Filmslam

About FilmSlam

Originally a project of University of Central Florida's Downtown Media Arts Center, Enzian Theater became the home of FilmSlam when DMAC closed in 2006. Now in its third year at Enzian, FilmSlam continues to be a popular outlet for indie and student filmmakers throughout the State of Florida.

FilmSlam will usually be held on the second Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM at Enzian Theater.

BELOW ARE THE DATES FOR 2009:

January 11
February 8
March 8
April 19 (3rd Sunday)
May 17 (3rd Sunday)
June 14
July 12
August 9
September 13
October 11
November 8
GrandSlam at Brouhaha: December 5 & 6

How to Enter FilmSlam

Download the FilmSlam Entry Form for complete details!
Questions? E-mail John for answers.

ELIGIBILITY

Entries submitted for review must be on 1/2" VHS or DVD (screeners may be picked up in person at each month's FilmSlam).
Entry formats exhibited at the FilmSlam include: 1/2" VHS and DVD. Submission copies will also serve as the screener copies unless the filmmaker specifically requests a change.
All films must have a total running time of less than 25 minutes.
Films may only screen in ONE FilmSlam in 2009. Films selected for the FilmSlam are still eligible to enter the Florida Film Festival.
Films not selected for one month's FilmSlam will be held and considered for the next month unless otherwise requested by the filmmaker.
Monthly FilmSlam audience winners that are 10 minutes or less in length are guaranteed a spot in the 2009 Brouhaha Film & Video Showcase. FilmSlam winners longer than 10 minutes will be programmed at the discretion of the Brouhaha selection committee.

ENTRY FEE

Entry into the FilmSlam is FREE (and open only) to all Florida Filmmakers. There is a $5.00 admission fee to the monthly screenings so that the filmmakers do not have to pay an entry fee! Tell your friends to come support indie film!

DEADLINE

Early entry is strongly encouraged. Submissions must be received by the FIRST OF THE MONTH in order to be considered for that month's event - NO EXCEPTIONS! A well-written, 25-word synopsis of the basic plot and premise of the work(s) is required with each entry. If available, b/w and color promotional stills should be sent or e-mailed to John.

SCHEDULING

Works are scheduled at the discretion of Enzian Theater and the FilmSlam programmers. Enzian retains the right to make changes to the published schedule at any time and for any reason.

SHIPPING

Shipping and postage costs for videos/DVDs and any support material to and from the FilmSlam will be paid by the filmmaker. FilmSlam will not accept COD shipments. Submissions may be addressed to:
FilmSlam c/o Enzian Theater
1300 South Orlando Avenue
Maitland, Florida 32751

FilmSlam Winners

November

1st Place: 2:22
2nd Place: Space Town: Last Stop Before the Moon
3rd Place: Purrfect Pitch

October

1st Place: One for Words
2nd Place: Legends: A Friday the 13th Tale
3rd Place: The Amber Project

September

1st Place: The Transplanted Life
2nd Place: ICE
3rd Place: Parting

August

1st Place: Luna Halo - 'World on Fire'
2nd Place: The Last Shot
3rd Place: The Fatalist

July

1st Place: The Drifter
2nd Place: Never Again (A Tasteless Romantic Comedy)
3rd Place: AverageMan

June

1st Place: The Darndest Things
2nd Place: It Was Nice to Meet You
3rd Place: Skate or Die: Living with SODS

May

1st Place: Coffee & Pie
2nd Place: Della
3rd Place: Mixed Blessings? - a Fairy Tale

April

1st Place: Happy Birthday Jesus
2nd Place: I Hate Hip Hop
3rd Place: First Time

March

1st Place: Two in the Bush
2nd Place: The Sexecutive
3rd Place: Just Words

February

1st Place: Mumpsy - "Head in Hands"
2nd Place: The Curse of Dr. Mongoo
3rd Place: Dust and Mud

January

1st Place: Operation Yellow Badger
2nd Place: Bloodwork - Biohazardous Art
3rd Place: Sticks and Stones

FilmSlam Programs

November

Checkmate
Directed by: James Hunter ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Purfect Pitch
Directed by: Julian Belyea ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
The HOOK (Music Video)
Written/Directed by: Elizabeth Anne ( (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) / http://www.alienlizzie.com/thehookvideo)
Space Town: Last Stop Before the Moon
Directed by: Ryan Kindel ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Cruel and Usual
Directed by: Louis Lowy ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
2:22
Written/Directed by: Steven Shea ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) / http://www.222short.com)

October

Bookworm
Written/Directed/Produced by: Eric Burton ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
The Amber Project
Directed by: Ronny Vega ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) / http://www.myspace.com/a7project)
Life in the Clouds
Written/Directed by: Ben Jacobson ( (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
One for Words
Directed by: Austin Boggs ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Safe House: The Acquisition
Written/Directed/Produced by: Mark Biddle ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) / http://www.deepdivestudios.com)
Life Forever (Music Video)
Written/Directed/Produced by: Adam Arnali ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) / http://www.zerodarkcinema.com)
Legends: A Friday the 13th Tale
Written/Directed by: Gerald J. Godbout III ( (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) / http://www.godboutentertainment.com)

September

Le Voyages de Jenny Alexandria
Written/Directed/Produced by: Justin Cecil ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
ICE
Directed by: Dean Zarbaugh & Marti Rivera ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Taco Truck Taste Test
Written/Directed/Produced by: Dan Ginader ( (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) / http://www.TheDailyCity.com)
The Transplanted Life
Directed by Aron Chapman & Natalie Vazquez Rivera ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Parting
Written/Directed/Produced by: Jason Giraulo ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Henry Poole is Here (Music Video)
Written/Directed by: Mark Pellington ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) / http://www.ronmusic.com)
Vanilla Tuesday
Written/Directed by: Phillip Dishon ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))

August

Confession
Directed by: Enrico Marcellino ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
The Fatalist
Directed by: Kenny Heidt ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Trevor @ 5
Directed by: Banks Helfrich ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
The Last Shot
Directed by: Roberto Rosaly ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Witness
Directed by: Bob Jones ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Luna Halo - 'World on Fire'
Directed by: Matt Hutchens ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Slip of the Tounge
Directed by: Brian Troxell ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))

JULY

When the Chips are Down
Produced by: Banks Helfrich ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) )
Confession
Directed by: Isaac Burrows ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Never Again (A Tasteless Romantic Comedy)
Directed by: Scott Stolzar ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) )
Conversations
Directed by: Joe Sanchez ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Take ECO-Action
Directed by: Frank Gould ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) )
AverageMan
Directed by: Katharine Leis ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Searching
Directed by: Levon Mergian ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
The Drifter
Directed by: Craig Calamis ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) )

JUNE

Contains Magic
Directed by: Ryan McDonald ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Letting Go
Directed by: Anica Cramer ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Worth
Directed by: James Donahoe ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
The Darnest Things
Directed by: Kris Wood ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
My Constant (Music Video)
Directed by: Kenny Heidt ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Skate or Die: Living with SODS
Directed by: Night of the Nightwolf (http://www.nightofthenightwolf.com)
It was Nice to Meet You
Directed by: Cristopher Mertens ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))

MAY

Do You Believe in Heroes?
Directed by: James D. Watkins ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Coffee & Pie
Directed by: Catherine Smith (http://www.catherinesmithfilms.com)
The Making of a Grant Project
Directed by: Elizabeth Anne ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Content/Content
Directed by: Shaun Paikai ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Mixed Blessings? - A Fairy Tale
Directed by: Banks Helfrich ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Della
Directed by: Bob Jones ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Ain't Nobody Gotta Know
Directed by: David Bermejo ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Dance Alone
Produced by: Ryan Sebastyan ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))