Register for MAMM Seminars July 25th
Wednesday July 21, 2010 by administrator
Pitch ‘n’ Put it Into Writing
Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon 2010 Seminars
Sunday July 25 @ 1:00 PM
Just in time for this year’s MIGHTY ASIAN MOVIEMAKING MARATHON (August 7 to 19), the MAMM organizers have put together 2 great seminars to help prep team members past and present – and for anybody who’s interested in writing and producing short films.
Hurry! Take advantage of this great opportunity. Seats are limited.
FREE for registered teams, Limit 2 members per Team (either Team Leader plus one other team member, or any two team members).
If you’re interested in attending, please RSVP via email.
Have you registered your MAMM team yet?
Do it now HERE and attend for free!
Haven’t decided on participating in MAMM, but still interested in the seminars?
- TICKETS are $5 at the door (proceeds go to VAFF)
- WHEN: Sunday July 25, 1:00 – 3:00 PM; doors open 12:30 PM
- WHERE: Blanche Macdonald Centre, 460 Robson St., downtown Vancouver
If you’re interested in attending, please RESERVE a seat via email.
Seminar #1:
Pitch or Perish – Getting Optioned
Seminar lead: Doug Barber (with Q&A to follow)
1:00 – 1:50 PM
Seminar #2:
Screenwriting for the Short Narrative Format – Why A Short is Not a Mini Feature
Seminar lead: Dylan Akio Smith (with Q&A to follow)
2:10 – 3:00 PM
About Doug Barber
Doug Barber is an award-winning writer, director and creative entrepreneur. In his mid-twenties, he co-founded a real estate investment company that grew from a standing start to over $15 million in sales in only its second year before undergoing a merger and successful public offering. Doug stayed on to head up innovative marketing programs for the newly amalgamated company which within two more years had grown to over $100 million in sales. Since then Doug has gone on to provide venture marketing consulting for a number of new start-ups in various industries. Doug has also developed successful entertainment properties for global brands such as Disney and Electronic Arts and has written original material for movies, television and video games including the blockbuster hit Def Jam: Fight for NY that generated over $100 million in sales. Doug holds a BBA from Simon Fraser University.
About Dylan Akio Smith
Dylan Akio Smith graduated from the UBC Film Program in 2000, and has been steadily working in film ever since. As a director, Dylan has directed the award winning short films, The Bug, Imetacanine, Man Feel Pain which won the Best Short Film at the Toronto International Film Festival, Night for the Canadian Film Centre, and most recently Big Head which was the first Canadian film screened at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2009 and later was acquired by the CBC. Dylan also directed a feature film in 2005 called The Cabin Movie which has been distributed in Canada, the U.S., Australia, Germany and Brazil. Currently, Dylan directs, shoots and edits game capture for EA Sports and their FIFA Franchise while gearing up to direct two feature films, Doppelganger Paul and The Job with The Whatever Institute. Dylan has also mentored and/or sat on the jury for the Crazy 8s Film Festival, The Vancouver Film School, The BC Student Film Festival, The Whistler Film Festival,Cineworks, The UBC Film Program, Final Draught and Summer Visions. He is represented by Carmen Bonnici at Pacific Artists in Vancouver.
Mighty Asian Online Registration Form
Friday July 9, 2010 by administrator
Hurry! Sign up your team for the 6th Annual Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon. Top prize: $1000 cash. Entry deadline is August 5, 6 PM.
Registration Form after the jump:
Mighty Asian 2010 Rules + Regulations
Thursday July 8, 2010 by administrator
Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon Registration Info
- Gather your team. Choose the genre(s). Incorporate one creative element. Pitch the story. Make your film.
- Get creative, keep it real, and have a blast making movies this summer!
- Now in its sixth year, the Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon challenges up to 15 teams to produce an 8-minute film in 13 days – running August 7 to 19!
Contest Highlights for MAMM 2010
- Compulsory 1: choose your genre – or combination of genres (see list of genres below).
- Compulsory 2: incorporate into your film a creative element (see list below).
- Pitch your story to a panel of industry professionals & judges.
- Shoot and edit an 8-minute film.
- Attend the Gala Screening where the Top 3 films get production awards. First place receives $1,000 cash!
- Top 3 films get guaranteed selection into Vancouver Asian Film Festival, Nov. 7-10.
- Have your film shown on television.
Continue reading for this year’s Rules & Regulations…
