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Welcome to the 3rd Annual 29 Days Later Film Project! Please be sure to check back here for frequent updates. To learn more about the project, click a link on the right...
2011 News and Updates
Oct. 2
Come and check out Cine Salon this Mon, Oct. 3 @ 7pm as we screen and recognize the top six films of this year's 29 Days Later!: Epiphany, Only, Corporate Stiffs, Dating Advice.., Partners in Crime and Indecision!
Sept. 22
Attn history buffs! One of our sponsors, the MD Film Office, has asked that we spread the word about an exclusive preview of the PBS doc "The War of 1812" with a special Q&A with Filmmaker Larry Hott and other 1812 film projects at Landmark's Harbor East Theater Mon., 9/26 @ 7 pm. Proceeds benefit the. Click here for tix/more info!
Sept. 16
The judges have spoken! Here are the overall results:
The top six (due to fourth place tie) above will be screened at the Oct. 3 Cine Salon, where we will present the prizes to the winning filmmakers. All are welcome to attend!
Rounding out the top 10 (although not being shown at Cine Salon) are:
"Memory Lane," Uptonrue Films, Mark Hagood ; "Harm City," Iron Narwal Productions, Phil Calvert; "Spyman," Town Center Films, Matt Hanlon "; and "How to Train a Mean Girl's Ass," Xterminating Angel Films, Armando Valle
Best use of prop: "Science and Deception," Bladder Productions, Stephen DeCubellis (group A); "Corporate Stiffs," Dropped Frames, Bradley Tehann (B)
Thanks to our terrific judges Max Weiss, Wil S. Hylton, Chuck Duncan, Stacie Jones-Gentzler, and KJ Mohr who had some very difficult choices and congratulations to all the participants and winners. We look forward to seeing you at the Oct. 3 Cine Salon and/or next summer's 4th Annual 29 Days Later Film Project, tentatively scheduled to start the second week in July 2012!
August 18
Congrats to Dave Kratz of Level 17 Films and his Group B winning film Epiphany! We were so excited to see Wednesday night sell out and more than 350 attend both screenings. The judges are now deliberating and will name the grand prize winner, runner up and overall top 5 films which will be shown at the Oct 5 Cinelounge. Stay tuned - their decision is expected by Sept. 15 and will be announced here and on Facebook!
August 16
Congrats to Rob Zeman for his Group A winning film "Only" and thanks to all the filmmakers who made awesome movies & a wonderful audience at last night's screening. If you weren't one of the 150+ to catch Group A, see Rob's winning film and 10 more great Group B shorts Wed, 8/17. Get your tix here!
July 25
Screening groups are all set - get your tickets now before they sell out! Call the Creative Alliance box office at 410-276-1651 if ordering will call and avoid the $3 per ticket online service charge. Or click here to order online. See a dozen films for only $9 non-CA members and $4 CA members!
July 14
Great to see all the energy and filmmakers at a packed Marquee Lounge as we revealed the prop - a colorful pinwheel! We can already tell this is shaping up to be the best 29 Days Later yet. Rounding out our two dozen teams are Level 17 Films and 29 Days veterans Linkwater Films and Chick Flicks Productions. Welcome guys and gals and see everyone in 28 days!
July 13
Tonight is the big kickoff and we're excited to have 24 teams! Team leaders, please be sure you or at least one team member is available to pick up the prop, sign a release form and go over the rules. Participants and anyone interested are welcome to stop by the new Marquee Lounge at the Creative Alliance at 7 pm, socialize with filmmakers and have a drink or two!
July 11
Welcome new team Leah & Patrick and returning team Town Center Films; 20+ teams are now signed up! Still two days left to register for all those last-minute teams living on the edge.
July 8
Less than one week left to sign up! We are excited to welcome two-time top 3 finisher MobTV to their third tour of duty with 29 Days Later!
July 2
Big welcome to returning participants Fifth Underground and Dropped Frames. Still room for a few more teams!
June 23
We are more than half way to our goal of 30 teams! Welcome to latest teams Xterminating Angel Films, Remarckable.com, Uptonrue Films and Escape Reality Productions.
June 17
We now have a dozen teams signed up (welcome all!) and only one more week to get that early bird rate. Keep an eye on the tix and teams page to see an updated list of teams.
June 8
So nice to see many of our favorite teams from last year returning. Nine are already signed up and there will be some fierce competition this year!
June 3
Fabulous awards include a grand prize of a $500 gear rental credit from Absolute Independent Pictures and the prestigious Judith Rheiner Independent Spirit Award trophy; new cash prizes of $150 for the winner of each screening night, and $200 worth of special effects services from Herron Designs for the runner up! Thanks Michelle & Craig for your continued support. Participants can get a 29% discount on gear rentals and effects work from them for their 29 days later film.
June 2
Registration is filling up fast - be sure to reserve your spot!
May 15
Registration is now open! Register by June 22 to get the dirt cheap $35 early bird rate! Click here to register - spaces fill up quickly so don't delay.
April 5
Save the dates! The 3rd Annual 29 Days Later Film Project is set to kick off in Baltimore on Wed., July 13, 2011 with films due on Thurs., August 11, and screenings the following week. Please stay tuned for more details and feel free to contact us at 29daysfilm@gmail.com with any questions.
2010
October 5
Congrats to the winning film, Running Out of Time by Here to There Productions, followed by Plaskett Forest Films' When the Reaper comes and MobTV's Speed Date! Thanks to the Creative Alliance, who allowed us to present the awards and show the top three at last night's CineLounge.
August 19
More than 300 people attended the screenings last night and were treated to some fabulous and very creative films. Congratulations to those who worked on films and thanks to everyone -- filmmakers, sponsors, volunteers and audience members -- who made our 2nd year such a success. Can't wait until next year!
August 18
Tonight's the big night - tickets are still available. Hope to see everyone for a magical evening of local indie filmmaking! Also, we were excited to be covered in the Baltimore Sun yesterday.
August 12
Films are due today at 7:30 (7:59 at the absolute latest) at the Waterfront Hotel. We will be upstairs starting at 6:30 if anyone wants to drop their film off early!
August 10
Filmmakers, only two more days to complete your projects before the big turn in at 7:30 on Thursday. Good luck!
August 4
Exciting news - tickets are now available! Last year was a complete sell-out, so don't delay. Catch one screening group for $9 (less than $1 per film!) or see all 21 films for only $15. Hope to see everyone at the historic Patterson Theater on Wed., August 18!
July 15
It was a wonderful turnout last night. So great to meet all of the filmmakers. Good luck on your projects and we'll see be seeing you in 28 days! A final shout out to Barking Spider Productions, who managed to crawl their way in at the last moment. :-)
July 14
Welcome to Medium Rare Films, our 20th team! Can't wait to meet the new teams and see some familiar faces, too. Still a few more spots open - we will be accepting registrations online until 5:30 p.m. and also at the door, space permitting!
July 13
Big kickoff is Wednesday night, 7 p.m. at the Waterfront Hotel 2nd floor backroom in Fells Point! Team leaders or a representative from their team must attend to sign paperwork, get the lowdown on the rules and pick up the mysterious prop. Team members are welcome to attend, have a drink or two, and meet other filmmakers!
July 12
Welcome last year's defending 2nd place team Mobtelevision and new team Fifth Underground! Due to the number of teams, we will be dividing into two screening groups of 7 and 9:15. This means we can accept up to 5 more teams for any last minute registrants. (Walk-ups are allowed if we have enough room).
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uly 8
Just three spots remain - if you're on the fence, don't delay and miss out on a fun filmmaking opportunity with the opportunity to win prizes valued at over $1,000! Welcome to newly registered teams Town Center Films and Escape Reality Productions!
July 7
Only one week left to kick off. If you are interested in participating, please sign up now - only five spots remain and it is our goal to have everyone registered ASAP for planning purposes!
July 6
15 teams are now signed up! We would like to welcome returning teams Linkwater Films and Chick Flick Productions, and new teams Barkinglips, Gerneral Admission Films, and Retrofire Productions.
June 29
Only one more day to save $20 and register at Early Bird rate of $25! Also shout outs to returning team Bladder Productions and new teams Here to There Productions, Bright Boy Alert, Carl's Basement Productions, and St. Question Marquee!
June 26
29 Days Later would like to welcome first-time teams Plaskett Forest Films, ClickTube.com and N-somniacs!
June 22
Co-founder Dean attended a screening for his 48 hour film "Time in a Trashcan" and was impressed with all the films in screening group A. He is looking forward to having an extra 27 days to finish his next project!
June 17
We attended a DVD pre-release party and screening in Hampden of Sponsor Michelle Farrell's award winning documentary, Unravelling Michelle. Great job, Michelle - two thumbs way up! We're also ready to adopt your mom!
June 7
It's official - kick off for 29 Days Later is Wednesday, July 14 at 7 p.m. and drop off is Thursday, August 12, 7 p.m. at Waterfront Hotel in Fells Point! Screening is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, August 18, location to be determined. Please visit our updated Details page or contact 29daysfilm@gmail.com for more info.
August 14
Congratulations to 1st Place Winner Jeanie Clark for "The Red-Headed Menace;" 2nd Place Winner Jon Schaumburg of MobTV for "Tiny" and 3rd place Winner Virginia Ryker for "Apnea." Also recognized were: Best Actress Elicia Moran from "Webcam;" Best Actor Wes Throneberry from "Tiny;" Best Cinematography "Apnea;" Best Use of Prop "MC's Lap Zapper" and Best Pet went to the cat from "Webcam." Kudos to all the filmmakers!
August 13
Last night was a fabulous evening and a complete sell-out at the 200 seat Creative Alliance! Thanks to all the filmmakers, our sponsors Michelle and Craig, the Creative Alliance and everyone who came out to make our first year a success. We already can't wait 'til next year!
2011 News and Updates
Oct. 2
Come and check out Cine Salon this Mon, Oct. 3 @ 7pm as we screen and recognize the top six films of this year's 29 Days Later!: Epiphany, Only, Corporate Stiffs, Dating Advice.., Partners in Crime and Indecision!
Sept. 22
Attn history buffs! One of our sponsors, the MD Film Office, has asked that we spread the word about an exclusive preview of the PBS doc "The War of 1812" with a special Q&A with Filmmaker Larry Hott and other 1812 film projects at Landmark's Harbor East Theater Mon., 9/26 @ 7 pm. Proceeds benefit the
Sept. 16
The judges have spoken! Here are the overall results:
Rounding out the top 10 (although not being shown at Cine Salon) are:
"Memory Lane," Uptonrue Films, Mark Hagood ; "Harm City," Iron Narwal Productions, Phil Calvert; "Spyman," Town Center Films, Matt Hanlon "; and "How to Train a Mean Girl's Ass," Xterminating Angel Films, Armando Valle
Best use of prop: "Science and Deception," Bladder Productions, Stephen DeCubellis (group A); "Corporate Stiffs," Dropped Frames, Bradley Tehann (B)
Thanks to our terrific judges Max Weiss, Wil S. Hylton, Chuck Duncan, Stacie Jones-Gentzler, and KJ Mohr who had some very difficult choices and congratulations to all the participants and winners. We look forward to seeing you at the Oct. 3 Cine Salon and/or next summer's 4th Annual 29 Days Later Film Project, tentatively scheduled to start the second week in July 2012!
August 18
Congrats to Dave Kratz of Level 17 Films and his Group B winning film Epiphany! We were so excited to see Wednesday night sell out and more than 350 attend both screenings. The judges are now deliberating and will name the grand prize winner, runner up and overall top 5 films which will be shown at the Oct 5 Cinelounge. Stay tuned - their decision is expected by Sept. 15 and will be announced here and on Facebook!
August 16
Congrats to Rob Zeman for his Group A winning film "Only" and thanks to all the filmmakers who made awesome movies & a wonderful audience at last night's screening. If you weren't one of the 150+ to catch Group A, see Rob's winning film and 10 more great Group B shorts Wed, 8/17. Get your tix here!
July 25
Screening groups are all set - get your tickets now before they sell out! Call the Creative Alliance box office at 410-276-1651 if ordering will call and avoid the $3 per ticket online service charge. Or click here to order online. See a dozen films for only $9 non-CA members and $4 CA members!
July 14
Great to see all the energy and filmmakers at a packed Marquee Lounge as we revealed the prop - a colorful pinwheel! We can already tell this is shaping up to be the best 29 Days Later yet. Rounding out our two dozen teams are Level 17 Films and 29 Days veterans Linkwater Films and Chick Flicks Productions. Welcome guys and gals and see everyone in 28 days!
July 13Tonight is the big kickoff and we're excited to have 24 teams! Team leaders, please be sure you or at least one team member is available to pick up the prop, sign a release form and go over the rules. Participants and anyone interested are welcome to stop by the new Marquee Lounge at the Creative Alliance at 7 pm, socialize with filmmakers and have a drink or two!
July 11
Welcome new team Leah & Patrick and returning team Town Center Films; 20+ teams are now signed up! Still two days left to register for all those last-minute teams living on the edge.
Less than one week left to sign up! We are excited to welcome two-time top 3 finisher MobTV to their third tour of duty with 29 Days Later!
July 2Big welcome to returning participants Fifth Underground and Dropped Frames. Still room for a few more teams!
June 23
We are more than half way to our goal of 30 teams! Welcome to latest teams Xterminating Angel Films, Remarckable.com, Uptonrue Films and Escape Reality Productions.
June 17
We now have a dozen teams signed up (welcome all!) and only one more week to get that early bird rate. Keep an eye on the tix and teams page to see an updated list of teams.
June 8So nice to see many of our favorite teams from last year returning. Nine are already signed up and there will be some fierce competition this year!
June 3
Fabulous awards include a grand prize of a $500 gear rental credit from Absolute Independent Pictures and the prestigious Judith Rheiner Independent Spirit Award trophy; new cash prizes of $150 for the winner of each screening night, and $200 worth of special effects services from Herron Designs for the runner up! Thanks Michelle & Craig for your continued support. Participants can get a 29% discount on gear rentals and effects work from them for their 29 days later film.
June 2Registration is filling up fast - be sure to reserve your spot!
May 15
Registration is now open! Register by June 22 to get the dirt cheap $35 early bird rate! Click here to register - spaces fill up quickly so don't delay
April 5
Save the dates! The 3rd Annual 29 Days Later Film Project is set to kick off in Baltimore on Wed., July 13, 2011 with films due on Thurs., August 11, and screenings the following week. Please stay tuned for more details and feel free to contact us at 29daysfilm@gmail.com with any questions.
2010
October 5Congrats to the winning film, Running Out of Time by Here to There Productions, followed by Plaskett Forest Films' When the Reaper comes and MobTV's Speed Date! Thanks to the Creative Alliance, who allowed us to present the awards and show the top three at last night's CineLounge.
August 19
More than 300 people attended the screenings last night and were treated to some fabulous and very creative films. Congratulations to those who worked on films and thanks to everyone -- filmmakers, sponsors, volunteers and audience members -- who made our 2nd year such a success. Can't wait until next year!
August 18
Tonight's the big night - tickets are still available. Hope to see everyone for a magical evening of local indie filmmaking! Also, we were excited to be covered in the Baltimore Sun yesterday.
August 12
Films are due today at 7:30 (7:59 at the absolute latest) at the Waterfront Hotel. We will be upstairs starting at 6:30 if anyone wants to drop their film off early!
August 10
Filmmakers, only two more days to complete your projects before the big turn in at 7:30 on Thursday. Good luck!
August 4
Exciting news - tickets are now available! Last year was a complete sell-out, so don't delay. Catch one screening group for $9 (less than $1 per film!) or see all 21 films for only $15. Hope to see everyone at the historic Patterson Theater on Wed., August 18!
July 15
It was a wonderful turnout last night. So great to meet all of the filmmakers. Good luck on your projects and we'll see be seeing you in 28 days! A final shout out to Barking Spider Productions, who managed to crawl their way in at the last moment. :-)
July 14
Welcome to Medium Rare Films, our 20th team! Can't wait to meet the new teams and see some familiar faces, too. Still a few more spots open - we will be accepting registrations online until 5:30 p.m. and also at the door, space permitting!
July 13
Big kickoff is Wednesday night, 7 p.m. at the Waterfront Hotel 2nd floor backroom in Fells Point! Team leaders or a representative from their team must attend to sign paperwork, get the lowdown on the rules and pick up the mysterious prop. Team members are welcome to attend, have a drink or two, and meet other filmmakers!
July 12
Welcom
Just three spots remain - if you're on the fence, don't delay and miss out on a fun filmmaking opportunity with the opportunity to win prizes valued at over $1,000! Welcome to newly registered teams Town Center Films and Escape Reality Productions!
July 6
15 teams are now signed up! We would like to welcome returning teams Linkwater Films and Chick Flick Productions, and new teams Barkinglips, Gerneral Admission Films, and Retrofire Productions.
June 26
29 Days Later would like to welcome first-time teams Plaskett Forest Films, ClickTube.com and N-somniacs!
June 22
Co-founder Dean attended a screening for his 48 hour film "Time in a Trashcan" and was impressed with all the films in screening group A. He is looking forward to having an extra 27 days to finish his next project!
June 17We attended a DVD pre-release party and screening in Hampden of Sponsor Michelle Farrell's award winning documentary, Unravelling Michelle. Great job, Michelle - two thumbs way up! We're also ready to adopt your mom!
June 7
It's official - kick off for 29 Days Later is Wednesday, July 14 at 7 p.m. and drop off is Thursday, August 12, 7 p.m. at Waterfront Hotel in Fells Point! Screening is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, August 18, location to be determined. Please visit our updated Details page or contact 29daysfilm@gmail.com for more info.
2009
Congratulations to 1st Place Winner Jeanie Clark for "The Red-Headed Menace;" 2nd Place Winner Jon Schaumburg of MobTV for "Tiny" and 3rd place Winner Virginia Ryker for "Apnea." Also recognized were: Best Actress Elicia Moran from "Webcam;" Best Actor Wes Throneberry from "Tiny;" Best Cinematography "Apnea;" Best Use of Prop "MC's Lap Zapper" and Best Pet went to the cat from "Webcam." Kudos to all the filmmakers!
August 13
Last night was a fabulous evening and a complete sell-out at the 200 seat Creative Alliance! Thanks to all the filmmakers, our sponsors Michelle and Craig, the Creative Alliance and everyone who came out to make our first year a success. We already can't wait 'til next year!
