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Harb40
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Harb40
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Crimes of Passion 2012 Passion Competition Rules and GuidelinesA Crime of Passion, or crime passionnel, in popular usage, refers to a crime in which the perpetrator commits a crime, especially assault, murder or rape, against someone because of a sudden strong impulse such as sudden rage or heartbreak rather than as a premeditated crime. A typical crime of passion might involve an aggressive bar patron who assaults another patron following an argument or a husband who discovers his wife has made him a cuckold and proceeds to brutally batter or even kill his wife and the man she was involved with. Maybe the scorned wife finds the husband cheating. A diner goes into a rage over someone else's cell phone use. The soldier who loses it on the battlefield after seeing a fellow soldier killed (revenge or retaliation). The possibilities are endless.The task at hand will be to make a film showcasing your interpretation of a Crime of Passion.Rules and GuidelinesDates: September 1, 2012 to November 3, 2012 (12 midnight EST)Film Length: The film can be any length. It is preferred if the total length is not over 30 minutes but longer films will be accepted. All judges are required to view the whole film so the longer the films, the longer it will take to judge.Film Age: This can be a new film or one you have made previously. Engine: This film can be made using any program you desire (iClone,Moviestorm, The Movies, Poser, Daz, The Sims, game engines such as Halo, GTA, COD, WOW and more) or live action. Any form you desire.Required Theme Element: Must involve a crime of passion. Any films not done in English must have English subtitles so the judging panel can fully understand thedialog.Where to upload: Can be uploaded to any site (YouTube, Vimeo, TMU, etc.) but a link must be given in the submission form. (example below) Keep in mind that if the site you upload to requires registration or membership, the videos might not be viewable by the general population. It is preferred that sites like YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion and others be used.Warnings: Since this competition is open to all ages, if any strong language or nudity is used, a disclaimer must be presented either at the start of the film or on the film page.Credits: Any use of voice actors, music not supplied with the program of choice or composed by yourself, any mods not made by yourself or an official add-on is recommended to be credited either in the film or on the film page but is not required.Persons not eligible: Due to the nature of the prizes, the 2011 winners, Josephkw, KV and Kibishipaul are ineligible for entry this this. All winners are ineligible for the next year's competition but will be eligible the following year.Judges:Henrick Safegaard (Safegaard Cloneartist)Joseph Kwong (Josephkw)Simon Stanisauskis (KV Pictures)Craig Harbison (Harb40)Sample Submission Form:Copy and paste the following and edit to fit your entry:
OnlineName: (Your user name --Required)StudioName: (if different than your user name - not required) RealName: (voluntary- not required) FilmTitle: (The name of your film -- Required) FilmLength: (Minutes and seconds in length -- Required) Genre: (comedy, drama, horror, etc. - not required) FilmLocation: (a direct link to your film -- Required) FilmDescription: (a brief idea of what your film is about -- Required) AdditionalInfo: (Cast, credits, posters, etc. if you desire)
Using this format will make it easier on the judges to find and keep track of your film. All entries must be made through the Harb40 Passion Competition forums thread.So, start filming, enter and Good Luck.Any conversations you wish to have in private about your submission need to be sent here. Check the competition faqs section of the forums first. Your questions might be answered there already.
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"Warnings: Since this competition is open to all ages, if any strong language or nudity is used, a disclaimer must be presented either at the start of the film or on the film page." Why are strong language or nudity not suitable for younger folks (i.e. in need of a disclaimer), whereas impressionable youngsters witnessing horrible acts of violence is just fine? In Europe it's the violence, not strong language or nudity, that gets censored on television.
-------------------------------- From W.H. Auden's (1907-1973) 1942 poem "Canzone":
When shall we learn, what should be clear as day, We cannot choose what we are free to love? -------------------------------- August Graf von Platen-Hallermünde (1796-1835), Auszug aus einem "An Justus Liebig" gerichteten Gedicht von 1828:
Soll bergen ich mein innerstes Vermögen, Was ich empfinde zu bekennen schwanken? Ich schämte mich der eigenen Gedanken, Wenn sie, wie Schwalben, an der Erde flögen. Hienieden lohnt's der Mühe nicht, zu zagen, Und wahr und frei zu sprechen kleidet Jeden, Da bald wir Alle ruhn in Sarkophagen.
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I know certain countries view nudity and language differently than others do. The U.S., for the most part, has a lot of nudity, violence and language in films but do put ratings on these films so that people are aware before they see the film. Since I am trying to keep a fair balance for all countries (most of the entries will be viewed in at least 8 countries that I am aware of). I don't feel a simple warning is too much to ask. Besides, it isn't just younger viewers who may be offended. I know plenty of people my age (in their 50's) and older who won't watch anything more than a pg-13 film due to their beliefs.
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animagic
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Interesting competition. Seems to me that the subject matter is not really suitable for younger viewers anyway. But the jury members should have no qualms to guarantee a fair judgement. BTW, for commercial reasons, there is actually very little nudity in most mainstream US cinema (nobody wants a restricted (R) rating). Violence is another matter for some reason.
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A somewhat "looser" interpretation of a "Crime of Passion" might allow my current production a chance at entry. hmmm.... how strict are you, Harb?
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biggstrek (8/19/2012) A somewhat "looser" interpretation of a "Crime of Passion" might allow my current production a chance at entry. hmmm.... how strict are you, Harb?Actually, crimes of passion can cover a very wide range of 'crimes'. If it is something thought out, like the recent Colorado theater shooting or a guy who takes six months to plan the assassination of someone, that would not fit. But, a spur of the moment thing or something that has been building over a period of time but then just happens without thinking about it, that would fit. Like one of the school shootings where the student flipped out because of being bullied and goes home, grabs dad's gun, goes back to school and starts letting loose. Something like that would definitely be a 'sponatneous' thing even though it has been building for a time.
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Thanks Harb. Unfortunately, that pretty much rules out my film as it would fall under the "premeditated" category, rather than "impulse". Still, I'll see if I can't come up with something else more suitable to the contest after I've finished my current production (it won't leave me much time as I'll be working on this for another couple of months, so I'll have to be careful in what I chose as a story line - I don't want to bite off more than I can chew!)
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Ladies and Gentlemen, with the help of 2 very talented people, Josephkw and A_N_D, I give you the official 2012 Passion Competition Promo video. You can see it here or here. So, put on your thinking caps, put pen or pencil to paper, fire up your engine of choice and get creative.
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Harb40
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It is the half way point of the competition. 4 weeks left to enter. Deadline is November 3rd.
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After careful consideration, the entry deadline for the 2012 Passion Competition has been extended until Midnight EST, 18 November, 2012.
We hope to see many more entries this year.
Passion is my business.
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