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CVP PARTNERS WITH JOE RANSOM FOR LARGE FORMAT SHORT FILM CONTEST [ SHORT & SWEET ]
I n what promises to be a fantastic opportunity for young filmmakers, reseller CVP has partnered with Joe Ransom, renowned director and DOP, to launch a competition that aims to showcase large format shorts. Set to run annually, the contest is open to UK-based 18- to 35-year- olds, with a cool twist: rather than just awarding their final piece of work, the prize will be a budget and bespoke support for the winner to bring their story to life, as well as a screening of their finished film to industry pros. This will be tailored to the project’s specific needs, whether that’s a high- end cinema camera and lighting package, full production support or an introduction to the right director or cinematographer. In addition, they’ll
receive a £500 CVP voucher, with second and third prizes of £250 and £150 CVP vouchers also up for grabs. “Everyone has a short film in them, and we often find ourselves talking about those obstructions that make it impossible to get our projects off the ground. We want to remove the obstacles by supplying our winning entrants with everything they need to get their film made, tailoring our support to their needs,” said Ransom. Ten projects will be shortlisted, and the writers will be invited to attend a networking breakfast. The team at Large Format Films will shoot a scene from their film using Cooke lenses, as well as additional kit from big brands and other competition sponsors: Aputure, Teradek and SmallHD.
L ocated on Vine Street, Hollywood, Studio Eleven43 is a new VP facility complete with a 27x12ft LED wall, motion capture stage, convertible sound stages, production suites, as well as makeup and hair stations. “Our new VP stage is engineered for seamless real-time workflows, with in- camera VFX capabilities, extended-reality tech, camera tracking and real-time 3D engines,” commented Jacqueline Carroll, president of Studio Eleven43. “We wanted to make this awesome technology a lot more accessible, and we really focused on tailoring the space to fit the needs of the creative visionaries we love to work with.” The team can build up or take down the equipment needed for a given project, with tech partners, technicians and VP specialists on hand to ensure a smooth production experience. Carroll herself has over a decade of experience in studio operations, having directed multiple production stages, such as Thunder Studios and XR Studios. At Studio Eleven43, she hopes to broaden the availability of production spaces, which are an essential part of the LA community. “We want to take the overcomplicated aspects that surround these projects and simplify them, plus open up the tech and space to all kinds of creators. Hollywood is a huge hub for them, and we’re excited to open our doors as a creative playground.” STUDIO ELEVEN43 OPENS ITS DOORS IN LA [ VIRTUALLY UNSTOPPABLE ]
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