OIF PHONE Challenge - 2019
The Challenge: Make a
Film Worthy
of Theatrical
Release
Using a
PHONE
Camera!
Some were able to win an Oscar filming on a phone… can you?
Objective: Focus on filmmaking concepts including script development, casting, directing, cinematography, editing, audio, sound design, and music to create a well structured, entertaining and Theater Release Worthy film using a phone.
Judging Criteria:
40% Story, script, acting, entertainment value.
30% Film technical merit (excluding cinematography) audio, editing, sound design, score
30% Cinematography (composition, lighting, exposure, cinematic camera moves)
– Prizes
- Crystal Awards: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress
- Certificate Awards: Best Set Design, Best Cinematography, Best Editor, Best Music, Audience Award, Honorable Mentions.
- Top 3 films will be automatically an official selection at the MIFF 2020. http://www.melbournefilmfest.com/
- Best Picture will be screened and compete in best of 2020 at the OIF year-end Gala
– An official OIF phone Challenge. PLEASE READ ALL GUIDELINES.
- No selection process, open to everyone!
- $10.00 early registration (until November 15th), $15.00 regular registration fee to enter.
- Last day to register; December 8th
- Films Due February 8, 2019
- ANY GENRE
- Make it family-watchable, PG-13, limit F words to 2-3, No nudity, gore and blood are okay, make a use of profanity in good taste.
- Maximum total film run-time is 6 minutes. Including Everything.
- All footage must be captured by a cell phone. (exception) up to 5 percent of film may include footage from a specialty camera such as a drone camera, underwater camera, etc.
- Multiple cell phones may be used but shall be individually listed in the credits under “camera equipment used”.
- You must submit 10 behind the scene still images showcasing how you shot with your cell phone.
- The films that are deemed by the judges as “Ready for Theater” will be screened at a Red Carpet event and will compete for limited awards. The rest will go online and will compete for certificate awards
- If you registered for the challenge you are expected to post updates in the OIF group with the tags #YOURFILMNAME #PhoneChallenge #OIF
- Your film may NOT be shown elsewhere prior to the OIF Challenge screening/Online Release date.
- No limit on how many films cast/crew can participate in.
- Filming cannot start before the challenge’s kick-off.
- MANDATORY PROP: Display the letters “OIF” together in the film, it can be a serial number oif-09766, scribble on a piece of paper, part of a book cover, etc’.
OIF PHONE Challenge Participants!
Joseph O’Connor – Game Changer
Arlene Lagos – Queen of Battle
Dale C Metz – 3 liters
Robert Massetti – Lord Infamous Scorpion
J.P. Smith – Queen of Swords
David Kashner – Chaos
Bryan Johnson – The Assassin
Cindy Karafilis – Incredible Four
Gage Lynn – Lord of War
Violetta Licari – Queen of Spades
Florentina Kleiner – Queen of Haunts
Michael Richartz – The Phoenix Fire
Nikki Buttery – Queen of Fire
Paul Usungu – Ace of Aces
Robert Dodrill – Symon Frost
Stephanie Kirves – Queen Mastermind
Swann Christopher (T2TC) – Fire Starters
Sarah Voghn Perry – Fierce Leader
Tzvia Lorusso – Queen of Hearts
Zachary Tuttle – Triple Threat
Matthew Burgess – Demon Slayer
Reinaldo Angola-Hernandez – Majestic Crow
Luis Castillo – Master Fighter
Wes Imlay – The Joker
OIF, Orlando Independent Filmmakers is a community-based organization.
How to register?
Step 1 – Pay the fees here – https://oifstudio.com/store/oif-phone-challenge/
Step 2 – Fill out the registration form below and use your order ID.
Step 3 – Join the OIF group if not already a member for updates and info regarding the challenge – https://www.facebook.com/groups/orlandofilmmakers/
