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The LA is Truth Short Film Competition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RULES:

-Make a five minute DV film inspired by architect Luis Kahn's statement that "LA is truth, whether you like it or not."

-Deadline extended to June 15, 2001

-Best 10 films to be screened at Raleigh Studios August 3, 2001.

-You may submit on either MiniDV or VHS, but remember that your tape will not be returned.

-Films will be screened on MiniDV. We will make the screening copy for you.

-If possible, send supporting materials with tape: stills, synopsis, credit list, filmmaker
biography, statement of purpose, and anything else you want us to see!

-The screening will be held August 3 at Raleigh Studios care of Cine-Nites. The venue will be announced shortly.

-Cash Prizes: $250 first prize; $150 second prize, and $100 third prize. Jury members to be announced.

-Remember, the theme can be interpteted very liberally! Do not feel you necessarily have to make a documentary about the actual city of Los Angeles. Just try to keep it under 5 minutes .

-You may submit more than one film. Just send $10 per film.

-Mail tapes, supporting materials, and checks (payable to The LA Filmmakers' Co-op) to:

LAFCO
8491 Sunset Blvd. #502
West Hollywood, CA
90069

-Have fun! Remember, you could make this film in 5 minutes. We are all for fly filmmaking. If you need access to editing equipment, e-mail us, and we will try to help out.

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