Whirligig Farm
Duration: 08:00 minutes to 15:00 minutes
Subject: Local Urban (Rural) Legend Confrontation
Story Version One: two minutes to three
Audio: of Legend version 1, run under images of Acid Park, bright day, light background audio, also included will be short audio discussion by director narrating location of park and first experience
Images run: Images captured during bright light conditions, sunny, very little or no
Whirligig movement, images will start bright then continue to dark as dusk
approaches, also included will be 35 mm photo files, and color super 8 mm
(kodachrome) and modern color super 8 mm.
Story Version Two: two minutes to three
Audio: of Legend version 2, run under images of Acid Park, rainy day, med. background audio, also included will be short discussion narrative concerning legend’s story
Images run: Images captured during dreary overcast day, more whirligig movement
to fast daylight, 16 mm footage included, also included will be digital SLR photos
modified using photoshop, images also modified using FCP and After Effects
Story Version Three: two minutes to three
Audio of Legend version 3 or alternate story, run under images of Acid Park, Nighttime, heavy background audio, sound effects, and short narrative describing summary of legend themes
Images run: Images captured during storm at night, heavy and frenetic whirligig
movement, focus on alien and otherworldly views, building suspense, also
included will be re-projected and modified footage from super 8
The Real Story of Acid Park: Vollis Simpson: two minutes to three
Sound and image together of interview with the creator of Acid Park, Vollis Simpson.
Topics discussed: the origin of the name acid park, the actual origin ofmain
Legend surrounding daughter’s death, reveal and insight to legend’s spread.
Also included will be location audio sound and narrative summary of topic
including expressive thoughts. Throughout Vollis’ interview will be very
stylized and artistic photography and footage, with stress being on thebeauty
of the art inside of Acid Park
End Credits: Original music composed by bluegrass band and/or guitarist songwriter
Grocery List of Needed Elements for Post:
Four More Interviews to be grabbed using the Morantz and Shot gun Microphone, these have already been confirmed and are in Wilmington so no travel necessary.
Photos and Footage to be modified using Photoshop and After Effects
Already shot footage to be sent off for development. (2 rolls of 16 mm, 6 rolls of Super 8) Remaining three cartridges (modern color, B&W, and Kodachrome) to be shot (waiting for big storm) and also mailed for development.
Developed footage to be projected and re-photographed and modified
More Audio exploration, incl. sound effects and location grab (Big Storm again)
Contact Local Bluegrass Band (Located nearby in Southeastern North Carolina) and Guitarist/Songwriter (also Local). Present them with footage and legends to create original soundtrack and song(s) to accompany film
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Opening night of Cucalorus
The crowd at Jengo's was very excited and lots of background noise were included. rumblings and mumblings exuded as i walked into the darkened theater. i grabbed the first seat i could get as i came in as the intro shorts finished. The first film was "West Bank Story" and was a spoof comedy musical surrounding love, jihadism, racial tension, but most importantly: Love. Very funny at parts this film seemed overly produced for this genre, but amused the audience greatly. This film was too long and could have been edited shorter and included too many unnecessary shots. the next film was the feature doc:The Film Class. this film was very appealing in its Cinema Verite style. The subject matter was intense and interesting and time passed quickly. i felt this film, although assembled by amateurs, included way too many shaky shots. i saw tripods in this film i think they should have used them more. the important theme in the film was the message and i do think that that was clear in its presentation. if the subject matter was not as serious and if the filmmakers did not have so many obstacles to conquer to get this film shown, i feel it would not have been festival worthy just by production value alone, they get a pass living in a third world country and other obvious hardships befalling them. i decided to stay for the shorts that mrs. silva programmed and found 2 of them to be inspiring, the first film (which i cannot remember the title) and the film "elephant music" "elephant music" was dark and somber and gave off feelings of despair and solace. Quite extraordinary actually. The session wrapped with one of the filmmakers Q&A (Penny Lane) and was quite a good time. I learned that without the help of film cooperatives and foundations experimentals would not be as good and possibly non existent. it seemed the better experimental shorts had quite a deal of backing indicated by the lengthy credits. this could be a pro for someone with that kind of access and a con for those without. i really enjoyed "film class" and "elephant music" but could do without west bank story (seemed like a waste of resources, i cant believe it was shot on panavision!) i learned that i need to be there earlier (traffic was kind of bad) and advice i would give would be to research the films you go to see, because you could be stuck paying for a bum film. Not necessarily at this screening, but feedback with other students indicated there were a couple of real stinkers in this years lineup. i'm glad i missed them.
jm
The crowd at Jengo's was very excited and lots of background noise were included. rumblings and mumblings exuded as i walked into the darkened theater. i grabbed the first seat i could get as i came in as the intro shorts finished. The first film was "West Bank Story" and was a spoof comedy musical surrounding love, jihadism, racial tension, but most importantly: Love. Very funny at parts this film seemed overly produced for this genre, but amused the audience greatly. This film was too long and could have been edited shorter and included too many unnecessary shots. the next film was the feature doc:The Film Class. this film was very appealing in its Cinema Verite style. The subject matter was intense and interesting and time passed quickly. i felt this film, although assembled by amateurs, included way too many shaky shots. i saw tripods in this film i think they should have used them more. the important theme in the film was the message and i do think that that was clear in its presentation. if the subject matter was not as serious and if the filmmakers did not have so many obstacles to conquer to get this film shown, i feel it would not have been festival worthy just by production value alone, they get a pass living in a third world country and other obvious hardships befalling them. i decided to stay for the shorts that mrs. silva programmed and found 2 of them to be inspiring, the first film (which i cannot remember the title) and the film "elephant music" "elephant music" was dark and somber and gave off feelings of despair and solace. Quite extraordinary actually. The session wrapped with one of the filmmakers Q&A (Penny Lane) and was quite a good time. I learned that without the help of film cooperatives and foundations experimentals would not be as good and possibly non existent. it seemed the better experimental shorts had quite a deal of backing indicated by the lengthy credits. this could be a pro for someone with that kind of access and a con for those without. i really enjoyed "film class" and "elephant music" but could do without west bank story (seemed like a waste of resources, i cant believe it was shot on panavision!) i learned that i need to be there earlier (traffic was kind of bad) and advice i would give would be to research the films you go to see, because you could be stuck paying for a bum film. Not necessarily at this screening, but feedback with other students indicated there were a couple of real stinkers in this years lineup. i'm glad i missed them.
jm
hello visitors:here is a list of prospective festivals that would seem to be a good fit for this film as far as style and content are concerned, included are a list of fees, to get a better idea of festival plan cost:
these are arranged in chronological order nearest to farthest:
May 31, 2008- NextFrame Touring Festival(For Students only) - Earlybird $20, Regular $25
November 15, 2008- Gasparilla Film Festival - Earlybird $30, Regular $40
November 20, 2008- Black Maria Film and Video - $35 Deadline
November 30, 2008- Full Frame Documentary Film Festival - Regular $35, Standard $55
December 15, 2008- RiverRun Film Festival - Earlybird $20, Regular $25, Late $35, Extended $40, Student $15
January 1, 2009- Drive-In Film Festival - Earlybird $15, Regular $20, Late $25, Extended $40
January 11, 2009- SilverDocs - Earlybird $25, Regular $30, Late $40, Extended $45
February 9, 2009- Rural Route Film Festival - Earlybird $10, Regular $20
February 2009- Cannes - Free
The dates listed are the absolute late day they will accept the films
these are arranged in chronological order nearest to farthest:
May 31, 2008- NextFrame Touring Festival(For Students only) - Earlybird $20, Regular $25
November 15, 2008- Gasparilla Film Festival - Earlybird $30, Regular $40
November 20, 2008- Black Maria Film and Video - $35 Deadline
November 30, 2008- Full Frame Documentary Film Festival - Regular $35, Standard $55
December 15, 2008- RiverRun Film Festival - Earlybird $20, Regular $25, Late $35, Extended $40, Student $15
January 1, 2009- Drive-In Film Festival - Earlybird $15, Regular $20, Late $25, Extended $40
January 11, 2009- SilverDocs - Earlybird $25, Regular $30, Late $40, Extended $45
February 9, 2009- Rural Route Film Festival - Earlybird $10, Regular $20
February 2009- Cannes - Free
The dates listed are the absolute late day they will accept the films
Friday, November 9, 2007
hey kids i hope cucalorus is treating you well, i got a response from rural route and it really surprised me how informative it was i hope it helps everyone else as much as it has me
best
jm
> how many entries to you get a year?
Approx. 200.
>
> how many entries are docs?
Approx. 125.
>
> how many docs do you screen?
19 were screened in this past year's festival.
>
> how many student films do they program?
13 were screened in this past year's festival.
>
> advice to entrants?
Keep it short unless you've got a solid feature planned out!
>
> what do you want to see more or less of?
Always looking for more good narratives, more love stories, and more
foreign
entries (especially from Africa and Asia).
>
> what are some common mistakes filmmakers make
> entering?
Falling in love with their work and not editing their films down. We
see a
lot of good ideas that just last too long. Also, with regards to
narratives, we see a lot of films with good production values that just
don't take enough time with the script.
>
> what really excites you?
A great film that doesn't try too hard, doesn't lag, and as a topper is
even
by someone who lives in a rural area.
best
jm
> how many entries to you get a year?
Approx. 200.
>
> how many entries are docs?
Approx. 125.
>
> how many docs do you screen?
19 were screened in this past year's festival.
>
> how many student films do they program?
13 were screened in this past year's festival.
>
> advice to entrants?
Keep it short unless you've got a solid feature planned out!
>
> what do you want to see more or less of?
Always looking for more good narratives, more love stories, and more
foreign
entries (especially from Africa and Asia).
>
> what are some common mistakes filmmakers make
> entering?
Falling in love with their work and not editing their films down. We
see a
lot of good ideas that just last too long. Also, with regards to
narratives, we see a lot of films with good production values that just
don't take enough time with the script.
>
> what really excites you?
A great film that doesn't try too hard, doesn't lag, and as a topper is
even
by someone who lives in a rural area.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
synopsis of whirlygig farm
an outsider look into the myths and legend surrounding a peculiar plot of land located at the intersection of simpson road and wiggins mill road in lucama north carolina. this film is presented in varying examples of person to person myth of parties that have had interactions and experiences on or near this piece of land. these accounts are the spine and the images the body as the whirlygigs, the metal shop, the road, and the abandoned car and the abandoned house near this property are presented in experimental fashion as the audience is bombarded with spectacular images, new and old, actual and modified, of the farm and surrounding landmarks. this roadside attraction asks us are the stories true or false, if so, who or what is behind this mystery? not far from i-95, this farm, called whirlygig farm or acid park (depending on whose telling you about it) is more than meets the eye.
jm
links that didnt show
rural route film festival
rural route film festival report.
well once i got over the wrong name written down (i heard rule route)i began my research on this very unique festival. i have been waiting for a response from my email and may eventually hear back from them. however there is no contact info except for email. i pursued one of their many venues, the anthology film archive in nyc and spoke to jed. he was very helpful but could also not supply their phone numbers. anyway here is what i found out through crazy research. jm
this is a newer festival, started in 2003 by a couple of brash young men (Alan Webber and Mike Schmidt) who wanted to create a different kind of festival. through their own experience with festivals, they found their niche, the rural route film festival
their mission statement is simple, most festivals seem to lack any real personality and tend to dwell on the name of the city, etc. rural route was created with the intent of bringing country living to nyc (its main stage)
the main fest was listed as july 28 - 30 and also july 20-22 i did not find out what venue the 20-22 dates were listed but the 28-30 dates were at the Anthology Film Archives, 32 Second Ave, NYC, NY
these are the listed main dates but this is also a traveling festival and here are a sample of some of the latest upcoming dates:
oct 27 2007 8:00 pm fifth avenue cinema portland oregon
nov 9 2007 7:00 pm rural route tour program silver city,new mexico@realwestcinema
nov 15 2007 7:00 pm festivalde todometrajes rurales-arica, chile @ arica
nov 16 2007 8:00 pm westfest @ alpine, texas
the submission period is now closed as the fest gears up for a best of 2008 tour but their criteria was simple: rural route accepts all films and videos that can lay claim to a ...rural theme. the primary setting for the work should be rural or within an ag-based city of 200,000 people or less. works can be completed in any year, in any country, at any length
some of the types of films
docs: agricultural themed, music, profiles, international
shorts: experimental (shannon silva film), doc, and animation
features: narrative and doc
historical: music, portrait
length: 3min to 35 min (this is just a sample, there are other lengths)
global: films from ukraine, lithuania, canada, and even sweden
sexuality: some but not major focus
race: not so much
gender: both are represented well here but not a major focus
all in all a very down home feel to this festival, which is their focus. i wish i could have talked to someone, but since this is a travelling fest, i imagine that i will be able to update more later as they become available.
jm
well once i got over the wrong name written down (i heard rule route)i began my research on this very unique festival. i have been waiting for a response from my email and may eventually hear back from them. however there is no contact info except for email. i pursued one of their many venues, the anthology film archive in nyc and spoke to jed. he was very helpful but could also not supply their phone numbers. anyway here is what i found out through crazy research. jm
this is a newer festival, started in 2003 by a couple of brash young men (Alan Webber and Mike Schmidt) who wanted to create a different kind of festival. through their own experience with festivals, they found their niche, the rural route film festival
their mission statement is simple, most festivals seem to lack any real personality and tend to dwell on the name of the city, etc. rural route was created with the intent of bringing country living to nyc (its main stage)
the main fest was listed as july 28 - 30 and also july 20-22 i did not find out what venue the 20-22 dates were listed but the 28-30 dates were at the Anthology Film Archives, 32 Second Ave, NYC, NY
these are the listed main dates but this is also a traveling festival and here are a sample of some of the latest upcoming dates:
oct 27 2007 8:00 pm fifth avenue cinema portland oregon
nov 9 2007 7:00 pm rural route tour program silver city,new mexico@realwestcinema
nov 15 2007 7:00 pm festivalde todometrajes rurales-arica, chile @ arica
nov 16 2007 8:00 pm westfest @ alpine, texas
the submission period is now closed as the fest gears up for a best of 2008 tour but their criteria was simple: rural route accepts all films and videos that can lay claim to a ...rural theme. the primary setting for the work should be rural or within an ag-based city of 200,000 people or less. works can be completed in any year, in any country, at any length
some of the types of films
docs: agricultural themed, music, profiles, international
shorts: experimental (shannon silva film), doc, and animation
features: narrative and doc
historical: music, portrait
length: 3min to 35 min (this is just a sample, there are other lengths)
global: films from ukraine, lithuania, canada, and even sweden
sexuality: some but not major focus
race: not so much
gender: both are represented well here but not a major focus
all in all a very down home feel to this festival, which is their focus. i wish i could have talked to someone, but since this is a travelling fest, i imagine that i will be able to update more later as they become available.
jm
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