Yahoo... we have won a prize.
Better Than Figs wins Best Use of Prop Award
Best Use of Prop... and the winner is: Better Than Figs!
Yahoo... we have won a prize.
Yahoo... we have won a prize.
Wrap Party and Awards Ceremony
Date: Friday, May 23
Time: 8:30pm, WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT 9PM
Place: Fresh Bar , 21 Lothian Road
Notes: Free to all 48HFP teams and ticketholders for the Cameo Screenings.
Awards will be given in 15 categories: Best Film, Best Directing, Best Writing, Best Cinematography, Best Acting, Best Editing, Best Sound Design, Best Use of Character, Best Use of Prop, Best Use of Line of Dialogue, Best Special Effects, Best Musical Score, Best Costumes and 2 Audience Awards (for which even late films are eligible).
Grand Prize: Avid Media Composer! Other fantastic prizes include a GMAC Membership, discounted hire from Progressive Broadcast, a Cameo Membership, DVDs from Soda Pictures, books from Wallflower Press and more.
Time: 8:30pm, WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT 9PM
Place: Fresh Bar , 21 Lothian Road
Notes: Free to all 48HFP teams and ticketholders for the Cameo Screenings.
Awards will be given in 15 categories: Best Film, Best Directing, Best Writing, Best Cinematography, Best Acting, Best Editing, Best Sound Design, Best Use of Character, Best Use of Prop, Best Use of Line of Dialogue, Best Special Effects, Best Musical Score, Best Costumes and 2 Audience Awards (for which even late films are eligible).
Grand Prize: Avid Media Composer! Other fantastic prizes include a GMAC Membership, discounted hire from Progressive Broadcast, a Cameo Membership, DVDs from Soda Pictures, books from Wallflower Press and more.
STILLS - Somebody Wait for Me (2008)
Stills from the short fiction film 'Somebody Wait for Me' (2008) by the team Better Than Figs, for the 48 Hour Film Competition in Edinburgh. click to enlarge
Let's get this film started
We have picked the following elements for the making of our film.
- Genre: Roadmovie
- Character: Robert / Roberta Darling, Restauranteur
- Prop: a CD
- Line of Dialogue: Is that the best you've got.
48 Hour Film Competition Team: Better Than Figs
Production Meeting: Wednesday 14th of May at 6pm
Venue Stills Gallery, Cockburn Street, Edinburgh.
There is an opportunity to take an induction course lasting one hour at Stills Gallery prior to the meeting. This costs £15 for each person and will commence at 6.30pm the same day.
Venue Stills Gallery, Cockburn Street, Edinburgh.
There is an opportunity to take an induction course lasting one hour at Stills Gallery prior to the meeting. This costs £15 for each person and will commence at 6.30pm the same day.
CREW: Director - Freda O'Byrne
About the Director
This is an exciting project to be involved in. For a long time I have made theatre by asking myself – if it was a film how would we do it? What skills do the audience bring to this event – how can we take account of that? This project is giving me the opportunity to work the opposite way round, to find out how a certain way of making theatre might influence the making of a film. I am looking forward to finding out what the questions are…..
This is an exciting project to be involved in. For a long time I have made theatre by asking myself – if it was a film how would we do it? What skills do the audience bring to this event – how can we take account of that? This project is giving me the opportunity to work the opposite way round, to find out how a certain way of making theatre might influence the making of a film. I am looking forward to finding out what the questions are…..
CREW: Sound Recordist - Alan Taylor
About the Sound Recordist
My name is Alan Taylor and I am a keen beginner filmmaker. I'm friendly and easy to get on with; have
been interested in all aspects of film production since being inspired by famous filmmakers around the
world and then from my experiences of media studies at Portobello High School.
Since then, I have been involved with a large amount of projects and look forward to developing my own personal body of work in
the future. I'm currently a member of Jewel and Esk College doing an HNC in film/television production.
Useful links:
www.livevideo.com/alantaylor925
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=713893774
My name is Alan Taylor and I am a keen beginner filmmaker. I'm friendly and easy to get on with; have
been interested in all aspects of film production since being inspired by famous filmmakers around the
world and then from my experiences of media studies at Portobello High School.
Since then, I have been involved with a large amount of projects and look forward to developing my own personal body of work in
the future. I'm currently a member of Jewel and Esk College doing an HNC in film/television production.
Useful links:
www.livevideo.com/alantaylor925
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=713893774
CREW: Director of Photography - Willem van Heemstra
About the Director of Photography (DOP)
Hi, my name is Willem. I come from Amsterdam (Holland) and am 3rd year film student at Edinburgh College of Art, graduating in 2009.
I also run my own enterprise at www.vanheemstrapictures.com to encourage the visual media development and production online and offline.
As DOP I hope to contribute to the team's massive effort in making a film in 48 hours.
Hi, my name is Willem. I come from Amsterdam (Holland) and am 3rd year film student at Edinburgh College of Art, graduating in 2009.
I also run my own enterprise at www.vanheemstrapictures.com to encourage the visual media development and production online and offline.
As DOP I hope to contribute to the team's massive effort in making a film in 48 hours.
Production Documents
Here is a checklist to help you keep track of all your paperwork.
Production Documents Checklist.
Here is a zip file with all of the documents.
Production Documents Zip File.
Production Documents Checklist.
Here is a zip file with all of the documents.
Production Documents Zip File.
Rules - UPDATE 2008
2008 RULES
As the 48 Hour Film Project enters its 7th year, we continue to update and modify our rules. This year there are a few changes.
1. 2008 Genres
We've done our customary genre shake-up. "Mockumentary" and "Action/Adventure" have been retired for the year. In their place we've added "Buddy Film," made "Film de Femme" a regular genre, and reinstated "Superhero." And, everyone's favorite, "Musical or Western," will be back!
Complete list of genres:
* Buddy Film
* Comedy
* Detective/cop
* Drama
* Fantasy
* Film de Femme (see below)
* Holiday Film
* Horror
* Musical or Western
* Road Movie
* Romance
* Sci Fi
* Spy
* Superhero
Film de Femme
Never heard of a Film de Femme? That's because we invented it! This genre is specifically designed by the 48HFP to encourage strong roles for females in 48HFP films. A Film de Femme is a film featuring one or more strong female characters. Romantic comedies or "chick flicks" are included in this genre, but are only a subset. What's a strong female character? Think Police Chief Marge Gunderson in Fargo, Bette Davis in All About Eve, Reese Witherspoon in Election or Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich. Smart and complicated. Try to avoid having a woman doing a man's job like a man would do his job. And contrary to public opinion, strong women characters are not required to kill someone!
2. 2008 Wild Card Genres
* Animal Film
* Children's Film
* Ghost Movie
* Historical Fiction/Period Piece
* Mystery
* Silent Film
* Sports Film
* War Film
3. TAPE FORMAT UPDATE: After many discussions with 48HFP filmmakers and editors of the master screening tapes, we have improved Rule #12 of the Filmmaking Rules to allow for a self-contained, Standard Definition, Quicktime file with no proprietary codecs on a data DVD. This is NOT just any Quicktime file. "Self-contained" means that the entire movie is within the Quicktime file. "Standard Definition" (also known as SD) means that the file should be 720x480 pixels and not in HD. "Without proprietary codecs" means no Avid or Final Cut Pro codecs. Filmmakers should check the Quicktime file to make sure that it is larger than 1GB. If it is not, then it has probably been compressed too much or is not a self-contained file. As usual, filmmakers should try to turn in a back-up copy in a second format.
As usual, filmmakers should try to turn in a back-up copy in a second format. If we cannot play your film on our equipment, you may be disqualified.
Here is the revised Rule #12 as posted on:
http://www.48hourfilm.com/filmmakers/rules-filmmaking.php
"12. The finished film/video must be PAL and submitted on one of the following:
* miniDV (preferred)
* a self-contained, Standard Definition (SD), Quicktime file with no proprietary codecs (that is, no Avid or Final Cut Pro codecs) on a data DVD
* DVD
* VHS
We recommend that each team submit two copies of the final film. If we cannot view your film on our equipment, it may be disqualified."
For more information on the new format, visit:
http://www.48hourfilm.com/filmmakers/quicktime-submissions.php
4. Each team leader must sign and deliver a Participant's Agreement to the Kickoff Event. (In previous years, the agreement was mailed in.)
5. Instead of the generic Performance Release, we have created specific releases for talent, music and materials this year. The following 3 documents can be found on the For Filmmakers/ Production Documents site found at: http://www.48hourfilm.com/filmmakers/documents.php. As usual, these documents are in addition to the Liability Waiver Form that each person on the cast AND crew must sign.
- Talent Release Form (for actors and other talent)
- Music Release Form
- Materials Release Form (for photographs and other materials)
Permits
This site is geared towards larger shoots, but is good advice to smaller shoots as well: http://www.edinfilm.com/filming/permits
As you can see, you don't need a permit to shoot in public.
However you should take precautions if you are shooting private property. Your team's producer should print out a few of the location release forms (on our website under FOR FILMMAKERS, PRODUCTION DOCUMENTS) and bring them to the shoots, then if you decide you want to shoot in front of a kebab shop or in a library, just get the person in charge to sign the location release form. It's always best to ask people before you start filming their property. But in terms of public property, no permit necessary.
As the 48 Hour Film Project enters its 7th year, we continue to update and modify our rules. This year there are a few changes.
1. 2008 Genres
We've done our customary genre shake-up. "Mockumentary" and "Action/Adventure" have been retired for the year. In their place we've added "Buddy Film," made "Film de Femme" a regular genre, and reinstated "Superhero." And, everyone's favorite, "Musical or Western," will be back!
Complete list of genres:
* Buddy Film
* Comedy
* Detective/cop
* Drama
* Fantasy
* Film de Femme (see below)
* Holiday Film
* Horror
* Musical or Western
* Road Movie
* Romance
* Sci Fi
* Spy
* Superhero
Film de Femme
Never heard of a Film de Femme? That's because we invented it! This genre is specifically designed by the 48HFP to encourage strong roles for females in 48HFP films. A Film de Femme is a film featuring one or more strong female characters. Romantic comedies or "chick flicks" are included in this genre, but are only a subset. What's a strong female character? Think Police Chief Marge Gunderson in Fargo, Bette Davis in All About Eve, Reese Witherspoon in Election or Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich. Smart and complicated. Try to avoid having a woman doing a man's job like a man would do his job. And contrary to public opinion, strong women characters are not required to kill someone!
2. 2008 Wild Card Genres
* Animal Film
* Children's Film
* Ghost Movie
* Historical Fiction/Period Piece
* Mystery
* Silent Film
* Sports Film
* War Film
3. TAPE FORMAT UPDATE: After many discussions with 48HFP filmmakers and editors of the master screening tapes, we have improved Rule #12 of the Filmmaking Rules to allow for a self-contained, Standard Definition, Quicktime file with no proprietary codecs on a data DVD. This is NOT just any Quicktime file. "Self-contained" means that the entire movie is within the Quicktime file. "Standard Definition" (also known as SD) means that the file should be 720x480 pixels and not in HD. "Without proprietary codecs" means no Avid or Final Cut Pro codecs. Filmmakers should check the Quicktime file to make sure that it is larger than 1GB. If it is not, then it has probably been compressed too much or is not a self-contained file. As usual, filmmakers should try to turn in a back-up copy in a second format.
As usual, filmmakers should try to turn in a back-up copy in a second format. If we cannot play your film on our equipment, you may be disqualified.
Here is the revised Rule #12 as posted on:
http://www.48hourfilm.com/filmmakers/rules-filmmaking.php
"12. The finished film/video must be PAL and submitted on one of the following:
* miniDV (preferred)
* a self-contained, Standard Definition (SD), Quicktime file with no proprietary codecs (that is, no Avid or Final Cut Pro codecs) on a data DVD
* DVD
* VHS
We recommend that each team submit two copies of the final film. If we cannot view your film on our equipment, it may be disqualified."
For more information on the new format, visit:
http://www.48hourfilm.com/filmmakers/quicktime-submissions.php
4. Each team leader must sign and deliver a Participant's Agreement to the Kickoff Event. (In previous years, the agreement was mailed in.)
5. Instead of the generic Performance Release, we have created specific releases for talent, music and materials this year. The following 3 documents can be found on the For Filmmakers/ Production Documents site found at: http://www.48hourfilm.com/filmmakers/documents.php. As usual, these documents are in addition to the Liability Waiver Form that each person on the cast AND crew must sign.
- Talent Release Form (for actors and other talent)
- Music Release Form
- Materials Release Form (for photographs and other materials)
Permits
This site is geared towards larger shoots, but is good advice to smaller shoots as well: http://www.edinfilm.com/filming/permits
As you can see, you don't need a permit to shoot in public.
However you should take precautions if you are shooting private property. Your team's producer should print out a few of the location release forms (on our website under FOR FILMMAKERS, PRODUCTION DOCUMENTS) and bring them to the shoots, then if you decide you want to shoot in front of a kebab shop or in a library, just get the person in charge to sign the location release form. It's always best to ask people before you start filming their property. But in terms of public property, no permit necessary.
Filmmaking Rules
The Filmmaking Rules can be found at http://www.48hourfilm.com/filmmakers/rules-filmmaking.php
Official Rules (48 hour film Edinburgh, UK)
All submitted films must be in PAL format (not NTSC). If you have any questions about formats e-mail Sam Goldblatt. All other rules are correct and can be found at http://www.48hourfilm.com/filmmakers/rules-official.php.
LOCATION - Dr Neil’s Garden
Dr Neil’s Garden, Old Church Lane, Duddingston, Edinburgh EH15 3PX
Dr Neil’s Garden is one of the most remarkable gardens in Scotland today. Lying next to the church, where the lower slopes of Arthur’s Seat meet Duddingston Loch, this secluded garden is the result of the imagination, dedication and sheer hard work of Drs Andrew and Nancy Neil.
Dr Neil’s Garden is one of the most remarkable gardens in Scotland today. Lying next to the church, where the lower slopes of Arthur’s Seat meet Duddingston Loch, this secluded garden is the result of the imagination, dedication and sheer hard work of Drs Andrew and Nancy Neil.
LOCATION - Duddingston Kirk Gardens
Duddingston Kirk Gardens, Old Church Lane, Duddingston, Edinburgh EH15 3PX
Duddingston Kirk is one of the oldest places of worship in the country that is still used for worship today. Despite it’s age, the Kirk has a young and enthusiastic congregation of over 730 members, from over 520 households. The Kirk and its associated buildings are in use throughout the week and is a focal-point for the village and local community.
More: http://www.duddingstonkirk.co.uk
Duddingston Kirk is one of the oldest places of worship in the country that is still used for worship today. Despite it’s age, the Kirk has a young and enthusiastic congregation of over 730 members, from over 520 households. The Kirk and its associated buildings are in use throughout the week and is a focal-point for the village and local community.
More: http://www.duddingstonkirk.co.uk
LOCATION - Two Thin Laddies
Two Thin Laddies, 103 High Riggs, Tollcross, Edinburgh EH3 9RP
Two Thin Laddies is a family run, independent bistro cafe specialising in quality, home made foods at affordable prices. “It’s the personal touch that sets this café apart”.
Two Thin Laddies is a family run, independent bistro cafe specialising in quality, home made foods at affordable prices. “It’s the personal touch that sets this café apart”.
CAST - Young People
Ben More - Actor ('Max')
Glenn Furnivall - Actor ('Robert Darling', Cafe Owner)
Euan Jackson - Extra in the Cafe & Runner
Lewis DeMelo - Cafe Assistant
Some of the young people (Euan Jackson and Ben More) who are taking part in the 48 hour film project are home educated. For information about Home Educating your child in Scotland contact Schoolhouse http://www.schoolhouse.org.uk Independent information and support .
As an established national Scottish charity dedicated to supporting learning outside the school system, Schoolhouse remains committed to providing independent information and support to home educators and potential home educators, and to ensuring that they receive fair, consistent and equal treatment in their dealings with local authorities.
A recognised Scottish Charity (No. SC026965), Schoolhouse Home Education Association aims to:
* support and enable the education of children and young people outwith school
* support and enable parental involvement in their children's education
* encourage children to take responsibility for, and participate in decisions about, their education in accordance with their own wishes
* promote community responsibility for children's education
Glenn Furnivall - Actor ('Robert Darling', Cafe Owner)
Euan Jackson - Extra in the Cafe & Runner
Lewis DeMelo - Cafe Assistant
Some of the young people (Euan Jackson and Ben More) who are taking part in the 48 hour film project are home educated. For information about Home Educating your child in Scotland contact Schoolhouse http://www.schoolhouse.org.uk Independent information and support .
As an established national Scottish charity dedicated to supporting learning outside the school system, Schoolhouse remains committed to providing independent information and support to home educators and potential home educators, and to ensuring that they receive fair, consistent and equal treatment in their dealings with local authorities.
A recognised Scottish Charity (No. SC026965), Schoolhouse Home Education Association aims to:
* support and enable the education of children and young people outwith school
* support and enable parental involvement in their children's education
* encourage children to take responsibility for, and participate in decisions about, their education in accordance with their own wishes
* promote community responsibility for children's education
CAST - Active Arts Participants
About Active Arts Participants
Following the success of the pilot programme, East Lothian Council is now funding the roll out of the programme to other areas of the county.
The programme is specifically for the improvement of mental health and well being in later life. Active Arts was set up to tackle social isolation and offer activities to anyone over the age of 50.
Active Arts Participants taking part in this film project members of the drama group which meets at the Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh each Wednesday from 10.30 to 12.30. The drama leader is Freda O’Byrne.
For more information please contact the East Lothian Arts Service on 0131 665 9900
- John Jessiman - Actor ('Josh')
- Frances Cunningham - Actress ('Grandmother')
- Jeannie Gunn - Actress ('Gardener')
- Iain Jackson - Extra in Cafe
- Janet Joe - Actress ('Jessie')
- Wilma McKenzie - Extra in Cafe
- Frank Slaven
- Katie Stevenson - Actress ('Kitty')
- Margaret Thomas - Actress ('Annie')
- Margaret Waugh - Extra in Cafe
Following the success of the pilot programme, East Lothian Council is now funding the roll out of the programme to other areas of the county.
The programme is specifically for the improvement of mental health and well being in later life. Active Arts was set up to tackle social isolation and offer activities to anyone over the age of 50.
Active Arts Participants taking part in this film project members of the drama group which meets at the Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh each Wednesday from 10.30 to 12.30. The drama leader is Freda O’Byrne.
For more information please contact the East Lothian Arts Service on 0131 665 9900
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