About the FilmMaking Frenzy

The Renton FilmFrenzy is an annual 50-hour film making competition in Renton, Washington.  Here’s the deal:

When?
Filmmakers will have from 5 p.m. Friday, October 8, through 7 p.m., Sunday, October 10, to write, shoot, edit and turn in a film.

Film Length?
Up to 4 minutes in length.

Location of Filming?
All films must be shot completely in Renton, Washington.

Need some location ideas?
Renton Parks and Trails
Renton Sports, Entertainment & Recreation
Renton Arts & Entertainment
Businesses and Community Information

Acceptable Types of Films?
All genres are welcome, although films must be appropriate for all audiences (i.e. no excessive language, sex, or violence). 

Other Challenges?
You bet. Filmmakers will be given CurveBall challenges via e-mail at the beginning of the competition. The challenges could include incorporating a line of dialogue, a task in Renton

   

and/or a specific location in Renton.

Do I still own the movie I submit?
Yes! You’re granting us a non-exclusive license to redistribute your movie however we see fit, but in no way does that challenge your absolute ownership of the movie!

Judges?
The films will be judged by local filmmakers, film critics, and a representative from the Renton Municipal Arts Commission.

Number of Entries?
There is no limit on the number of films to be entered in the competition.

Categories to Enter?
There will be two categories of prizes:  Student Division (high school and below) and, an Open Division.   

Entry Fee?
There is a $50 entry fee for the Open Division and $25 entry fee for student competitors.  (Sorry, we can not refund entry fees).

Prizes?
You bet.  Top films receive “Curvees” and cash prizes.  Click here for info.  Will you become rich and famous by winning?  Perhaps.

Producers' Meeting?
Got questions? Need help? We've scheduled a meeting to go over all the details for Tuesday, October 5. We'll also send details about the Producer's Meeting in your registration confirmation e-mail.

Screening the Films?
The top films will be screened during the Curvee Awards Gala on October 26, at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center.  All films will be screened at various locations on October 27 and 28 (filmwalk), at the Downtown Renton FilmWalk.  Click here for info.

Key Dates?
Deadline to Register 5 p.m., Friday, October1, 2010
   
Producer's Meeting

October 5, 2010
Harambee
316 S. 3rd Street in Downtown Renton
(425) 271-6700
www.vivaharambee.com

   
FilmFrenzy 5 p.m., October 8, 2010–
7 p.m., October 10, 2010
   
Judging October 21-22, 2010
   
Curvee Awards Gala October 26, 2010
Screening of Top Films and Awards Presentation at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center
   
Downtown Renton FilmWalk    October 27, 2010
October 28, 2010

Screening of all films during the Renton FilmWalk at Downtown theatres, restaurants and clubs

Sponsors?
The FilmFrenzy is sponsored by the Renton Community Marketing Campaign, which is supported by the Renton Chamber of Commerce, Valley Medical Center, Renton School District, Renton Technical College, Renton Visitors Connection and City of Renton.  The Frenzy is presented in cooperation with the Renton Municipal Arts Commission.

Special thanks to Uptown Glassworks, Susan Johnson, Renton High School Film Program, Hazen High School Construction Program and the Fine Arts Program at Hazen High School.