RIPFest #5
Guidelines
Create a 5-10 minute mini-DV thriller film inspired by
the guidelines below:
A Thriller: A suspenseful play or movie.
To Thrill: To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly.
Theme: “Something Hidden”
You must: Tailor your film to the actors and locations you are given.
No unmotivated male stalkers.
No camp.
Shoot only in the 2 locations provided for you
At the first meeting, 6 teams are announced - each comprised
of:
a writer, producer, director, composer, editor, DP, group of actors
(2-5), and a crew.
The teams are given guidelines in creating a new 5-10 minute DV film.
2 days to write a first draft in which is given a reading by the actors.
Then we have:
2 days for rewrites
2 days for pre-production.
2 days to shoot the film.
8 days for post production and
16 days after the first time everyone met, the films are premiered!