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Revolver is a 6 themed film challenge that offers flexibility and variety to the competition filmmaker. Unlike standard time-based film challenges, Revolver is a 7 week competition wherein all entrant films are premiered in one celebratory festival at competition’s end.

****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.

-submitted with an official REBEL MAYHEM release form no later than midnight January 25th2011.

-produced in accordance with all contest rules as well as the rules specific to the entrant film’s category.

****Contest organizers reserve final say on all matters. These details are subject to change without notice.



WINNERS AND JUDGING:


A Revolver winner will be decided by a point system in 3 separate categories. There are 7 total points possible in a perfect score. All film categories will compete for the cash prizes and Tattered Flag Award inclusively. Certificate based awards will be decided by contest organizers. Judging by category will only be conducted by contest organizers for certificate awards.


****Cash Prizes and The Rebel Tattered Flag Award are awarded by audience vote and peer review judging, not contest organizers.

****All cash prizes will be paid within 21 days of the festival event.

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


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 and the  physical award (TATTERED FLAG) will be given to the winner of the" organizer's favorite" certificate.


ALL FINISHED FILMS will be released via initial competition release form for inclusion on REVOLVER 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.
 


THIS VERY SPECIAL FILMSTOCK FESTIVAL CELEBRATES THE REVOLVER FILM CHALLENGE. This night of film premieres is not only a highly anticipated festival event, but an exciting competition for prizes and titles. Filmmakers from all over AZ submitted films (produced specifically for the competition) in 6 different categories. We will see all of those films February 10th at 700pm at the Pollack Tempe Cinemas in Tempe.

All in attendace will be able to cast their vote for their favorite film. The Winner/Winners will receive thousands in cash prizes as well as a number of other certificate based awards

POLLACK TEMPE CINEMAS - South West Corner of McClintock and Elliot.
1825 E Elliot Rd
Tempe, AZ

PRIZES AND AWARDS
1st place -
$1000.00
Rebel Tattered Flag Award (New)
VIP Status at Filmstock for Life

2nd Place
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$500.00

3rd Place
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$250.00

CERTIFICATE BASED AWARDS (NON MONETARY)

AWARD CATEGORIES - ACRYLIC
Crowd Favorite - Highest Crowd Votes
Best Picture/Best Director - As deemed by Judges

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
Organizer's Favorite
Best Production Design
Best Hair/MakeUp
Best Costumes
Best Editing:
Best Sound Design:
Best Score:
Best of Class: 1
Best of Class: 2
Best of Class: 3
Best of Class: 4
Best of Class: 5
Best of Class: 6
Contributions Award (Non Technical)

ALL SUBMITTED FILMS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A REBEL MAYHEM SUBMISSION FORM - DOWNLOAD BELOW...

REBEL MAYHEM SUBMISSION FORM

"LEMONS" PDF


 

THE CATEGORIES

****No Cast Overlap. Any actor acting in one Revolver film may not act in another. Crew may overlap repeatedly.


CHOOSE ONE - *Category may be chosen or selected at random by die roll.


1: Scripted - Multiple versions of the same Screenplay. Competition organizers will provide all entrants in this category with the same predetermined Screenplay.


Qualifiers:


Film must be less than 10 min in length including credits.


Film will be judged in part on adherence to the original script. 


2: Asian Homage - A 5 Minute Homage to the Eastern Kung Fu Flick.

       Qualifiers:


       Film must be less than 5 Minutes in Length including credits.


       Film must include a cast of no less than 8 speaking characters.


       Film must include 2 of the following 3 items;


              A Cast member with a dragon tattoo (Eastern)

              A Chinese Scroll with "Rebel" in Chinese Calligraphy.

              A Gong, both seen and heard.


       Film will be judged in part on adherence to theme.


3: Say What? - A 5 Minute Film written in a language other than English. Subtitles are Optional. Sign is applicable.


       Qualifiers:


       Film must be less than 5 minutes in length including credits.

      

       Film must include no spoken English.    


       Film must include a cast of no less than 8 speaking characters.


4: Hear No Evil - A 5 Minute Silent Film.


       Qualifiers:

       Film must be less than 5 minutes in length including credits.

      

Film must include a cast of no less than 8 characters (characters may speak but make no utterance).


Film must contain no sound save a film score.

      


5: Music Video - A 5 Minute Music Video


       Qualifiers:


       Film must be less than 5 minutes in length including credits.


6: Mox&Dox = A 5 Minute Mocumentary or Documentary

       Qualifiers:


       Film must be less than 5 minutes in length including credits.


       Film must include a cast of no less than 8 speaking characters.


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