Masterpiece Film Challenge 2011

(Updated 11/14/2011) Are you an artist of film?  When you make a film, do you find yourself looking for inspiration for story, seek meaning in every word, and look for motive in every action and camera movement?  We do to!

As a filmmaker you can become stale with creativity.  It can become hard to find the motivation for your next film, or find something interesting or compelling enough to inspire your next visual work of art.  This is why IFP Phoenix has partnered with the Phoenix Art Museum to bring you an inspiring and unique film challenge that will revitalize your creativity.

 

The Challenge

We are seeking only 15 filmmaking teams to participate in this film challenge and each make a 5-7 minute film.  Application is FREE an open to all Arizona filmakers.  What is the challenge?  We would like you to create cinematic art, inspired by physical art.

Visit the Phoenix Art Museum and take time to absorb all of the current works of art.  Take particular time to observe the 4 large iconic permanent displays (“The Last Scattering Surface”, “You Who are Getting Obliterated in the Dancing Swarm of Fireflies”, “Mass (Colder Darker Matter)”, “Mohl ip”), as well as the smaller displays marked with a small “camera” symbol.  When one piece inspires you, or otherwise “speaks to you,” you’re ready to take this challenge.  

Please note, that your selected piece of art cannot physically appear in your film, nor is any team permitted to shoot inside the museum.  Art is inspiration.  As a cinematic artist, when you find a piece that moves you emotionally, we want to see how that is reflected in a film.

How to Apply (updated 11/14/2011)

• Apply your team by November 16th, 2011, tell us about yourselves and why you would be an outstanding choice as one of the 15 filmmakers.
• Past the November 16th deadline?  We will review applications and continue to accept qualified teams until all 15 positions have been filled.
• Teams can apply before visiting the museum for inspiration, or after.
• Need to visit the museum?  Contact Jason Carney, 602-955-6444 or email jason@phxfilm.com to request your FREE PASS to visit the Phoenix Art Museum with your team.
• Take your time, absorb the artwork.  Find one piece of art that inspires you, develop a concept for your film, write and create your film.

Team Considerations

Apply your team today, only 15 teams will be accepted.  Application is FREE, and open to all Arizona filmmakers.  Note: not all teams will be accepted.

Team applications will be evaluated and selected based on: established history of quality filmmaking, demo reels, online samples of work, past award(s) of the team and it’s members, and the reason why the team thinks they are an outstanding candidate to take this challenge.  If the team was able to visit the museum before application, the vision of the team’s use of the artistic inspiration will also be considered.

To be guaranteed consideration, registration deadline is November 16th, 2011. After the team selections have been announced on November 18th, if there are still team openings available, applications will be continued to be processed and additional teams will be announced in an ongoing basis.

What Must be Delivered

Our deliverables are all geared to help you get your film out to film festivals.  We want you to get your films OUT there, these will help you succeed.

Samples of Art

There are MANY pieces of art which can be used for inspiration.  These four pieces are the larger iconic pieces on permanent display at the Phoenix Art Museum.  Your team may pick any of these four pieces, or any piece with a camera symbol next to it.

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Prizes:

Since there are no entry fees for this competition, we have no cash prizes.  The best prize that a fantastic film could get is an audience.  So similar to our Breakout Film Challenge, we will be seeking a variety of film festival partners across the country, who will agree to take the winning films as free submissions. (to be announced)  We want to share your artistic inspiration with the world.