(2008 Grand Prize Winner,Filmmaker Takeover
Last February 14 filmmakers with connections to Cape Cod – full-time residents, summer people and students – descended on the July Harris Stage for the first annual Filmmaker Takeover. The films – shorts, documentaries and features – were screened over a three-day period. The audience reaction was passionately enthusiastic. WHAT and Provincetown International Film Festival (PIFF) co-produced last year’s event.
Winning Filmmakers
Entries were be selected by a panel of judges, and the chosen works were viewed and voted on by the public. The winners of the marathon were announced at the closing ceremonies of the event:
Audience Choice
Best Documentary – “Summer Stock Story” – Liz Argo, filmmaker
Best Feature Film – “Sing Now or Forever Hold Your Peace” – Bruce Leddy, filmmaker
Best Short Film – “Freebox” – Shandor Garrison, filmmaker
WHAT/PIFF Winners
Best Documentary – “Still Standing: Trap Fishing in America” – Seth Roblein and Mark Birnbaum, filmmakers
Best Feature Film – “Radio Cape Cod” – Andrew Silver, producer/director
Best Short Film – “Freebox” – Shandor Garrison, filmmaker
Grand Prize Winner*
”Freebox” – Shandor Garrison, filmmaker
*The Grand Prize Winner was chosen to participate in the 2007 Provincetown International Film Festival.
2nd Annual Filmmaker Takeover
Both WHAT and PIFF are excited about pursuing another takeover this winter. Stay tuned for dates and times.
Submission Criteria
1.You or your film must have some connection to Cape Cod
2. Films must be submitted in DVD format (1 submission per person)
3. Please include a bio, brief summary of the poject, and your resume
4. Features and shorts – narratives, documentaries, animation – are welcome.
5. Students of any age are encouraged to apply.
Deadline
Submissions must be postmarked by January 23, 2009.
Send to:
Filmmaker Takeover
c/o WHAT
PO Box 797
Wellfleet, MA 02667
Preview DVDs and support materials will not be returned. You will be notified of acceptance or rejection by February 9, 2009.