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2023 Filmmaker Crash Course & Info

Super 8 Crash Course - Part 1

  • Screening & Exhibiting: GS8 Screening September 23 at the Georgetown Steam Plant!

  • Rules

  • Sound

  • Submitting your film to Film Freeway by August 19th

Super 8 Crash Course - Part 2

Super 8 Crash Course - Part 3

Thank You for Participating in the Georgetown Super 8 Film Festival 2023

Your time and willingness to be imaginative and share that creativity with the community is unique.  You didn’t have to spend money, rack your brain for an exciting idea, or create something that was purely for the fun of it, but you did, or will be soon, and that motivation makes you unique.  This event is about community, and it is your work, no matter what you choose to do, that will help to inspire the Duwamish Valley to continue being a little different and be recognized as the vibrant community we are all a part of.

 

This is the third year of the reboot of Georgetown Super 8 Film Festival, which previously ran from 2006-2011.  There are both similarities and differences from the past project.  To help new and return filmmakers navigate these changes, this website has been created to guide you along the way. 

 

The most important thing to remember is not to let your filmmaking goals stress you out.  Just plan ahead and pace yourself.  With over 750 GS8 films made in the past, Georgetown and South Park have a lot of super 8 experts, so relax, have a beer/ coffee/ pizza slice/ vegan, veggie, or meat steak and ask the bartender, barista, or patron next to you how it is done.  If they don’t know, and our resources don’t answer your questions, shoot me an email, and I will be happy to get you on your way.

 

Thank you for participating!

 

Sincerely,

Laura Wright

GS8 Education and Archives Director

gs8filmfest@gmail.com

Introduction

Introduction

What is Super 8?

Super 8 is a small format film that was popular for making home movies 35 years ago.  Many artists and beginning filmmakers used this medium because it was cheaper and easier to use than 16mm film and could provide a way to create a very low-budget independent film.  Filmmakers such as Spike Lee, JJ Abrams, and Steven Spielberg got their first taste of filmmaking using super 8, and its gritty look brought a renewed interest to the medium among artist and MTV videos responding to the rise of video use in the ’80s. 

 

Super 8 is a film-based, light-sensitive medium, that must be processed after shooting before the filmmaker can see the results. This is a considerably different filmmaking experience than digital film, and requires attention to lighting, focusing, and framing without instant knowledge of what the camera is capturing.  To truly appreciate this unique film format, it is best to forget any Disney like expectations, embrace the beauty of film, and love the imperfections that happen when recording in this unique format. 

Filming Tips
All Film Due Aug 19th 

How to Make a Super 8 Film

Filming Tips

Cameras

Cameras
2023 GS8 Camera Test

2023 GS8 Camera Test

Play Video

Links

Super 8 Tutorials

About FIlm

Camera info

General Resources

Links

Film ideas

Film Ideas
Who is Michel Gondry? [Indie Wire]
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Who is Michel Gondry? [Indie Wire]

Michel Gondry is a French filmmaker most famous for directing and co-writing the 2004 film ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ for which he, Charlie Kaufman, and Pierre Bismuth won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Prior to his feature film debut titled ‘Human Nature,’ he made a name for himself as a music video director—working with such artists as Daft Punk, The Chemical Brothers, Bjork, and The White Stripes. He often incorporates his personal thoughts and fears from his childhood into his work—most notably, a recurring nightmare in which his hands grow to an enormous size. Support this channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinematyler Twitter: http://twitter.com/cinematyler Facebook: http://facebook.com/cinematyler Tumblr: http://cinematyler.tumblr.com This video essay was written, edited, and narrated by Tyler Knudsen. Clips used: ‘Human Nature’ (2001 dir. Michel Gondry) ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ (2004 dir. Michel Gondry) ‘The Science of Sleep’ (2006 dir. Michel Gondry) ‘Be Kind Rewind’ (2008 dir. Michel Gondry) ‘The Green Hornet’ (2011 dir. Michel Gondry) ‘The We and the I’ (2012 dir. Michel Gondry) ‘Mood Indigo’ (2013 dir. Michel Gondry) ‘Microbe & Gasoline’ (2015 dir. Michel Gondry) ‘Dave Chappelle’s Block Party’ (2005 dir. Michel Gondry) ‘The Thorn in the Heart’ (2009 dir. Michel Gondry) ‘Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?’ (2013 dir. Michel Gondry) ‘Around the World’ by Daft Punk (Music Video dir. Michel Gondry) ‘Let Forever Be’ by The Chemical Brothers (Music Video dir. Michel Gondry) ‘The Hardest Button to Button’ by The White Stripes (Music Video dir. Michel Gondry) ‘Human Behavior’ by Björk (Music Video dir. Michel Gondry) ‘Bachelorette’ by Björk (Music Video dir. Michel Gondry) ‘Everlong’ by Foo Fighters (Music Video dir. Michel Gondry) ‘Drugstore’ by Levi’s (Commercial dir. Michel Gondry) ‘Junior Et Sa Voix D’Or’ by Oui Oui (Music Video dir. Michel Gondry) ‘Dance Tonight’ by Paul McCartney (Music Video dir. Michel Gondry) ‘Be Kind Rewind Sweded Trailer’ ‘Taxi Driver Sweded by Michel Gondry’ ‘I’ve Been 12 Forever’ (2004 dir. Michel Gondry) Music: ‘Generique Stephane’ by Jean-Michel Bernard ‘Around the World’ by Daft Punk ‘If You Rescue Me’ Science of Sleep Sountrack ‘Theme’ by Jon Brion

Sound
The sound cannot be synced with your film which means that having your sound fit perfectly with what is being shown is not possible, therefore shoot/ record accordingly.
 

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How to Submit

Your SOundtrack

Need help adding your soundtrack?

Email to gs8filmfest@gmail.com by August 12th

telling Stories with Sound

Sound
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