Mobile Screenfest 2011
The first mobile phone film and photo festival of its kind in Australia
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Mobile Screenfest 2010 Festival Blog, the rise of MSF 2011 and search for Australian sponsors
Riding on the success of a big, big, BIG first year with a whopping 550 entries, the proud Mobile Screenfest teams wrapped up and rested in the month of Oct. The festival was a hugh success with the general feedback being highly positive in 3 areas:
1. People were blown away by the films shot on mobile - most people just could not believe the quality of the films that can be shot on a mobile phone these days - well done to the filmmakers (or non- filmmakers) that got out there and had a crack- you truly impressed!!
2. Everyone loved Amelia - our comedian host. She was quick witted, charming and an absolute riot! We may just have to invite her back next year....hmmm......
3. The overall 'smoothness' of the first event. Our comment from a punter "I came expecting a few people to be sitting round a table with a projector projecting films onto a screen in small pub..." . How wrong he was. From the celebs, to the funky Factory Theatre, to the crowd clapping and cheering as the films came on - this was not just a screening, this was a FILM PAR-TAY!!
Yes there was laughter, tears, unexpected winners and somewhat unusual dress senses ( dress code was funky casual, as it should be !!). But one things for sure , everyone agrees - next year's gonna be bigger......
And so it has already begun, the Mobile Screenfest 2011 team is born, with its first mission to seek our first major sponsor to help get the show on the road . Who will it be???? Can you help ??? Stay tuned for the next mobile chapter.......
1. People were blown away by the films shot on mobile - most people just could not believe the quality of the films that can be shot on a mobile phone these days - well done to the filmmakers (or non- filmmakers) that got out there and had a crack- you truly impressed!!
2. Everyone loved Amelia - our comedian host. She was quick witted, charming and an absolute riot! We may just have to invite her back next year....hmmm......
3. The overall 'smoothness' of the first event. Our comment from a punter "I came expecting a few people to be sitting round a table with a projector projecting films onto a screen in small pub..." . How wrong he was. From the celebs, to the funky Factory Theatre, to the crowd clapping and cheering as the films came on - this was not just a screening, this was a FILM PAR-TAY!!
Yes there was laughter, tears, unexpected winners and somewhat unusual dress senses ( dress code was funky casual, as it should be !!). But one things for sure , everyone agrees - next year's gonna be bigger......
And so it has already begun, the Mobile Screenfest 2011 team is born, with its first mission to seek our first major sponsor to help get the show on the road . Who will it be???? Can you help ??? Stay tuned for the next mobile chapter.......
Thursday, July 29, 2010
iPhone4 Launch - enter Mobile Screenfest 2010 and the winner of MasterChef
Hey Mobile phone fans and new iPhone4 users!
So the iPhone4 is finally here and people went crazy all over Sydney town to get it - nutters! Some people queued from 2 AM to get the phone at midnight, outside the Optus on George St (we were there to witness it). Or maybe they were there for Kelly Rowland... nah, don't think so. The Mobile Screenfest team however, did get to hang out with Adam, winner of MasterChef and the Telstra crew.
So why the big fuss with the iPhone4 - one major breakthrough feature is of course - THE HD CAMERA. People will shooting like crazy and now we have a contest exactly for it - Australia's 1st Mobile Screenfest 2010 - all in the same year!
So shoot your videos or photos on your iPhone4 or whatever mobile (its the cheap and easy way to get famous and win big!).
For tips on how to shoot or make a film with your mobile, just visit our website at http://www.mobilescreenfest.com.au/. Check it out and spread the word - Entry is totally FREE!!!
So the iPhone4 is finally here and people went crazy all over Sydney town to get it - nutters! Some people queued from 2 AM to get the phone at midnight, outside the Optus on George St (we were there to witness it). Or maybe they were there for Kelly Rowland... nah, don't think so. The Mobile Screenfest team however, did get to hang out with Adam, winner of MasterChef and the Telstra crew.
So why the big fuss with the iPhone4 - one major breakthrough feature is of course - THE HD CAMERA. People will shooting like crazy and now we have a contest exactly for it - Australia's 1st Mobile Screenfest 2010 - all in the same year!
So shoot your videos or photos on your iPhone4 or whatever mobile (its the cheap and easy way to get famous and win big!).
For tips on how to shoot or make a film with your mobile, just visit our website at http://www.mobilescreenfest.com.au/. Check it out and spread the word - Entry is totally FREE!!!
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Editing Your Mobile Phone Home Videos for Mobile Screenfest 2010 – A mobile phone short film festival that’s the first of its kind
So you now know some great tips for shooting a video on your mobile phone for Mobile Screenfest 2010, and now we will show you how you can take your video up another notch. Mobile phone editing software. How about that? It’s pretty new as mobile filmmaking is just starting out as a digital phenomenon and Mobile Screenfest 2010 is bringing this phenomenon to Australia at www.mobilescreenfest.com.au. As mobile phone videos are shot in 3GP format it is often hard to find video editing software which is compatible.
So here we will list some of the top editing programs for mobile phones so you know where to start looking!
Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Version 12: This program allows you to add effects and enhance your videos. A bonus of this program is that it can edit other video formats as well so you can use this editing program for almost any video device.
Avid Liquid Z: This program comes with a DVD maker so that you can keep a DVD copy of your entries into Mobile Screenfest 2010! There is also surround sound processing and video effects.
Corel Video Studio X-2 Pro: In the video editing world this is one of the best programs around. It can be used for amateur and professional high quality videos. It can also edit with other video formats so it’s a good choice in the long run.
These are only a few of the many video editing programs you can use for mobile phone videos. Just look around and you will find a program that’s best for you. So shoot and now professionally edit your videos and enter them into Australia’s First Mobile Screenfest 2010 – all for FREE! You have just until the 22nd August 2010 at www.mobilescreenfest.com.au to send in as many entries as you like!
So here we will list some of the top editing programs for mobile phones so you know where to start looking!
Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Version 12: This program allows you to add effects and enhance your videos. A bonus of this program is that it can edit other video formats as well so you can use this editing program for almost any video device.
Avid Liquid Z: This program comes with a DVD maker so that you can keep a DVD copy of your entries into Mobile Screenfest 2010! There is also surround sound processing and video effects.
Corel Video Studio X-2 Pro: In the video editing world this is one of the best programs around. It can be used for amateur and professional high quality videos. It can also edit with other video formats so it’s a good choice in the long run.
These are only a few of the many video editing programs you can use for mobile phone videos. Just look around and you will find a program that’s best for you. So shoot and now professionally edit your videos and enter them into Australia’s First Mobile Screenfest 2010 – all for FREE! You have just until the 22nd August 2010 at www.mobilescreenfest.com.au to send in as many entries as you like!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Mobile Photography Tips – Free to submit at Mobile Screenfest 2010
Did you know that you can get HD camera quality photographs on your mobile phone? But then again, with Mobile Screenfest 2010, you don’t even need to. You just need to know how to use your mobile camera and here we will show you how!
To understand the resolution and quality of your phone it is a good idea to take lots of photographs. Experiment by taking photos from lots of different angles as well, don’t just always shoot with the subject in the middle.
To ensure the best quality pictures make sure you are still. Mobiles can pick up the slightest movement so try to rest your phone on a tripod or straight surface. Also try not to zoom as this can decrease image quality, instead get close to the subject so that it fills the viewfinder.
Try to use as much lighting as possible. Use natural sun light or artificial light if needed. You should edit your photos afterwards so this is where you make any slight adjustments to the lighting.
Most importantly don’t throw away anything! When you go back to look at them something you might have dismissed before could be a winning shot!
So get snapping and enter your photos into Australia’s First Mobile Screenfest 2010! Visit us at www.mobilescreenfest.com.au to submit your entry for FREE! You can enter as many photos as you like!
To understand the resolution and quality of your phone it is a good idea to take lots of photographs. Experiment by taking photos from lots of different angles as well, don’t just always shoot with the subject in the middle.
To ensure the best quality pictures make sure you are still. Mobiles can pick up the slightest movement so try to rest your phone on a tripod or straight surface. Also try not to zoom as this can decrease image quality, instead get close to the subject so that it fills the viewfinder.
Try to use as much lighting as possible. Use natural sun light or artificial light if needed. You should edit your photos afterwards so this is where you make any slight adjustments to the lighting.
Most importantly don’t throw away anything! When you go back to look at them something you might have dismissed before could be a winning shot!
So get snapping and enter your photos into Australia’s First Mobile Screenfest 2010! Visit us at www.mobilescreenfest.com.au to submit your entry for FREE! You can enter as many photos as you like!
Monday, June 28, 2010
If you like ‘Tropfest Mobile Masterpieces’, you’ll want to see Mobile Screenfest 2010! Here’s Tips on How to Make a Mobile Home Video
So you are interested in shooting a video on your mobile phone but don’t know where to start? Worry not my friend, here I will present to you some top mobitips to help you learn how to shoot a great quality video for Mobile Screenfest 2010.
1. Planning: This is essential before you start to shoot your video. A good idea is to make a storyboard so you know all your camera angles. Also test your phone’s settings before starting as well, so test the zooming and lighting quality. Clean your camera lens to improve the picture.
2. Test Run: It’s always good to shoot a test run of your video. This can help you test video quality. ‘VGA’ is the top level, next is ‘QVGA’. Try not to use ‘QCIF’ as this is the poorest quality. You can also test audio levels in the test run and find if any changes to the settings need to be made.
3. Shooting: So you’re now ready to start shooting your final video. Try and shoot on a sunny day or use artificial lighting. Also mobiles pick up a lot of movement so try to be as still as possible. Finally make sure you fill the frame so try not to shoot from a distance. When saving your movie make sure it saves to the memory card and not the phone, you don’t want to loose all your hard work if your phone gets damaged!
If you follow these tips you are on the way to making an award winning video! So get creative and start shooting for Australia’s First Mobile Screenfest 2010! Come to www.mobilescreenfest.com.au for more tips and to submit your mobile ‘home video’ entry for FREE!
We are also running a FREE seminar on the 6th of July run by Prof Karl Bardosh from New York University. Check out our site for details.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Mobile Film Festivals – Short film festival with a dose of ‘mobile’
Mobile phone film festivals around the world have been around as early as 2004, however Mobile Screenfest 2010 is the first of its kind in Australia. Entering into this competition could make your masterpiece a part of history!
If you are interested in the idea of film festivals shot on mobiles then you should look at some of the other mobile festivals around the world. Some big examples are:
Mofilm USA: One of the biggest in the world with large prize pools and Hollywood talent.
10 Second Film Festival: Yep you guessed it, all of the films entered had to be 10 seconds or less and the festival could be viewed on a mobile.
Pocket Films Festival, Japan: An international festival said to be one of the first.
These are just a few of the many mobile film festivals held around the world. Mobile filmmaking has become a new phenomenon and will change the way we view film and technology. Using mobile technology shows that anyone can participate and ‘user generated content’ (where the audience makes the film) is on the rise.
So give it a try and see what you can achieve and enter Australia’s First Mobile Screenfest 2010! Tomorrow we will show you some tips for shooting videos on your mobile and taking photographs! Make sure you submit your entry by 22nd August 2010 at www.mobilescreenfest.com.au.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Shoot it on a cellphone (mobile phone) - the rise of Mobile Screenfest in Australia
Mobilicious movie-goers,
Mobile Screenfest is not just an event. It is really latching on to a phenomenon that is getting bigger and bigger, shooting stuff on your mobile phone, and that is why it will be a huge success. I think the only thing stopping people from sending their videos of themselves, shot -on-mobile on a daily basis is 1. cost 2. embarrassment of having no make-up on or looking like shit in the morning. Costs of sending MMS' will come down, and people will become less embarassed about looking like crap as there is so much more wasteful material on the internet these days , so really - who cares??!!!
Although there is little I can advise about getting rid of morning drool apart from - "Go get cleaned up, you stinker ", here's a few pieces of advice from the Araya Pictures team on shooting on a mobile (the cheap and easy way to get famous!). Here's a few tips on shooting a photo on your mobile :
•Make sure you check and understand the resolution and quality of your phone, remember every phone is different.
•Get close to your subject. Make sure your fill up view finder.
•Light the area and subject really well. The more light the better the image will look. If you don't have natural light, make sure you use artificial light.
•Keep still. Made sound easy, but make sure you steady your camera phone.
•Try not and use your zoom. This can potentially reduce the quality of the image being taken. This can effect it even more when you go to edit your image later.
More tips are available on our website at www.mobilescreenfest.com.au, check it out and spread the word - Entry is totally FREE!!!
Mobile Screenfest is not just an event. It is really latching on to a phenomenon that is getting bigger and bigger, shooting stuff on your mobile phone, and that is why it will be a huge success. I think the only thing stopping people from sending their videos of themselves, shot -on-mobile on a daily basis is 1. cost 2. embarrassment of having no make-up on or looking like shit in the morning. Costs of sending MMS' will come down, and people will become less embarassed about looking like crap as there is so much more wasteful material on the internet these days , so really - who cares??!!!
Although there is little I can advise about getting rid of morning drool apart from - "Go get cleaned up, you stinker ", here's a few pieces of advice from the Araya Pictures team on shooting on a mobile (the cheap and easy way to get famous!). Here's a few tips on shooting a photo on your mobile :
•Make sure you check and understand the resolution and quality of your phone, remember every phone is different.
•Get close to your subject. Make sure your fill up view finder.
•Light the area and subject really well. The more light the better the image will look. If you don't have natural light, make sure you use artificial light.
•Keep still. Made sound easy, but make sure you steady your camera phone.
•Try not and use your zoom. This can potentially reduce the quality of the image being taken. This can effect it even more when you go to edit your image later.
More tips are available on our website at www.mobilescreenfest.com.au, check it out and spread the word - Entry is totally FREE!!!
Monday, May 24, 2010
Mobile Screenfest - a mobile movie festival or a widespread phenomenon?
Hola Mobile Screenfest fans in cyberworld,
Imagine this, when they first invented text messages, none of the phone companies thought it would take off as well as it has done. They thought it would be a nice addition to phone calls, but only in small way. Today, we text almost more than we call. I may not have the facts to substantiate this statement, but hey, that's why I'm writing a moblog and not a research study.
But TODAY, we have to ability to RECORD ourselves and our messages - called MMS. You can shoot yourself, your message and send it to your friends, family, etc. So you see, you are shooting a mini-film of yourself, on your mobile. And what you are communicating is probably a mini-story of some sort because in general, we communicate in stories anway. YOU ARE YOUR OWN FILM DIRECTOR, and you can DO THIS ANYTIME, ANYWHERE with your mobile. Why not check out www.mobilescreenfest.com.au and enter your mini-stories of the first mobile phone film and photo festival of its kind in Australia for FREE, and tell your friends to load all those mobile videos they have on their phone, find the right category and they could win up to $10000 worth of prizes.
Cheers mobilicious ones!
Avi
Imagine this, when they first invented text messages, none of the phone companies thought it would take off as well as it has done. They thought it would be a nice addition to phone calls, but only in small way. Today, we text almost more than we call. I may not have the facts to substantiate this statement, but hey, that's why I'm writing a moblog and not a research study.
But TODAY, we have to ability to RECORD ourselves and our messages - called MMS. You can shoot yourself, your message and send it to your friends, family, etc. So you see, you are shooting a mini-film of yourself, on your mobile. And what you are communicating is probably a mini-story of some sort because in general, we communicate in stories anway. YOU ARE YOUR OWN FILM DIRECTOR, and you can DO THIS ANYTIME, ANYWHERE with your mobile. Why not check out www.mobilescreenfest.com.au and enter your mini-stories of the first mobile phone film and photo festival of its kind in Australia for FREE, and tell your friends to load all those mobile videos they have on their phone, find the right category and they could win up to $10000 worth of prizes.
Cheers mobilicious ones!
Avi
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
A new film festival in Australia
What the heck is a Mobile Screenfest???!!!
Is it another Tropfest?
Is is another Youtube?
Is it another campaign run by a mobile phone company??
Australia's first Mobile Screenfest is probably the newest film festival in Australia and the first mobile phone film and photo festival of its kind in Australia. In this festival - ALL films and photos have to be shot on a mobile phone.
Crazy, huh?
So it is all of the above, and none of the above. It is an innovation in filmmaking and really bringing an international phenomenon to Australian shores. You see, late last year I went to LA for a film festival and very fortunately won an award for Best Directorial Debut. Even more fortunately I met with Prof Karl Bardosh, the world leading expert in "cellphone filmmaking" or Cellphone Cinema as they call it over there in the US. I wanted to bring innovation to filmmaking in Australia and after coming home and speaking to people in the film and mobile industry, it was clear that this was an awesome idea - Aussies were going to love this!!
But it has been a tremendously challenging journey so far, to create a festival that has never ever been done before in such a big way in Australia. This blog, will share with you the stories of how this festival was created, how we are going, our greatest challenges and victories, everything about Mobile Phone filmmaking and all the other shit that happens along the way. So stay tuned for one hell of a ride Australia and check out our website at www.mobilescreenfest.com.au - we're looking forward to your Mobilicious Stories!!
Is it another Tropfest?
Is is another Youtube?
Is it another campaign run by a mobile phone company??
Australia's first Mobile Screenfest is probably the newest film festival in Australia and the first mobile phone film and photo festival of its kind in Australia. In this festival - ALL films and photos have to be shot on a mobile phone.
Crazy, huh?
So it is all of the above, and none of the above. It is an innovation in filmmaking and really bringing an international phenomenon to Australian shores. You see, late last year I went to LA for a film festival and very fortunately won an award for Best Directorial Debut. Even more fortunately I met with Prof Karl Bardosh, the world leading expert in "cellphone filmmaking" or Cellphone Cinema as they call it over there in the US. I wanted to bring innovation to filmmaking in Australia and after coming home and speaking to people in the film and mobile industry, it was clear that this was an awesome idea - Aussies were going to love this!!
But it has been a tremendously challenging journey so far, to create a festival that has never ever been done before in such a big way in Australia. This blog, will share with you the stories of how this festival was created, how we are going, our greatest challenges and victories, everything about Mobile Phone filmmaking and all the other shit that happens along the way. So stay tuned for one hell of a ride Australia and check out our website at www.mobilescreenfest.com.au - we're looking forward to your Mobilicious Stories!!
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