Contest

Film Racing

"Film Racing is dedicated to inspiring and challenging creative minds. We strive to develop exciting and intriguing competitions that will allow filmmakers to explore their artistic drive. And ultimately create unique, inventive films for all to see."

The Film Racing Tour returned to Vancouver on July 17, 2009. Local filmmakers were challenged to create an original short film (4 minutes max) in just 24 hours from 10 pm Friday, July 17th to 10 pm Saturday, July 18th, based on the following assignment:

THEME
Temporary

SURPRISE ELEMENT
Action - Signing Something

41 teams came out to compete in the 2009 race. 34 teams completed their films and got them in on time. 4 teams were late with their submissions. 3 teams were unable to complete their films. The 38 completed films were screened for the public on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at the Fifth Avenue Cinemas.

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For more information about the Film Racing Tour please visit their homepage at www.filmracing.com. And for more information about the Vancouver event or to sign up for their newsletter for future Vancouver events, jump to Film Racing, Vancouver.

 

Final Results

Vancouver Film Race 2009

And the Winners Are...

Best Film
Goldfish Syndrome by The All Seeing Eye

1st Runner Up
The Test by Team Creamteam

2nd Runner Up
Side FX by The C-47's

3rd Runner Up
Hornet by FortyFPS & Twisted Twins Productions

4th Runner Up
The Untruce by The Hip Replacements

Best Direction
The Test by Team Creamteam

Best Leading Actor [tie]
The Test by Team Creamteam
Goldfish Syndrome by The All Seeing Eye

Best Leading Actress
Nothing's Forever by Team Untitled

Best Acting Ensemble [tie]
The Untruce by The Hip Replacements
Hornet by FortyFPS & Twisted Twins Productions

Best Writing [tie]
Goldfish Syndrome by The All Seeing Eye
Nothing's Forever by Team Untitled

Best Cinematography
Coffeer by Mannequin

Best Editing
Coffeer by Mannequin

Best Original Music Score
The Present by Random Acts

Best Sound Design
Coffeer by Mannequin

Best Visual Effects [tie]
Side FX by The C-47's
Hornet by FortyFPS & Twisted Twins Productions

Best Set Design
The Present by Randon Acts

Best Costume Design
The Present by Randon Acts

Best Make-Up
Nothing's Forever by Team Untitled

Congratulations to all the Winners and those that participated in the Vancouver Film Race 2009. The Winner from Vancouver will now go on to compete with 19 other cities in North America taking part in Film Racing 2009.