Hey all! I thought I'd let you know about this because I'm sure there's got to be some fan filmmakers here at the Downs. You can represent the Downs at this event, it would be great!
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BitofEarth.net is excited to announce that submissions for the
Lost Palantir Fan Film Festival are now open!
Honoring the creativity of Rings fans behind the lens, The Lost Palantir will showcase fan filmmakers from around the world, bringing them together in an unprecedented celebration and exhibition of their works. Hosted by Regal Cinemas Lloyd Center 10, with
a possible appearance by actor Billy Boyd ("Pippin" as award presenter and emcee, the festival and awards ceremony will take place the evening of Saturday, September 27th, 2003, in Portland, Oregon. We've got the big screen and the event to put in front of it, now all we need are you, the fans, to get out your digital cameras, put pointy ears on a few of your friends, and fire up Adobe Premiere!
Submissions are open in four categories:
Best Music Video - Drama
Best Music Video - Comedy
Best Original Film
Best Parody
All submissions must be sent in mpeg or avi format, on a cd to the following address:
Lost Palantir Submissions
c/o BitofEarth.net
3884 Iberis Street NE
Salem, Oregon, 97305
Full submission guidelines can be found
http://tentmoot.bitofearth.net/palantir/submit.html
PLEASE NOTE: The submission deadline has been extended to September 20, 2003
For more information, please email tentmoot@bitofearth.net or call 503-463-4750