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05/03/2017
Winners will have reserved screening slots for their next work at the 2018 Mespies!
There are only nine spots left for teams!
www.minnesota48.com
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Cineapolis, with Z Systems, is hosting the Minnesota48 — a 48-hour film competition designed to support and recognize new and emerging filmmakers.
• Competition happens over the June 9-11 weekend.
• Starts and ends from the Phoenix Theater in Uptown
• Screenings and awards: June 20
• 24 teams will compete. Teams can by any size.
• 3 teams will receive prizes for their next short film:
- $750 equipment rental credit from Z Systems
- Full production assistance and a small cash investment from Cineapolis
- Reserved screening slot at the 2018 Mespies Film Festival
We have room left for a few more teams! If you or any filmmakers you know are looking to participate, register in the next 72 hours to get the special $100 fee. Fees will go up soon after that.
We need more filmmaking in the Cities, and we need systems in place to support filmmakers -- this competition is another way for Cineapolis to encourage continual production and cultivation of a metro industry.
Hope you join up!
03/27/2017
Views from the nosebleeds 🎥
A Shot Of Pure Italian Adrenaline.
It’s four in the morning, and Luca and Valerio are trying to save a girl from overdosing on the same drug they’re on. Directed by prolific Italian filmmaker Vecchi.
**Due to graphic content, viewer discretion is advised
'Hooked' | Comedy, Action, Short | 00:23:43 | Screening Monday, March 27th
-Learn more about this Festival Finalist: http://cineapolis.co/hooked/
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It's Him.
Award-winning Spanish director Ivan Villamel Sanchez brings us this tale of a nightmarish urban legend come true.
'Mr. Dentonn' | Fantasy, Horror, Spanish-language | 00:09:03 | Screening March 24th & 26th
-Learn more about this Festival Finalist: http://cineapolis.co/mrdentonn/
-Buy your Mespies Screening/All-Festival passes: http://cineapolis.co/tickets/
-Sponsor a film: http://cineapolis.co/sponsorship/
The Title Says It All.
Veronica Atburn returns to her hometown after a year of traveling the United States, reunites with her high school friends, and forces everybody to stop rehashing the past and start doing Something Fun. Written, Directed & Produced by Rhiness.
'Something Fun' | Comedy Feature | 01:11:52 | Screening March 26th @ 2pm
-Learn more about this Festival Finalist: http://cineapolis.co/somethingfun/
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An Exploration of Catharsis
The period between knowing death is near and death’s arrival forms an unbearable state of regret, sadness and anticipation for Samantha. Written & Directed by Connelly.
'Gardening At Night' | Drama, Short | 00:12:19 | Screening March 26th
-Learn more about this Festival Finalist: http://cineapolis.co/gardeningatnight/
-Buy your Mespies Screening/All-Festival passes: http://cineapolis.co/tickets/
-Sponsor a film: http://cineapolis.co/sponsorship/
A Critical Documentary For Our Time.
This experimental documentary was filmed in Germany and covers the difficult situation faced by Syrian, Iraqi and Eritrean refugees who are sheltered there. Directed & Produced by Witkowski.
'Refuge' | Documentary, Experimental | 00:23:03 | Screening Saturday, March 25th at 2pm
-Learn more about this Festival Finalist: http://cineapolis.co/refuge/
-Buy your Mespies Screening/All-Festival passes: http://cineapolis.co/tickets/
-Sponsor a film: http://cineapolis.co/sponsorship/
A Paradoxical Paranoia
This claustrophobic short by French filmmaker Chloé Galibert-Laîné explores the feelings of violation and vulnerability that comes with sharing your private life in the digital age of social networks.
'The Burrow' ('Le Terrier') | Short, Fantasy/Horror, Adaptation | 00:27:41 | Screening Saturday, March 25th
-Learn more about this Festival Finalist: http://cineapolis.co/theburrow/
-Buy your Mespies Screening/All-Festival passes: http://cineapolis.co/tickets/
-Sponsor a film: http://cineapolis.co/sponsorship/
A Love Letter To A Cultural Cornerstone.
Teeming with epic stage fencing and interviews with scholars and archaeologists, this documentary translates into film the passion and energy found in the centuries-old tradition of Georgian dance. Directed & Produced by Tkebuchava of SavoFilm studios (http://www.savofilm.com/)
'Georgian Dance' | Documentary, Short | 00:29:52 | Screening Sunday, March 26th
-Learn more about this Festival Finalist: http://cineapolis.co/georgiandance/
-Buy your Mespies Screening/All-Festival passes: http://cineapolis.co/tickets/
-Sponsor a film: http://cineapolis.co/sponsorship/
15 Minutes Of Shame.
Directed by Midwest filmmaker Keith Kaszubowski, 'Christopher Darling' chronicles a semi-successful musician on the tour for his band’s sophomore album. This vignette styled film takes a new approach to the rock genre.
'Christopher Darling' | Feature | 01:15:12 | Screening Friday, March 24th
-Learn more about this Festival Finalist: http://cineapolis.co/christopherdarling/
-Buy your Mespies Screening/All-Festival passes: http://cineapolis.co/tickets/
-Sponsor a film: http://cineapolis.co/sponsorship/
The Golden Ape of Hollywood.
Hollywood, 1952. Henry Corso has been cast in an adventure-themed motion picture as a gorilla who terrorizes the leading lady. But scaring the woman he desires is going to be particularly tricky for the rookie actor in this internationally acclaimed and award-winning short film from French director Tibo Pinsard.
'Gorilla' | Short, Comedy, Drama | 00:14:05 | Screening March 24th & 29th
-Learn more about this Festival Finalist: http://cineapolis.co/gorilla/
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