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>>> ABOUT THE CALL FOR ENTRIES
The Seventh Annual Filmed by Bike is open for entries of bike-themed film shorts (8 minutes or under). Deadline is February 15, 2009. Selected films will be screened April 10-12, 2009 in Portland, Oregon.
>>> TIPS
* EDIT! Most pieces we get are 8 minutes and it's way too long. This festival is all about short shorts. Sometimes, it's the 1:45 piece that's our favorite. You can capture the essence of an establishing shot in seconds. Hone in.
* DON'T BE SO LITERAL The festival is Filmed by Bike. That doesn't mean you need to film while riding your bike. If your idea is to ride around town and show us what you see while you ride your bike, it will bore us to hell and will not make it into the festival.
* HOME MOVIES SUCK We have no interest in unedited YouTube-quality home movies. There is no way they will make the cut.
* NO LONG PIECES - WE MEAN IT If it is over 8 minutes, we'll automatically reject it. Edit. Then edit some more.
* GO SHORTY Why did we create a festival all about movie shorts? Because we love short movies. Keep it short and you have a better chance of getting in because your movie will probably be much, much better.
* DON'T MAKE US SICK Watch that shaky camera and out of focus shit. So you didn't get the shot, big deal. Don't make a theater of people sick. Keep it clean and quality.
>>> SUBMISSION DETAILS
...format: CD/DVD only
Authored DVDs are preferred
...length: 8 minutes or under
Anything longer will be rejected, no exceptions
...deadline: February 15
...submit to: Filmed by Bike, 1158 NE Morton, Portland OR 97211
Do not come to the door of our headquarters. Send it to us or use the mailbox.
...submissions will not be returned
>>> GO INDEPENDENT AWARDS
Use independent music and maybe you'll win $100.
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