AFI ScreenNation

Challenge: Hometown Claim to Fame
Close Date: 6/30/2008
Description: AFI ScreenNation wants to know about your Hometown's claim to fame! Make a 5-minute documentary short about a local legend or what your town is known most for. Winner receives an awesome video camera package!

Title: Guilty - Part 1
By: RickairProductions
Description: Tim, a 17 year old kid, has accidentally caused a huge car crash with a stray baseball hit. After running away, thinking no one saw, he now feels immense guilt for the situation and tries to hide his secret. However, he will soon realize that someone knows... (Part 1/2) This is my first real short film. I've made short videos in the past with my friends but most of them were improv and didn't have a real story or soundtrack. This was actually made for a screenwriting class I took as the final project. Special Thanks To: Final Cut Express and Garageband
Running Time: 7:03
Categories: Drama
Tags: baseball, garageband, guilty, productions, rickair, thriller

Title: Mighty Deadly Pt.1
By: Marcus08
Description: first part of mighty deadly
Running Time: 8:37
Categories: Drama, Suspense & Thriller
Tags: action, b-movie, comedy, dash, deadly, exploitation, film, grindhouse, Marcus Gonzalez, Mighty, Patches, romance, short, suspense

Challenge:
Close Date: 1/1/0001
Description:

Title: MassiveTV
By: massivecinema
Description: MassiveTV
Running Time: 0:01
Categories: Animation & Experimental
Tags: Massive TV

Title: Mighty Deadly pt.2
By: Marcus08
Description: the ending to part 1
Running Time: 8:25
Categories: Drama, Suspense & Thriller
Tags: 08, 2, afi, challenge, deadly, film, film, grind, house, marcus, Mighty, part, screen, short, student, test

Challenge:
Close Date: 1/1/0001
Description:

Title: Claim to Fame: Union, New Jersey
By: reversedaks
Description: This short documentary follows student filmmaker Jonathan Weisbrod's quest to determine his hometown's "Claim to Fame." In finding the ultimate claim to fame, the film explores other noteworthy aspects of the town, its historic nature and well known residents to name a few. The film features several interviews from prominent members of the community. Ultimately, the film shows that even with all the great things that have occurred in the town, the hardworking spirit of the community and its people give the Township of Union, New Jersey it's claim to fame.
Running Time: 4:58
Categories: Documentary
Tags: claim to fame, New Jersey, NJ, Union

Title: Bad News
By: 999SHAWN
Description: Short little film that my brother's friends wanted to be a part of.
Running Time: 0:44
Categories: Comedy
Tags: Bad News Sad Depressed Upset Pokemon 999shawn

Challenge:
Close Date: 1/1/0001
Description:

Title: Paper Over Plastic
By: arulious
Description: Delightful PSA promoting Paper bags over Plastic ones. Made possible by: Victor Celaya, Seth Kapp, Kale Caro, Genesis Elenes, Omar Olivares, Martin Gachiri, Paul Huang, Kevin Alonso, Rommel Roco, Mark Gordon, and International Polytechnic High School.
Running Time: 1:08
Categories: News & Community Action, Comedy
Tags: bag, baghead, Paper, plastic, PSA, public

Title: IronMan 2008
By: 238Studios
Description: Barrington IronMan 2008
Running Time: 3:20
Categories: Sports
Tags: 238 Studios, Barrington High School, cam good, Jeff Doles, Video Production

Challenge:
Close Date: 1/1/0001
Description:

Title: Free Hugs in Elk Grove, CA
By: 999SHAWN
Description: We decided to be a part of the "Free Hugs" campaign and this is what happened.
Running Time: 3:54
Categories: Comedy
Tags: Free Hugs Elk Grove Sacramento 999shawn

Title: MassiveTV
By: massivecinema
Description: MassiveTV
Running Time: 0:01
Categories: Animation & Experimental
Tags: Massive TV

Title: Valentines Day Sketch
By: 238Studios
Description: BHS Valentine
Running Time: 3:16
Categories: Comedy
Tags: 23

Title: Slick Rock Film Festival
By: slickrock
Description: Mariposa High School's winning "Road to Slick Rock" PSA - Find out more about The Slick Rock Film Festival @ www.slickrockfestival.org.
Running Time: 0:25
Categories: Public Service Announcements
Tags: film festival, mariposa hs, slick rock

Title: Samsung Fresh Films promo
By: SamsungMobileFreshFil
Description: Samsung Mobile Fresh Films is the nation’s leading teen filmmaking program exclusively for teens. Each year, thousands of teens from all across the country apply for a spot on one of nine all-teen film crews from coast to coast. Once those 99 positions are filled, Samsung Mobile Fresh Films’ road crew brings mobile film studios to the crews' hometowns, along with experienced film instructors and all the technology necessary to create a real, festival-quality short film in seven days!
Running Time: 6:32
Categories: Drama, Comedy, Suspense & Thriller, News & Community Action, Sports
Tags: contest, festival, Partner, Samsung Fresh Films, youth filmmaking

Title: MassiveTV
By: massivecinema
Description: MassiveTV
Running Time: 0:01
Categories: Animation & Experimental
Tags: Massive TV

Title: Oakland, CA Slang!
By: dessina
Description: An exploration into the various types of slang that has made Oakland famous.
Running Time: 4:47
Categories: Documentary
Tags: Hyphy, Oakland, Street, Urban

Title: International Student Media Festival
By: ISMF
Description: The International Student Media Festival celebrates outstanding classroom media projects. Students and teachers from kindergarten through college are honored in a three-day event that includes workshops, screenings of winning entries, and an awards ceremony. It has now grown to be one of the oldest and largest events of its kind. The Festival has been sponsored by the Association for Educational Communications & Technology since 1974. For more information on how to participate in the 2008 Festival visit www.ismf.net.
Running Time: 9:23
Categories: News & Community Action, Drama, Comedy, Documentary, Suspense & Thriller, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, How To & Education, Sports, Music , Animation & Experimental, Commentary & Reviews
Tags: Classroom Media, film festival, Media Competition, Student Media

Title: Film Your Issue
By: FilmYourIssue
Description: Open to everyone 14 to 24 globally. Why 14 to 24? We want to know what issues burn in the hearts and minds of young global citizens — the next generation of leaders. We want to encourage young adults to contribute to the public dialogue on pressing issues — and even influence policy.change things. www.filmyourissue.com Submit your film. Millions are watching.
Running Time: 7:20
Categories: News & Community Action
Tags: festival, Film Your Issue, Partner

Title: Flying Ghost Effect (inspired by "Indiana Jones)
By: 238Studios
Description: A short tutorial on how to make a flying ghost effect like in "Raiders of the Lost Ark."
Running Time: 3:48
Categories: How To & Education
Tags: ghosts, haunted, horror, indiana jones, special effects, tutorial, visual effects

Title: Freshi Tip
By: FreshiFlix
Description: Here's a practical film-making tip straight from teachers at Freshi FilmWorx, an international youth film-making effort based in Los Angeles.
Running Time: 0:35
Categories: How To & Education
Tags: young filmmakers how to tip freshi

AFI ScreenNation congratulates the winner of the
Hometown Claim to Fame Challenge!

Jonathan Weisbrod of Union, New Jersey

Jonathan's entry seen here tells the story of his town
and also uses original music. Jonathan wins a Sony
HD camcorder package and a 1-year membership to the AFI.

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Title: MassiveTV
By: massivecinema
Description: MassiveTV
Running Time: 0:01
Categories: Animation & Experimental
Tags: Massive TV

MassiveTV

: Massive Cinema Kicks Off! Check out their channel for details!
From:: massivecinema

Title: Hometown Claim To Fame Winners Announced!
By: AFIScreenNation
Description: We're announcing the winners for our very first video challenge!
Running Time: 2:24
Categories: Documentary
Tags: afi, afi, american, challenge, claim, contest, fame, film, film, hometown, institute, prize, screennation, video, win

Hometown Claim To Fame Winners Announced!

: Xander Anders counts down the top 3 Hometown Challenge winners
From:: AFIScreenNation

Title: My Hero
By: MyHero
Description: MY HERO invites your family, school, or organization to take part in this not-for profit educational project. Add your vision by sharing your words, images and short films celebrating heroes from around the world on this ever-growing internet archive. www.myhero.com
Running Time: 0:30
Categories:
Tags: education, Hero, Partner

My Hero

: Call for Entries! Deadline is August 15, 2008. Grand prize up to $2,000 Cash! www.myhero.com
From:: MyHero

Freshi Tip

: Freshi Film Festival Extends the Submission Deadline to June 23, 2008. visit www.freshifilmfest.com
From:: FreshiFlix