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JANUARY 30 2011-MARCH 23rd 2011

LAUNCH DATE: JAN 30^TH 2011

EARLY ENTRY: Until Jan 30^th 2011 – $55.00

STANDARD ENTRY: Until March 1st^th 2011 - $65.00

LATE ENTRY: Until March 23^rd $75.00 (All Films must be postmarked on or before March 23rd)

REBEL MAYHEM presents REBEL UNDEAD, the AZ film challenge that refuses to die. Filmmakers from all over the state of AZ will compete for the recognition of a film community as well as huge CASH PRIZES and certificate based awards in one of Indie Cinema’s most beloved horror genres. Filmmakers are challenged to produce a 3-7 minute film in the month of February that centers itself around one of the two fundamental types of undead creature, i.e. Zombies or Vampires.

PREMIERE EVENT:

Unlike other Film Challenges, Rebel will screen all entrant challenge films in one exciting premiere event in Mid April.

Cash Award will be paid no later than 21 days from the night of the Screening Event.

PRIZES AND AWARDS

1st place -

$1000.00

****Qualifying films will be;

-delivered on-time, in the proper file format and according to all REBEL MAYHEM technical specifications.

-the sole creative property of the submitting filmmaker. All elements of the film, including but not limited to its sounds, footage and the film’s score/musical accompaniment should be owned or properly licensed.

-submitted with an official REBEL MAYHEM release form no later than midnight March 23rd 2011.

-produced in accordance with all contest rules.

-at least 3 minutes in length and no more than 7 minutes in length including film credits.

-films that include no less than 9 (nine) speaking characters.

-films that include a HORDE of no less than 15 Zombies/Vampires. ****though it may be obvious to some what constitutes the behavior and appearance of a Zombie or Vampire, for sake of this requirement, 15 additional extras (or additional speaking characters) will suffice despite their outward appearance or subjective status as a member of the undead.  All films should have a total acting cast of no less than 24 people.

****NO CAST OVERLAP: This means that a Rebel Undead Filmmaker is PROHIBITED from using any actor that has participated in any other REBEL UNDEAD film. Cast overlap, even if accidental, is grounds for disqualification. Precedence in this matter is reserved by the film first submitted. Crew Overlap is not only allowed, but common.

WINNERS AND JUDGING:

A {Rebel Undead} winner will be decided by a point system in 3 separate categories. There are 7 total points possible in a perfect score.  

****Cash Prizes are awarded by audience vote and peer review judging, not contest organizers.

Certificate based awards will be decided by contest organizers.

JUDGES RANKING: 3 points for top rated, 2 points for 2^nd rated and 1 point for 3^rd rated. This means that the film with the most judges votes will win 3 points, the 2^nd 2 points and the 3^rd 1 point.

Who will judge the films?: YOU WILL! All entrant filmmakers will be provided a 2 sided voting card the night of the festival event. Each Filmmaker will be allowed to vote for their 2 favorite films. Each of these votes will be considered equal. At the end of the night these votes will be tallied for a 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place JUDGES RANKING.

Why 2 votes?: Some filmmakers will vote for their two top favorite films whether either of those films were their own. Some will vote for their own film, then a second film that they enjoyed. In either case, the most enjoyable film is receiving the most votes, in theory. This is an effort to eliminate partiality.

AUDIENCE RANKING: 3 points for top rated, 2 points for 2^nd rated and 1 point for 3^rd rated. This means that the film with the most audience votes will win 3 points, the 2^nd 2 points and the 3^rd 1 point. Audience members will also vote for 2 films, to avoid the BATTLE OF THE BANDS SYNDROME.

PUBLICITY: 1 point will be given to the film that develops the most  facebook fans on the film’s official facebook fan page. A facebook page is not required. Proof of these numbers and a link to the fanpage will need to be sent to contest organizers at gcclayton@netzero.com the day of the festival event. The winner will be the official page with the most fans as of 12 noon show day. This facebook fan page must be a "fan page" not a group of friend page.

IN THE EVENT OF A TIE:

The following will be the order of determination.

1:)The actual number of Audience votes will determine advancement.

2:)The actual number of Judges votes will determine advancement.

3:)If all of these numbers are equal, the cash prize will be distributed amongst the tied entrants.

When attributing points based upon ranking in both peer review and audience categories, films that tie will both/all receive the alotted point value for said ranking.

ALL FINISHED FILMS will be released via initial competition release form for inclusion on the REBEL UNDEAD DVD. Filmmakers will not be compensated for their film, but distribution rights will be limited to 90 days and all rights retained by film producer. The contest organizers consider the film entrant the same as its producer.

AWARD CATEGORIES - CERTIFICATE

Best Male Lead

Best Female Lead

Best Supporting Male Role

Best Supporting Female Role

Best Screenplay

Best Concept

Best Cinematography

Best Producer

Best Production Design

Best Hair/MakeUp

Best Costumes

Best Editing:

Best Sound Design:

Best Score:

Contributions Award (Non Technical)

TECH SPECS:

File Type: All films should be delivered in original file format (.mov, .avi, mp4) on DVD or via FTP upload.

Aspect Ratio: 16:9 preferred

ALL ENTRANT FILMMAKERS WILL RECEIVE 2 TICKETS TO THE PREMIERE EVENT.

****Contest organizers reserve final say on all matters. These details are subject to change. Entrance fees will NOT be refunded to disqualified filmmakers. **** Though it may be possible to produce a film in keeping with the defining qualifiers that does not support the given theme, filmmakers beware: Peer Review Judges will be instructed to vote on the basis of a film’s adherence to the given theme. Any film produced outside of this competition that can meet the competition guidelines will qualify to compete so long as it has not been screened anywhere at any time prior to the Festival Event and the proper entrance fee has been paid.