Renton FilmFrenzy is back, ready to feature aspiring filmmakers as they use Renton as a backdrop for their FilmFrenzy competition entries.
The best will win a Curvee Award and a cash prize.
Registration for this October’s 50-hour Second Annual Renton FilmFrenzy ends at 5 p.m. Friday (Oct. 9).
New this year is a sponsorship of the 2009 Seattle International Film Festival’s (SIFF) FutureWave program.
“We are excited to bring back the Renton FilmFrenzy after its overwhelming success last year. The Curvee Awards will be even more coveted this year, so mark your calendars and prepare for the action,” said Renton Mayor Denis Law.
This year’s Renton FilmFrenzy is Oct 16 – 18. The application deadline is Oct. 9. Details about the 2009 Renton FilmFrenzy are at www.RentonFilmFrenzy.com.
The Renton Community Marketing Campaign, sponsor of the Renton FilmFrenzy, also has announced a new sponsorship of the SIFF’s FutureWave program, which offers the region’s youth a direct link to SIFF Cinema, the Seattle International Film Festival, and
the diverse local filmmaking community.
Additional FutureWave information is available here.
The 2009 FilmFrenzy organizers have commissioned a video, “You can never get away from the paparazzi in Renton,” to help promote this year’s Frenzy. The video was written and directed by Sam Graydon and Chris “Bob” Anderson, who produced the Renton FilmFrenzy’s 2008 Best Picture winner, “Finger of God.”
To view the videos, go to Renton FilmFrenzy.
THE DETAILS
The heart of the FilmFrenzy is a 50-hour filmmaking competition taking place in Renton.
Competing filmmakers will have from 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16, through 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 18, to write, shoot, edit and submit a short film. At the beginning of the competition, participating filmmakers will be provided with “CurveBall” Challenges, which
may include incorporating a line of dialogue, a task or filming at a specific location in Renton.
Films can be up to four minutes in length and must be shot completely in Renton. All genres are welcome, although films must be appropriate for all audiences.
Renton FilmFrenzy filmmakers may enter their films in one of two divisions: Student Division (high school and below) and Open Division. There is a $50 entry fee for the Open Division and a $25 entry fees for student competitors. There is no limit to the
number of films that may be entered.
The films will be judged by local filmmakers, representatives from the media and a Renton Municipal Arts Commission member.
Visit Renton FilmFrenzy for application forms, rules and other information.
CURVEE AWARDS GALA, OCT. 27
The top films produced during the competition will be screened in front of a live audience during the Curvee Awards Gala at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center on Oct. 27.
Celebrating the slogan “Renton, Ahead of the Curve,” special “Curvee” awards will be crafted by local artisans for presentation to the award-winning filmmakers. In addition, the following cash prizes will be awarded during the Curvee Awards Gala:
Best Picture, $500
Open Division
• First prize, $250
• Second prize, $200
• Third prize, $150
Student Division
• First prize, $250
• Second prize, $200
• Third prize, $150
Other Curvees
• Best Actor
• Best Use of Renton
• Special Judges Award
RENTON DOWNTOWN FILMWALK, OCT. 28-29
The Second Annual Downtown Renton FilmWalk is 7-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, and Thursday, Oct. 29. During the FilmWalk there will be a special screening of all the films entered in the
Renton FilmFrenzy at downtown participating Renton theaters, restaurants and other businesses. Filmmakers will discuss their work and their filmmaking process.
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
Thanks to the Renton Reporter, members of the public will have the chance to vote on their favorite FilmFrenzy films. All films entered will be posted on the Renton Reporter website for viewing.
The winning film will receive a special “People’s Choice” Curvee award.
SPONSORS
The Renton FilmFrenzy is sponsored by the Renton Community Marketing Campaign, which includes the Renton Chamber of Commerce, Renton School District, Valley Medical Center, Renton Technical College, Renton Visitors Connection and the City of
Renton.
