Beat The Clock Challenge
This is is our Annual 48 Hour Film Challenge, held in July, limits the team entries to 33 and varies the genre, line and prop every year.
Team REGISTRATION now open.
- Relevant details -
Kick-Off: Friday, July 12th – Location TBD
Film Turn-In Date: Sunday, July 14th
Screening: Friday, July 26th – @ Phoenix Art Museum
Cost to Register: $50, or $25 for IFP/Phoenix Members.
About the challenge!
Genre, prop, and line of dialog that will be required to complete you film are given out in sealed envelopes at our kickoff event. You then have 48 hours to write, shoot, edit and deliver a film to IFP/Phoenix. Once the films are collected, they are assembled for judging, and for a screening event. Invite your team, friends and family to watch all the completed films at the Phoenix Art Museum. After the screening, stick around as we hand out awards in a number of categories.
Judging!
Judges watch the films and rank the top 12. Assigning 12 points to their 1st place choice, 11 points to 2nd place choice, etcetera. In the event of a tie, the film with the greater number of individual rankings in that place or above takes the spot. The top 3 films are given out awards in this manner. But the judges also pick out individual awards in categories like Best Actor, Best Cinematography, Best use of Genre and a whole lot more.
Registration!
Visit on over to this page to register your team. Only one person needs to register for their whole team.
More Questions!
Please direct any questions to the filmmaker challenges director: Keegan Ead, at filmchallenges@ifpphx.org
Filmmaker Fusion – Translating Stories to Screen
Coming June 19th! What is Filmmaker Fusion? Filmmaker networking with a purpose! Making professional contacts, referring and recommending fellow filmmakers, meeting new people and learning about a hot topic from a panel of industry professionals. The third Wednesday of the month, most months.
June 19, 2013 is the next in the monthly series called Filmmaker Fusion, hosted by 2012 Arizona Filmmaker of the Year Diane M. Dresback. June’s meeting will feature the topic “Translating Stories to Screen” and will feature local experts discussing things such as how to ensure a director sees your vision in a script and the role of a writer after the director accepts a script. Come find out answers to important questions such as,
“What is the relationship between directors and writers…from both perspectives?”
“How do I know if my script will translate well to the screen?”
“Are rewrite’s necessary?”
Bring your questions and talk to our panelists! AND…bring your business cards for networking with others in the local filmmaking industry and a door prize. Although you DO NOT need to be an IFP Member to attend any Filmmaker Fusion events, if you are an IFP Member, bring your IFP Membership card for a chance to win a special gift card!
June Panelists
- Gita Farid - Director
- Joel Kaye - Writer, Cinematographer
- John Kestner - Writer
- Julianna Feher - Writer
Get more general details about what the Filmmaker Fusion monthly networking meeting is all about!
Event Details
When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Who: Directors, Writers, Producers, DP’s, Editors, Actors… Anyone interested in filmmaking!
Cost: FREE event – Open to the Public
Where: University of Advancing Technology, Room 136 (enter back of building by security) (2625 W Baseline Road, Tempe AZ 85283)
Bob Marquis wins Filmmaker of the Year
Bob Marquis wins Filmmaker of the Year at the 2013 Phoenix Film Festival.
Bob Marquis, a longtime IFP Phoenix member, was named the Filmmaker of the Year award by the Phoenix Film Foundation at this year’s Phoenix Film Festival. The Foundation singled out Bob for his award-winning work in film, as well as his extensive work in educating young people.
“It was completely unexpected,” Bob said. “I didn’t think I was in any way a contender.” With so many talented filmmakers in the community, Bob definitely didn’t have a speech prepared. On the contrary, Bob “… was completely blown away. It is quite an honor.”
Bob has been an active member of the Phoenix film community since he moved here in 2008. But his road to Filmmaker of the Year wasn’t a straight one. Bob didn’t set out to make films – he was an improv student at Detroit’s Second City when he fell in love with the art. He saw an improv group, Neutrino, that created a live improvised movie during their performances. Bob, who didn’t even own a camera at the time, was hooked. He bought a camera, licensed the idea, and started a Neutrino group in Detroit.
He met his wife, Jessica, while performing in Detroit. Together, they began making short films with friends. “Jess is a key part of my work,” Bob says, “I wouldn’t be where I am without her.”
Even at the beginning of his career, Bob wanted to grow and learn. With each film he has made, he’s strived to try something new – including involving people who have never made a film before.
When Bob and Jessica moved to Phoenix, they found a community that provided them with many different people who were also making films – people they could learn from and with. The couple joined IFP Phoenix and began entering film competitions. They spearheaded the IFP Screenwriting group for a time, creating a space where writers could learn from each other and experts in the field.
Webb Pickersgill, a past Filmmaker of the year, says, “”What I love about Bob is that not only is he incredibly creative, but his creativity is contagious and he freely shares his thoughts and processes with our younger filmmakers.”
Awesome Guy, Bob Marquis’ award-winning film
Bob has not only developed skills behind the camera as an editor, cinematographer, and director, but also in front of the camera as an actor. Over the years, his films have won many awards. His latest film, Cordones, won a best editing award in the 2012 IFP Beat the Clock Challenge, and was was shown at the 2013 Phoenix Film Festival. Awesome Guy, a 2011 film, was an official selection in the 2012 Phoenix Film Festival and 2012 Prescott Film Festival and the 2013 Phoenix Comicon.
While Bob loves storytelling, he has found an additional passion- educating youth about film. To further that mission, he and Jessica founded Sailbear Labs,non-profit that strives to teach students ages 12-18 how to tell great stories through film. In addition to providing educational opportunities for kids throughout the year, Sailbear Labs is a partner with the Phoenix Film Festival, offering hands-on workshops and panel discussions each year.
Bob, Jessica, and Moxie Marquis at the 2013 Phoenix Film Festival.
Bob has been educating about film for years, including teaching at The Art Institute of Phoenix since 2008. His love for educating youth led him to pursue a new career in 2010. He is now a certified teacher and leads the digital film program at Metro Tech High School in Phoenix.
Bob has had a pretty stellar start to his career, and he has even bigger plans for the future. His goal isn’t to make feature films or move to LA; he wants to “be a solid example of someone who consistently creates quality work and tells original stories.” Jessica reinforces this, remarking that Bob has three driving principles: creating an inclusive community of artists, inspiring people to express themselves through film, and remaining open and receptive about his own work.
It is these traits, along with his solid body of work that led the Phoenix Film Foundation to name Bob Filmmaker of the Year. You can follow Bob’s continuing journey at his website, www.bobmarquis.com, or at www.sailbearlabs.org
Filmmaker Fusion – Creating Film Trailers and Demo Reels
Coming May 15th! What is Filmmaker Fusion? Filmmaker networking with a purpose! Making professional contacts, referring and recommending fellow filmmakers, meeting new people and learning about a hot topic from a panel of industry professionals. The third Wednesday of the month, most months.
May 15, 2013 is the next in the monthly series called Filmmaker Fusion, hosted by 2012 Arizona Filmmaker of the Year Diane M. Dresback. May’s meeting will feature the topic “Creating Film Trailers and Demo Reels” and will feature local experts discussing things such as how long should an actor demo reel be, putting your best foot forward with a compelling film trailer and how to keep an audience watching to the end. Come find out answers to important questions such as,
“Should I include an entire scene in my actor reel?”
“How important is the music I use in my film trailer?”
“Should I edit my own trailers and demo reels?”
Bring your questions and talk to our panelists! AND…bring your business cards for networking with others in the local filmmaking industry and a door prize. Although you DO NOT need to be an IFP Member to attend any Filmmaker Fusion events, if you are an IFP Member, bring your IFP Membership card for a chance to win a gift card!
May Panelists
- Gerren Ard - Producer
- Gino Calabro – AZ and L.A. Actor
- Guy Crawford - Editor & Filmmaker
- Matthew Dearing - Dearing Acting Studio & Actor
- Sean Tretta - Editor & Filmmaker
Get more general details about what the Filmmaker Fusion monthly networking meeting is all about!
Event Details
When: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Who: Directors, Writers, Producers, DP’s, Editors, Actors… Anyone interested in filmmaking!
Cost: FREE event – Open to the Public
Where: University of Advancing Technology, Room 136 (enter back of building by security) (2625 W Baseline Road, Tempe AZ 85283)
New Pricing Announced!
IFP Phoenix is proud to announce that we are changing our pricing structure to allow filmmakers more options. We now have 5 pricing tiers, as well as a group rate for schools and universities!
Arizona’s filmmaking community is thriving– be a part of it by joining IFP. Visit our member benefits page today to join now.
And if you are a current IFP member- don’t worry, we didn’t forget about you! Anyone with an up-to-date membership will have an extra 3 months added to their term.
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Filmmaker Fusion – No April Session
There will be NO Filmmaker Fusion session for April due to the Phoenix Film Festival. Filmmaker Fusion will return on May 15th, 2013. Our topic – “Creating Film Trailers and Demo Reels”. More details and panelists will be announced mid-April. Check back then but mark your calendar, now!
Be sure to come get your monthly networking fix at Industry Night on 4/5/13 at the Phoenix Film Festival.
What is Filmmaker Fusion? Filmmaker networking with a purpose! Making professional contacts, referring and recommending fellow filmmakers, meeting new people and learning about a hot topic from a panel of industry professionals. The third Wednesday of the month, most months.
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