Film Makers Invited to Compete in FilmFrenzy for Cash and Prizes in Renton, Washington, October 17-19

    RENTON, WA, September 25, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- It's 75% creativity, 20% challenging, 10% cool and 5% circus. That adds up to 110% fun at the First Annual Renton FilmFrenzy . a filmmaking competition taking place in Renton over a three-day period in mid-October. The top ten films produced during the competition will be screened in front of a live audience at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center on October 28.

Competing filmmakers will have from 5 p.m., Friday, October 17, through 7 p.m., Sunday, October 19, to write, shoot, edit and submit a completed short film for judging. At the beginning of the competition, participating filmmakers will be provided with other challenges, which may include incorporating a line of dialogue, a task and/or filming at a specific location in Renton.

Films can be up to four minutes in length and must be shot completely in Renton. All genres are welcome, although films must be appropriate for all audiences.

Renton FilmFrenzy filmmakers may enter their films in one of two categories: a Student Division (high school and below) and an Open Division. There is a $50 entry fee for the Open Division, while entry fees for student competitors will be waived to encourage student participation. There is no limit to the number of films that may be entered.

The films will be judged by local filmmakers, film critics, and a representative from the Renton Municipal Arts Commission.

The deadline to apply to participate in the FilmFrenzy is 5 p.m., Monday, October 13.

Gala Awards Ceremony? Cash prizes? Coveted Curvees? You bet!

Celebrating the slogan "Renton, Ahead of the Curve," special "Curvee" awards have been crafted by local artisans for presentation to selected filmmakers, along with cash prizes. The specially designed Curvees and cash prizes will be awarded during the awards screening on October 28. Prizes include:

Best Picture $500
Open Division
First Prize $250
Second Prize $200
Third Prize $150
Student Division
First Prize $250
Second Prize $200
Third Prize $150
Other Curvees will be presented for:
Best Actor
Best Use of Renton
Special Judges Award

But Wait, There's More!

The First Annual Renton FilmWalk will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, and Thursday, October 30. During the FilmWalk there will be a special screening of all the films entered in the Renton FilmFrenzy at Downtown participating Renton theatres, restaurants and other businesses

The Renton FilmFrenzy is sponsored by the Renton Community Marketing Campaign, which includes the Renton Chamber of Commerce, Renton School District, Valley Medical Center, Renton Technical College, Renton Visitors Connection and City of Renton.

Visit www.RentonFilmFrenzy.com for application forms, rules and other information.

About Renton, Washington

To learn more about why Renton, Washington, is the center of opportunity where families and business thrive, please visit www.RentonWa.gov. The Renton Community Marketing Campaign is proudly sponsored by the Renton Chamber of Commerce, Renton School District, Valley Medical Center, Renton Technical College, Renton Visitors Connection and City of Renton.

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