing was nice but the pacing was all out making it dull.

[Weebacca the Wookie]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Good Luck to all who entered![/b][/quote]

Hey! I haven't entered yet! The deadline is June 15th, isn't it?
Or have I gotten it all wrong? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/giveup.gif




Whish everyone who has entered good luck though... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[T-bone]

No you have time - i worded that wrong.

[Weebacca the Wookie]

Puh! That's a relief, T'bone! You really had me scared for a second! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Weebacca the Wookie]

THiS IS AN OUTRAGE!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/devil.gif

I've just read through the contest rules for the SW Fan Film Awards again! Apparantly I must have missed something the first time I read through 'cause it says that only legal residents of either USA, UK, JAPAN or CANADA (not Quebec) are allowed to enter the contest!!!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>3. Eligibility:
This contest is open to natural persons who are 13 years of age or older and are legal residents of the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), the United Kingdom, and Japan.[/b][/quote]

This is so unfair!! I've been thinking about this contest every day in the last three months, and then I discover this!!!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

I really think the contest should be open to anyone (I wonder why Australians aren't allowed...and people from Quebec, what wrong have they done...)

Once again I feel like Luke, stucked on Tatooine while everyone else is out there having fun...

[T-bone]

Yikes! Sorry man...you should find a US partner to submit for ya style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
hehe

[Weebacca the Wookie]

But it's really a matter of principle!!!!
But I guess I could try that, T'bone...thanks for your suggestion btw.

Or I could make one he** of a good fan film for the 2005 contest and submit it, and then they would learn it the hard way what they've missed!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/devil.gif

*sigh* style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

[RogueProductions]

I don't personally do this contest because I like my films to be of some length. But then again, I've got my professional work to do before I can make a fanfilm for fun.

[Guybrush]

I've entered the Atom film awards but still have not had an answer. Its been 10 days.

If they don't like your film do they respond to you or do they leave you hanging?

[T-bone]

It takes a little while. We submitted ours a few weeks ago. We hope they accept it since they accepted our others the last 2 years but it's up to them, honestly. It's a waiting game right now. They have loads of films to screen to multiple people so it can take a while.

Good luck to you!

[Jeff Cioletti]

The wait is making me very nervous.

[bluemilk]

Originally posted by Weebacca the Wookie@Apr 25 2004, 05:22 AM
...and people from Quebec, what wrong have they done...)

It's not the fault of the contest creators...Quebec has gaming laws which forbid residents from entering certain contests and draws etc.

[Guybrush]

Link to the film I submitted to AtomFilms:
Heard about xdrive so lets see if this works.

http://plus.xdrive.com/u/40699971/23588134...ZkHPZRd0eDWWYN1 (http://plus.xdrive.com/u/40699971/235881340eG1sZkHPZRd0eDWWYN1)


Directions: 1. click on http adress
2. On xdrive page do one of two things..
a) log in with ioetp1972@yahoo.com, pinball
as password
b) OR register for free 15 day trial.
3. press the login button

4. click the select box next to the file
5. click the download button in the top
left corner

On DSL it took me 11 minutes to download.

Potential problems: I don't know how many people can log onto the site with the same username and password. If its just one person, this won't work.

I don't have a place to show this, so its the best I could do.

[T-bone]

I'm on cable and it's still downloading really slow - must be their servers.
Anyhow - it's coming down now. I'll have a look when it's done.

[T-bone]

Hey - I saw it.

That was great! Really nice job on that. I got a real kick out of it, thanks!

I hope you get in! I don't see why you wouldn't.

[Guybrush]

Thanks T-bone, we watched yours at the office yesterday. There was about 5 of us watching your third installment.

You did a really good job on that. Who did the music? That music is spot on.

Nice timing and great pace on Silent but Deadly, I love the pace and the flow on all the films you guys have done, how long did you guys tinker with the editing?

[T-bone]

Coolio - me and Jeff worked really hard on the last one. The music is just royalty free piano stuff we bought and we tinkered so that it all fell into place. This one seemed to really just fall together, kind of like the first one. Editing was done in a few sessions because this one was 12 minutes as opposed to the others which were much shorter. We did this in about 5-6 sessions of varied times....some almost 6-8 hours long. Editing this one seemed easier though it was longer however. Part 2 was definitely the most troubling of the three in regards to just about everything - music, editing, technical problems etc. It was sort of rushed so you know, in context I think we did well and it did win an award so there ya go. We really do love this new one however - proud of it.

I guess we should take this to the thread for the films style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

However - i did enjoy yours...feel free to make a thread for it and put in that info on how people can download it and see it.

[Trilogist]

http://www.jedinet.com/miscellaneous/#3176...0,20040525,6812 (http://www.jedinet.com/miscellaneous/#31760,20040525,6812)

Don't worry T, to provide "equal time" I promise to post a news story about SBD3. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[stormtrooper9]

Originally posted by Guybrush@May 22 2004, 02:41 PM
Thanks T-bone, we watched yours at the office yesterday. There was about 5 of us watching your third installment.

You did a really good job on that. Who did the music? That music is spot on.

Nice timing and great pace on Silent but Deadly, I love the pace and the flow on all the films you guys have done, how long did you guys tinker with the editing?
Where is SBD 3 Last time I check it was not there?

[T-bone]

http://www.fadproductions.com/sbd <---it's here until they tell us they've accepted it, then it goes up on Atomfilms.com.

[kopernikuz]

Originally posted by Guybrush@May 22 2004, 12:12 PM
Link to the film I submitted to AtomFilms:
Heard about xdrive so lets see if this works.

I downloaded but it can't play in Quicktime, it says it's "not a file that Quicktime understands". style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif

[Trilogist]

What version of QT are you using?

[kopernikuz]

I wondered if that was it too... but it's the newest version, I just downloaded the other day. Perhaps it only works on older versions? That'd be kind of backwards...

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[Mann]

of those up now, Silent But Deadly 3 is the best, and like last year, should win.

[T-bone]

Well technically it hasn't been accepted yet but thanks.
we hope they take it.

[RollaFett]

Hell, T, even I liked it! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif
Seriously, though, I really did enjoy it, great job to both of you guys!

[T-bone]

Thanks!
Now post it in the SBD thread style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
heh.

[Trilogist]

You're the boss, Boss. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

Anxiouxly awaiting word if Atom accepts your film ...

[T-bone]

Tril - I don't know where exactly that goes but I hardly think the atom films thread is the place, eh?
Why not start a new thread?

Anyhow - still no word from Atom on our film making the cut this year. I wonder what's up and if they're having doubts now...

[Tango]

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I sent my film on April 30th so I have given up hope.
My friend sent hers on May 27th so I have more hope for her.
I wish they would at least send a rejection letter.
Lost Hope,
D

[T-bone]

I think they do send rejection letters or emails but I'm not sure.

We still are waiting on our acceptance or denial info.

[Tango]

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My friend Wendy sent her film last year and never heard anything.

[T-bone]

ugh!
Well we have our other two films up with them so hopefully they'll send us something.

Is that you in your avatar?
Hey - start up a thread for your SW film! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Jeff Cioletti]

far be it from me to be optimistic, but keep in mind that the deadline isn't until June 15.

we may yet hear something.

[PLW]

Yes, that is Tango herself as Leia in the avatar there. She would answer herself but she's on the road driving 3+ hours to get to my house right now. We're working on a non-SW film together this week.

This is her friend who also sent a film into AtomFilms (they got it May 27) and is anxiously awaiting a response.

[T-bone]

Awesome - welcome and let's hear about that film!
Feel free to make a new thread for it.

[stuff42]

We posted our entries on Monday. Anyone else still working on theirs?

[T-bone]

Just waitin.

[Tango]

Me too, just waiting and about to pull my hair out wishing I would know one way or another, just 4 days left.
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[Tango]

Today is the last day to get films into the Star Wars fan contest so lets all cross our fingers and hope for the best.

[T-bone]

Yes - good luck to all!

[Tango]

I am soooooooooo excited, I just got home and heard word that Wendy's film 8 mins was picked to be in the SW contest. They wrote her today and I am acting in it so I am also excited about being on the net, wahoo. This is our first time getting in. We have made three films and this is our second year trying, so I am soooooooo happy tonight.
God Bless

[T-bone]

Excellent news! Good luck to you.

[stuff42]

Our new one got in. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/chortle.gif

[Tango]

What is it called and did you just find out?

[stuff42]

If I tell you the title, it'll give away the concept. Should be up later today now anyway, so I will set up a thread.

We found out the beginning of last week, but I wasn't sure that we would get all the forms in on time so I didn't mention it. Didn't want to jinx ourselves. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue2.gif

We've tried the last two years, but this is the first time we got in. We entered older versions of The Bounty Hunters Talk Back before. If you haven't seen that one, check out my sig.

[T-bone]

http://atomfilms.shockwave.com/af/spotligh...tions/starwars/ (http://atomfilms.shockwave.com/af/spotlight/collections/starwars/)

The films are up! Good luck to all who entered, especially Wendy and Deb! Oh and Guybrush and stuff42 as well!

[Guybrush]

Thanks T-bone, but it would take a lot to catch up with you. You have had two of your movies accepted and have walked away with a gold statue. Pretty impressive!

[PLW]

Thanks, T'Bone! And thanks for the thumbs up for the film at AtomFilms. I'm still completely surprised that it's in there but I'll just enjoy the ride. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Tango]

Thanks T'bone, wish your film could be there with them.
I still need to find a way to see it.

[T-bone]

http://atomfilms.shockwave.com/af/spotligh...tions/starwars/ (http://atomfilms.shockwave.com/af/spotlight/collections/starwars/)

CONGRATS TO DEB AND WENDY!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATS TO DEB AND WENDY!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATS TO DEB AND WENDY!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATS TO DEB AND WENDY!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATS TO DEB AND WENDY!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATS TO DEB AND WENDY!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATS TO DEB AND WENDY!!!!!!!!!!

We now have one more thing in common!

[stuff42]

Congratulations guys. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wave.gif

Maybe next year we'll get a better response.

[PLW]

Thanks T'Bone! My head was spinning, that's for sure! I'm proud to carry on the Spirit of Fandom tradition. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

The whole con was a blast between that and meeting Mark Hamill for the first time and getting to tell Irvin Kirshner that he directed my favorite film EVER. I'd never been to Comic Con before and loved every minute of it.

[Tango]

me kes are no working bu
hanks bone
i was so much fun and nice o bmee he pinball guss i hope ou can undersand his he kes are no working.
i am no drunk
;0
d\

[T-bone]

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[Guybrush]

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/joetp1972/my_photos

On that site are some pics from the show. I had a great time and enjoyed meeting everyone. I never new comic-con was so huge. It was such a rush being at the awards. Makes me want to try again.

Congrats Wendy and Deborah. It was nice meeting you. If you guys ever need help on a project let me know.

Untill next time... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wave.gif Bye!

[PLW]

Hey! It was great meeting you too! Thanks for posting the pics link. I'm going to be posting my pics today or tomorrow and there's one of you and your family. That would be great to work together on a film. Now I've just gotta get inspired for the next one. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.gif

[stuff42]

Looks like Comic Con was fun. Wish I could have gone. Hopefully next year we'll come on over to C3. Make a trip of it.

Are any of you guys going to do anything for AtomFilms next year? We've got a few concepts to work on, but who knows if they will get finished in time. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue2.gif

[T-bone]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Are any of you guys going to do anything for AtomFilms next year?[/b][/quote]

No.

[Tango]

I want to but not sure what to do.
Here is a link to our pics from Comic Con

http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/wendy_woo...m/ph//my_photos (http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/wendy_woody2000/album?.dir=/dfc4&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos)

[MusicFreak_08]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banghead.gif Something's wrong with this site! I can't get anything to work!!