Film Slam at Enzian is a monthly showcase of locally made short films. Five bucks to get in. Free to submit your own short film. After the showing, which lasts about an hour, the filmmakers speak briefly onstage about their pieces.
Listen to this interview we did (back when we were called Orlando Arts Podcast) with FilmSlam's Producer, John Thiesen, recorded in 2007.2010 Dates
January 10
February 21
March 14
April – No Event
May 9
June 13
July 11
August 8
September 12
October 10
November 14
How to Enter FilmSlam
Download the FilmSlam Entry Form for complete details! Questions? E-mail John for answers.
ELIGIBILITY
Entries submitted for review must be on 1/2" VHS or DVD (screeners may be picked up in person at each month's FilmSlam). Entry formats exhibited at the FilmSlam include: 1/2" VHS and DVD. Submission copies will also serve as the screener copies unless the filmmaker specifically requests a change. All films must have a total running time of less than 25 minutes. Films may only screen in ONE FilmSlam in 2010. Films selected for the FilmSlam are still eligible to enter the Florida Film Festival. Films not selected for one month's FilmSlam will be held and considered for the next month unless otherwise requested by the filmmaker. Monthly FilmSlam audience winners that are 10 minutes or less in length are guaranteed a spot in the 2010 Brouhaha Film & Video Showcase. FilmSlam winners longer than 10 minutes will be programmed at the discretion of the Brouhaha selection committee.
ENTRY FEE
Entry into the FilmSlam is FREE (and open only) to all Florida Filmmakers. There is a $5.00 admission fee to the monthly screenings so that the filmmakers do not have to pay an entry fee! Tell your friends to come support indie film!
DEADLINE
Early entry is strongly encouraged. Submissions must be received by the FIRST OF THE MONTH in order to be considered for that month's event - NO EXCEPTIONS! A well-written, 25-word synopsis of the basic plot and premise of the work(s) is required with each entry. If available, b/w and color promotional stills should be sent or e-mailed to John.
SCHEDULING
Works are scheduled at the discretion of Enzian Theater and the FilmSlam programmers. Enzian retains the right to make changes to the published schedule at any time and for any reason.
SHIPPING
Shipping and postage costs for videos/DVDs and any support material to and from the FilmSlam will be paid by the filmmaker. FilmSlam will not accept COD shipments. Submissions may be addressed to:
FilmSlam c/o Enzian Theater
1300 South Orlando Avenue
Maitland, Florida 32751