Filmslam

About FilmSlam

Originally a project of University of Central Florida's Downtown Media Arts Center, Enzian became the home of FilmSlam when DMAC closed in 2006. Now in its fifth 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 1PM at Enzian.

BELOW ARE THE DATES FOR 2011:

How to Enter FilmSlam

Download the FilmSlam Entry Form for complete details!
Questions? E-mail Tim 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 2011. 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 2011 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 Tim.

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

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FilmSlam Winners

October

  • 1st Place: Happy Hour
  • 2nd Place: Father of the Date
  • 3rd Place: Simulation of Life

September

  • 1st Place: Broken Triangle
  • 2nd Place: Play it like a Train Whistle
  • 3rd Place: Tell Tale

August

  • 1st Place: Solillaquists of Sound "Gotham City Chase Scene"
  • 2nd Place: Cats and Dogs
  • 3rd Place: Eat. Pray. Clone

July

  • 1st Place: Freedom Ride
  • 2nd Place: Date Night
  • 3rd Place: Ratham Stone "Grab the Gold"

June

  • 1st Place: Captain Fin
  • 2nd Place: Greetings from the Abyss
  • 3rd Place: Of Valleys: Meet Me on the Dance Floor

May

  • 1st Place: SoulSwitch: Change
  • 2nd Place: Bond
  • 3rd Place: Riding the Dog

March

  • 1st Place: Vestiges
  • 2nd Place: Crackers
  • 3rd Place: Neptune's Playground

February

  • 1st Place: A Drop of Summer
  • 2nd Place: Avarice
  • 3rd Place: Roid Rage

January

  • 1st Place: Soup
  • 2nd Place: The Cleaver
  • 3rd Place: Atheist in a Foxhole

FilmSlam Programs

October

  • Where the Truth Lies (2011)
    Directed & Produced by: T.L. Westgate (http://www.creativeinletfilms.com)
  • Ambiguous Figure (2011)
    Written, Directed by: Johnna Troxell (http://www.caissonfilms.com)
  • Simulation of Life (2011)
    Written & Directed by: Michael C. Seils
  • Father of the Date (2011)
    Written, Directed & Produced by: Mitchell Blankman
  • Happy Hour (2011)
    Directed & Produced by: Dan Drescher
  • Simple Lives (2011)
    Written, Directed & Produced by: Mike Worthington & Ryan Young
  • JustUs (2011)
    Written & Directed by: Lori Bowen (http://www.kimyoo-films.blogspot.com)
  • It Came in the Night (2011)
    Written, Directed by: Kelly D. Weaver
  • A Detour Down (2011)
    Written & Directed by: Kraig Swisher

September

August

July

June

  • Captain Fin (2010)
    Written & Directed by: Kevin James O’Neill (http://www.oliveranchroadproductions.com)
  • Prisoners of War (2011)
    Written & Directed by: Brian Jensen ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
  • Greetings from the Abyss (2011)
    Directed by: Jason Bumpus (http://www.facebook.com/margatemovies)
  • Convict (2010)
    Directed by: Paul Hardway (http://www.brokenphonebooth.com)
  • Moustache November (2010)
    Directed by: Rich Costales & Kailee McGee((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
  • Of Valleys: Meet Me On The Dance Floor (2011)
    Directed by: Steven Shea (http://www.ofvalleys.com / http://www.abyssmal.com)

May

  • Empyrean: “La Retour de Mere-Terre”(2010)
    Directed by: Steven Shea (http://www.abyssmal.com / http://www.empyreanband.com)
  • The Pen (2011)
    Written/Directed/Produced by: Kevin James O’Neill (http://www.oliveranchroadproductions.com)
  • Riding the Dog (2011)
    Directed by: Milo (http://www.miloproductionsllc.com)
  • So Long (2011)
    Written & Directed by: Charles Frisby (http://www.charlesfrisby.com)
  • Bond (2011)
    Directed by: Mario Giancini (http://www.cinematichaiku.com)
  • Your Life is a Movie, Hazel (2011)
    Written/Directed/Produced by: Hederr Perez((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
  • SoulSwitch “Change”
    Written & Directed by: Adam Arnali (http://www.soulswitch.net / http://www.zerodarkcinema.com)

March

  • Strings
    Directed by: David Popovitch/Kyle McQueen ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
  • The Balance
    Directed by: Trent Duncan (http://www.trentduncan.com)
  • That’s What It's All About
    Directed by: Gabriel Kipling Tyner(http://www.filmsbygt.com)
  • Crackers
    Directed by: Liam Malone ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
  • Vestiges
    Written & Directed by: Alex Sushil ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
  • Neptune's Playground
    Directed by: Adam Johns ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
  • Situation 420
    Co-Written/Directed by: Kyle Ricchetti ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))

February

  • Delusions (2010)
    Directed by: Jordan Little ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
  • Avarice (2010)
    Written/Directed by: Levon Mergian ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) )
  • Shooting for the Moon (2010)
    Directed by: Lenox, Blake & Dinihanian ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
  • A Drop of Summer (2010)
    Directed by: Allison Tate-Cortese (http://www.AllisonFilms.com)
  • I or Me (2010)
    Written & Directed By: Eric Thompson (http://www.760studios.com)
  • Alleycat (2010)
    Directed by: Gary Blake (http://www.palebluepictures.com)
  • Roid Rage (2011)
    Written/Directed/Produced by: Ryan Lightbourn (http://www.roidragethemovie.com)

January

  • Heart Breakers (2010)
    Written & Directed by: Shawn McKee ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) / http://www.facebook.com/margatemovies)
  • Are We Alone: Behind the Scenes
    Written/Directed/Produced By: Lenny Lennox ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
  • The Legend
    Written & Directed by: Kyle Lanz ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
  • Paramour
    Written & Directed by: Daniel Cardona ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) / http://www.danielcardona.net)
  • The Cleaver
    Written & Directed by: Pascal Fortin ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
  • Soup
    Written & Directed by: Mark Wright ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) / mark3films.com)
  • Atheist in a Foxhole
    Directed By: Enrique Mendoza & Kwaku Otchere((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))

Regular Programming
General Admission $10.00 / Student/Senior/Military (with ID) $8.00
Matinees $8.00
Film Society Members $7.50 at all times

1300 South Orlando Avenue  Maitland, FL 32751  Info Line: (407) 629-0054  Theater Offices: (407) 629-1088