As I was doing so, I stumbled upon YouTube's Project Direct competition, where people are invited to submit video entries of their work. Extract:
Project Direct was a film challenge for directors with something to say. Of the many excellent short films submitted, 20 were selected as finalists by award-winning filmmaker Jason Reitman and a panel of industry experts. The YouTube community then voted for their favorites.Yeap, the competition's was all over and the results were announced in December. =X But I still wanted to share the videos with you guys. I mean, okay... I'm outdated *rolls eyes*, but I do know a good film when I see one.
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YouTube Project:Direct - Announcing the Winners:
The winners revealed. Just as a short introduction to what you're gonna see next. Skip if you have DotA on alt-tab.
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Laços (Ties): Project: Direct 1st Place
It's a deep clip; while most of the dialogue is pretty mind-boggling, the actual meaning of the show hits on later. Well, I wouldn't actually flame the show, maybe due to the fact that it's in a foreign language, but I'll let you guys form your own opinions. Nice movement on the cameras too, definitely classy takes during the running scenes right in front.
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Gone in a Flash: Project: Direct 2nd Place
This is my personal fave, as it's really a "sweat" kinda of clip. The dog's cute, but the chick's much cuter. Gosh, I'm blushing *lol* I'm no camera/video expert, but the extensive use of focus got me really tied, and the excellent music score gave the video clip a beautiful humorous touch to it, not forgetting that the actors rocked too.
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My Name is Lisa: Project: Direct 3rd Place
A strong contrast to the prior films. It's simple in terms of camera effects, but the storyline completely stands out from the three, which twists in a sad tinge of melancholicity, very thought provoking. The young actor did well, and according to the director, the whole film was taken in a day. Cool huh?
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So that sums it up, for the first three placing. Do remember to check 0ut the seperate video's cut scenes or directors vlog... then you'll be able to appreciate the clips better. Real good job done. Anyone up for a collab?
In a bombshell: Damn, I've gotta be more happening! I can't believe I missed this a month ago!!!
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EDIT: HOLY SHIT! I JUST MISSED THE LONDON ART FAIR BY A DAY!!! GAHHH~
