Flake Film Festival

Have you ever been lost???
Have you ever lost something, like your dog, keys, wallet, game, temper, mind?
Anything at all- we want to know about it, through a short film!

Flake Film Festival returns.

Entries for the 2004 festival are NOW OPEN!

Films can be as short as 30 seconds, but must be no longer than 10 minutes.

All films must incorporate this year's footmark or theme word, which is
"LOST"
Use it as a theme, storyline, word or title, whatever and however- just include it somewhere!

Prize categories are as follows: Best Film - 22 years and over. Best Film - 21 years and under. Best Snow Film and Highly Commended Film.


How did FFF start?
The Flake Film Festival (FFF) began as a tribute to young Jindabyne local, Blake McGrath (17), who was sadly killed in a snowboarding accident at Perisher Blue in 2001.

This year FFF was awarded an Australia Day Council Certificate of Appreciation for Community Event of the Year.

Festival founders Anthony "Chook" Trovatello (24) and Rachel Forsyth (28) started the festival in winter of 2003 on a budget of $0 (nil). "The festival was only possible through a lot of hard work, community support, donations of prizes and resources, and a bit of luck!" says Chook.

Last year's festival screened 14 short films, featuring a variety of styles such as documentary, animation, drama and comedy. Screenings were held in Thredbo and Jindabyne. The audience was given the prestigious job of judging the winners across all categories.

Each year with money raised at screenings, FFF awards a Blake McGrath Tribute Award and a snow scholarship to a nominated young person of the Snowy Mountains. "Blake is sadly missed, but through the festival and scholarship his spirit lives and rides on each year- something he loved to do", says Rachel.

This year Flake Film Festival returns, and organisers promise lots of exciting things ahead. So keep an eye out for more info soon!

Categories
The 2004 Festival will again be open to first time, amateur and professional filmmakers of ANY age. 2004 will also feature a special category for "snow films" which are based around skiing, snowboarding and backcountry.

Prize categories are as follows:

Best Film - 22 years and over

Best Film - 21 years and under

Best Snow Film

Highly Commended Film

Prizes
Prizes will include Cash, Ski/ Board equipment, digital video equipment and other cool stuff. Prizes will be confirmed and announced in July/ August.

Screenings:
We propose to have 4 - 5 screenings around the Snowy Mountains in September, 2004. Plans are also in motion to take the festival on tour after the winter season. This would mean that selected films would receive valuable exposure throughout metropolitan and regional cities and towns in Australia, and providing local communities with cultural entertainment.

Judges:
The audiences at all Snowy Mountains screenings will be given the prestigious job of judging the films! Votes from these screenings will be tallied and the award winners announced at the screening and presentations night in Jindabyne.

Your Entry must include:

2 x VHS (PAL) copies of your film or 2 copies in DVD format

1 x completed Entry form

1 x completed and signed Conditions of Entry form

1 x non refundable entry fee of $20 inc GST

(Cheque or money order made payable to Flake Film Festival)

2 x colour stills (different images) of your film (on R CD)

Your entries MUST be delivered to: PO BOX 1047, Jindabyne NSW 2627Local entries can be dropped off at REBEL SPORT Jindabyne, Snowy River Ave, Jindabyne.

Contact Festival Directors Anthony "Chook" Trovatello / Rachel Forsyth (02) 6457 1311, or 0412 294 268, or visit www.snowfm.com.au