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The Vignette Project
A collaberative filmmaker endeavor
[Moving media moving us forward]
The Vignette Project is a concept created by filmmakers in Springfield, Missouri following the 2010 SATO48 challenge. The idea is that movie makers may create short films with a common narrative that can be compiled in a feature length DVD for presentation to festivals and further distribution.
Additionally, DVDs will be packaged and made available from a production house at wholesale prices (typically $1 to $1.70 each) to vignette contributors for their own sales and promotions.
The vignette creators shall extend rights to Vignette Project organizers should they chose to be on the feature DVD as the collective work becomes property of the Vignette Project organizers. The idea is that DVD contributors stand to gain a great deal of notoriety and exposure from the DVD and that The Vignette Project must secure additional rights to the vignettes in order to successfully place features with distributors. All rights relating to vignettes that filmmakers chose not to place on the DVD, or those that are not selected by Vignette Project organizers for placement on the DVD, remain with the filmmaker/s. ALL vignettes will, however, be screened at a local venue.
The Vignette Project is not a challenge, nor is it a contest. It is a way for filmmakers to showcase their talent through collective promotions. The idea is that collectively we have a greater reach than individually.
There are other benefits from the use of vignettes to create a feature. One is the ease of production. Another is the value which comes from having many different artistic visions and perspectives on the material with several individual contributors.
Note: Although we plan to showcase all films at a local theater, not all shorts are guaranteed to make it onto the final DVD if we have more submissions than required for a feature-length project. Presently we are still in need of submissions for Vignette Project 1.
We officially invite all filmmakers and SATO48 contributors to join us in our first project. The topic of our first project is urban legends. There is no deadline for the urban legends project. Entries will be screened as soon as we have at least one hour of material. We will have the DVD available at that time.
We recommend the graphic publication, The Big Book of Urban Legends, which contains over 200 well known urban legends in (story boarded!) comic book form. Some are funny. Some are scary. Filmmakers are asked to notify The Vignette Project in regard to which story they are going to select so that no two filmmakers cover the same story. That filmmaker must complete the chosen vignette within 3 weeks of selecting the urban legend or the story becomes available to other filmmakers to select. The Big Book of Urban Legends is currently available on Amazon.com for $1.06. Urban legends need not be selected from this book but should be popular legends that have become part of our collective cultural consciousness. Filmmakers selecting legends from the "Big Book" should be sure not to copy the narrative in the stories but may loosely follow it.
Vignettes should be between 1 and 10 minutes in length and should be no more graphic than a PG-13 rating. Other than the title of the vignette no other information or text should appear on screen until after the end. It is also not necessary to title the vignette. Please do not forget to include credits following the vignette or include them in hard copy along with the data DVD-R.
We are also currently working to secure a name actor to function as the "host" of the DVD feature.
Please contact us for more information: Zomular@gmail.com or The Vignette Project - POB 1636, Springfield, MO 65801 This is also where the digital files of your vignettes (.AVI or .MOV on DVD-R format) should be sent, along with digital photos of your releases. A hard copy of the final release, between the producers and The Vignette Project/Zomular Media Group LLC, should be included as well. This release appears at the bottom of the release form page (see below).
Find us on Facebook (Vig Pro - Google search "facebook Vig Pro") and communicate with our organizers, other filmmakers as well as learn more about upcoming projects. Release forms can be found below.
Additionally, DVDs will be packaged and made available from a production house at wholesale prices (typically $1 to $1.70 each) to vignette contributors for their own sales and promotions.
The vignette creators shall extend rights to Vignette Project organizers should they chose to be on the feature DVD as the collective work becomes property of the Vignette Project organizers. The idea is that DVD contributors stand to gain a great deal of notoriety and exposure from the DVD and that The Vignette Project must secure additional rights to the vignettes in order to successfully place features with distributors. All rights relating to vignettes that filmmakers chose not to place on the DVD, or those that are not selected by Vignette Project organizers for placement on the DVD, remain with the filmmaker/s. ALL vignettes will, however, be screened at a local venue.
The Vignette Project is not a challenge, nor is it a contest. It is a way for filmmakers to showcase their talent through collective promotions. The idea is that collectively we have a greater reach than individually.
There are other benefits from the use of vignettes to create a feature. One is the ease of production. Another is the value which comes from having many different artistic visions and perspectives on the material with several individual contributors.
Note: Although we plan to showcase all films at a local theater, not all shorts are guaranteed to make it onto the final DVD if we have more submissions than required for a feature-length project. Presently we are still in need of submissions for Vignette Project 1.
We officially invite all filmmakers and SATO48 contributors to join us in our first project. The topic of our first project is urban legends. There is no deadline for the urban legends project. Entries will be screened as soon as we have at least one hour of material. We will have the DVD available at that time.
We recommend the graphic publication, The Big Book of Urban Legends, which contains over 200 well known urban legends in (story boarded!) comic book form. Some are funny. Some are scary. Filmmakers are asked to notify The Vignette Project in regard to which story they are going to select so that no two filmmakers cover the same story. That filmmaker must complete the chosen vignette within 3 weeks of selecting the urban legend or the story becomes available to other filmmakers to select. The Big Book of Urban Legends is currently available on Amazon.com for $1.06. Urban legends need not be selected from this book but should be popular legends that have become part of our collective cultural consciousness. Filmmakers selecting legends from the "Big Book" should be sure not to copy the narrative in the stories but may loosely follow it.
Vignettes should be between 1 and 10 minutes in length and should be no more graphic than a PG-13 rating. Other than the title of the vignette no other information or text should appear on screen until after the end. It is also not necessary to title the vignette. Please do not forget to include credits following the vignette or include them in hard copy along with the data DVD-R.
We are also currently working to secure a name actor to function as the "host" of the DVD feature.
Please contact us for more information: Zomular@gmail.com or The Vignette Project - POB 1636, Springfield, MO 65801 This is also where the digital files of your vignettes (.AVI or .MOV on DVD-R format) should be sent, along with digital photos of your releases. A hard copy of the final release, between the producers and The Vignette Project/Zomular Media Group LLC, should be included as well. This release appears at the bottom of the release form page (see below).
Find us on Facebook (Vig Pro - Google search "facebook Vig Pro") and communicate with our organizers, other filmmakers as well as learn more about upcoming projects. Release forms can be found below.
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RELEASES
Release Form for CASTDATE: _____/______/2012
PRODUCER: (Filmmaker name)________________________________(print and sign)
Name of film/video/movie:____________________________________
______________________________________________ ________________________________
(Print LAST name of Cast member) (Print FIRST name of Cast member)
________________________________________________________________________________
(Phone number, street address and email addresses)
RELEASE FORM - CAST
For Value recieved, I, the undersigned, hereby acknowledge that I am participating in a motion picture being produced by the Producer (above) on the date (stated above).
VIDEO SHOOT RELEASE: I hereby irrevocably grant to the Producer (above), its licensees, agents, successors and assigns, the right, but not the obligation, in perpetuity throughout the world and in all media, now or hereafter known, to use (in any manner it deems appropriate, and without limitation) in and in connection with the motion picture, by whatever means exhibited, advertised or exploited: - my appearance in the motion picture, still photographs of me, recordings of my voice taken or made of me by it, any music sung or played by me, and my actual or fictitious name.
Furthermore, I acknowledge that the Producer (above), or its assigns may shoot behind the scenes footage, for use in a motion picture, and I hereby irrevocably grant to the Producers (above), its licensees, agents, successors and assigns, the right, but not the obligation, in perpetuity throughout the world and in all media, now or hereafter known, to use (in any manner it deems appropriate, and without limitation) in and in connection with the motion picture, by whatever means exhibited, advertised or exploited: my appearance in the motion picture, still photographs of me, recordings of my voice taken or made of me by it, any music sung or played by me, and my actual or fictitious name.
LIMITED LIABILITY RELEASE: Furthermore, I understand that during my participation in (name of film) ____________________, I may be exposed to a variety of hazards and risks, foreseen and unforeseen, that may include, but are not limited to, personal injury, property damage and death. To the fullest extent allowed by law, I agree to waive, discharge claims and release from liability the Producer/s, its officers, directors, employees, agents and leaders from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries or Damages. I understand and intend that this assumption of risk and release is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and includes any minors accompanying me.
_____________________________________________Signature*
* Signature of parent/ guardian if under 18
Release Form for CREW
DATE: _____/______/2012
PRODUCER: (Filmmaker name)_________________________________________(print and sign)
Name of film/video/movie: ________________________________
______________________________________________ ________________________________
(Print LAST name of Crew member) (Print FIRST name of Crew member)
________________________________________________________________________________
(Phone number, street address and email addresses)
RELEASE FORM - CREW
For Value recieved, I, the undersigned, hereby acknowledge that I am participating in a motion picture being produced by the Producer (above) on the date (stated above).
VIDEO SHOOT RELEASE: I hereby irrevocably grant to the Producer (above), its licensees, agents, successors and assigns, the right, but not the obligation, in perpetuity throughout the world and in all media, now or hereafter known, to use (in any manner it deems appropriate, and without limitation) in and in connection with the motion picture, by whatever means exhibited, advertised or exploited: - my appearance in the motion picture, still photographs of me, recordings of my voice taken or made of me by it, any music sung or played by me, and my actual or fictitious name.
Furthermore, I acknowledge that the Producer (above), or its assigns may shoot behind the scenes footage, for use in a motion picture, and I hereby irrevocably grant to the Producers (above), its licensees, agents, successors and assigns, the right, but not the obligation, in perpetuity throughout the world and in all media, now or hereafter known, to use (in any manner it deems appropriate, and without limitation) in and in connection with the motion picture, by whatever means exhibited, advertised or exploited: my appearance in the motion picture, still photographs of me, recordings of my voice taken or made of me by it, any music sung or played by me, and my actual or fictitious name.
LIMITED LIABILITY RELEASE: Furthermore, I understand that during my participation in (name of film)____________________, I may be exposed to a variety of hazards and risks, foreseen and unforeseen, that may include, but are not limited to, personal injury, property damage and death. To the fullest extent allowed by law, I agree to waive, discharge claims and release from liability the Producer/s, its officers, directors, employees, agents and leaders from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries or Damages. I understand and intend that this assumption of risk and release is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and includes any minors accompanying me.
_____________________________________________Signature*
* Signature of parent/ guardian if under 18
Release Form for LOCATION
DATE: _____/______/2012
PRODUCER: (Filmmaker name)_______________________________________(print and sign)
Name of film/video/movie: ________________________________
______________________________________________ ________________________________
(Print LAST name of Proprietor) (Print FIRST name of Proprietor)
________________________________________________________________________________
(Phone number street address and email addresses of proprietor)
________________________________________________________________________________
(Print name and/ or full address of Property)
RELEASE FORM - LOCATION
For Value received, I, the above named Proprietor of the location or property listed above, known as the Property, of which I am the owner and/or manager with the power to so do, grant the appearance of the said Property in a motion picture being produced by the above-mentioned Producer on the date listed.
VIDEO SHOOT RELEASE: I hereby irrevocably grant to the Producer, and to the Agent, its licensees, agents, successors and assigns, the right, but not the obligation, in perpetuity throughout the world and in all media, now or hereafter known, to use (in any manner it deems appropriate, and without limitation) in and in connection with the motion picture, by whatever means exhibited, advertised or exploited: the appearance of the Property in the motion picture, still photographs of the Property, recordings taken or made of it and actual or fictitious names given to or indicated regarding the Property/Location.
Furthermore, I acknowledge that the Producer, or its assigns may shoot behind the scenes footage, for use in a motion picture, and I hereby irrevocably grant to the Producers, its licensees, agents, successors and assigns, the right, but not the obligation, in perpetuity throughout the world and in all media, now or hereafter known, to use (in any manner it deems appropriate, and without limitation) in and in connection with the motion picture, by whatever means exhibited, advertised or exploited: the appearance of the Property in the motion picture, still photographs of the Property, my appearance, still photographs of me, recordings of my voice taken or made of me by it, any music sung or played by me, and my actual or fictitious name.
LIMITED LIABILITY RELEASE: Furthermore, I understand that during my participation in (name of project)__________________, I may be exposed to a variety of hazards and risks, foreseen and unforeseen, that may include, but are not limited to, personal injury, property damage and death. To the fullest extent allowed by law, I agree to waive, discharge claims and release from liability the "Producers", its officers, directors, employees, agents and leaders from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries or Damages. I understand and intend that this assumption of risk and release is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and includes any minors accompanying me.
_____________________________________________Signature of Proprietor
Release Form for SONG or MUSIC
DATE: _____/______/2012
ARTIST NAME: ____________________________________
SONG NAME: ______________________________________
PRODUCER: (Filmmaker name here)_________________________________(print and sign)
Name of film/video/movie:__________________________________________________
Release for song and music/video shoot release:
The song or music, (above) performed by ("artist", above), for which I, ("filmmaker", above) have the authority to grant, hereby acknowledge that I am participating in a motion picture being produced by above-mentioned name (hereafter, Producer)
as part of the production of a "vignette project".
For Value received, I hereby irrevocably grant to the Producer (above), its licensees, agents, successors and assigns, the right, but not the obligation, in perpetuity throughout the world and in all media, now or hereafter known, to use (in any manner it deems appropriate, and without limitation) in and in connection with the motion picture, by whatever means exhibited, advertised or exploited: the above-mentioned song or music, my appearance in the motion picture, still photographs of me, recordings of my voice taken or made of me by it, any music sung or played by me, and my actual or fictitious name.
Furthermore, I acknowledge that the Producer (above), or its assigns may shoot behind the scenes footage, for use in a motion picture, and I hereby irrevocably grant to the Producer (above), its licensees, agents, successors and assigns, the right, but not the obligation, in perpetuity throughout the world and in all media, now or hereafter known, to use (in any manner it deems appropriate, and without limitation) in and in connection with the motion picture, by whatever means exhibited, advertised or exploited: the above-mentioned song or music, my appearance in the motion picture, still photographs of me, recordings of my voice taken or made of me by it, any music sung or played by me, and my actual or fictitious name.
LIMITED LIABILITY RELEASE: Furthermore, I understand that during my participation in the Project, I may be exposed to a variety of hazards and risks, foreseen and unforeseen, that may include, but are not limited to, personal injury, property damage and death. To the fullest extent allowed by law, I agree to waive, discharge claims and release from liability the Producer (above) its officers, directors, employees, agents and leaders from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries or Damages. I understand and intend that this assumption of risk and release is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and includes any minors accompanying me.
Phone number, street address and email addresses:________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Signature (Signature of parent/guardian if under age 18)
Release Form for ART
DATE: _____/______/2012
Producer (Filmmaker name): ____________________________________(print and sign)
Name of film/video/movie:_______________________________________
Artist name:___________________________________________________(print and sign)
________________________________________________________________________________
(Phone number, street address and email addresses)
Release form for ARTWORK
The artwork, known as __________________________________________________________
created by (above artist), for which I, have the authority to grant, hereby acknowledge that I am participating in a motion picture being produced by above-mentioned name (hereafter, Producer) as part of a "vignette project".
For Value received, I hereby irrevocably grant to the Producer (above), its licensees, agents, successors and assigns, the right, but not the obligation, in perpetuity throughout the world and in all media, now or hereafter known, to use (in any manner it deems appropriate, and without limitation) in and in connection with the motion picture, by whatever means exhibited, advertised or exploited: the above-mentioned art work/s, my appearance in the motion picture, still photographs of me, recordings of my voice taken or made of me by it, any music sung or played by me, and my actual or fictitious name.
Furthermore, I acknowledge that the Producer (above), or its assigns may shoot behind the scenes footage, for use in a motion picture, and I hereby irrevocably grant to the Producer (above), its licensees, agents, successors and assigns, the right, but not the obligation, in perpetuity throughout the world and in all media, now or hereafter known, to use (in any manner it deems appropriate, and without limitation) in and in connection with the motion picture, by whatever means exhibited, advertised or exploited: the above-mentioned art work/s, my appearance in the motion picture, still photographs of me, recordings of my voice taken or made of me by it, any music sung or played by me, and my actual or fictitious name.
LIMITED LIABILITY RELEASE: Furthermore, I understand that during my participation in the Project, I may be exposed to a variety of hazards and risks, foreseen and unforeseen, that may include, but are not limited to, personal injury, property damage and death. To the fullest extent allowed by law, I agree to waive, discharge claims and release from liability the Producer (above) its officers, directors, employees, agents and leaders from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries or Damages. I understand and intend that this assumption of risk and release is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and includes any minors accompanying me.
__________________________________________________
Signature (Signature of parent/guardian if under age 18)
RELEASE TO VIGNETTE PROJECT
Release form for FILM/VIDEO/MOVIEDate: ___/___/2012
Filmmaker (your name here):__________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
(phone number, street address and email address of filmmaker)
Name of film/video/movie:________________________________
Release for FILM/VIDEO/MOVIE
The film/video/movie, known as __________________________________________________________ was
created by (filmmaker, above), for which I, have the authority to grant, hereby acknowledge that I am participating in a motion picture being produced by above-mentioned name (hereafter, Producer) as part of the production of a "vignette project", and contributing this film/video/movie for this purpose.
For Value received, I hereby irrevocably grant to the Producer (above), its licensees, agents, successors and assigns, the right, but not the obligation, in perpetuity throughout the world and in all media, now or hereafter known, to use (in any manner it deems appropriate, and without limitation) in and in connection with the motion picture, by whatever means exhibited, advertised or exploited: the above-mentioned art work/s, my appearance in the motion picture, still photographs of me, recordings of my voice taken or made of me by it, any music sung or played by me, and my actual or fictitious name.
Furthermore, I acknowledge that the Producer (above), or its assigns may shoot behind the scenes footage, for use in a motion picture, and I hereby irrevocably grant to the Producer (above), its licensees, agents, successors and assigns, the right, but not the obligation, in perpetuity throughout the world and in all media, now or hereafter known, to use (in any manner it deems appropriate, and without limitation) in and in connection with the motion picture, by whatever means exhibited, advertised or exploited: the above-mentioned art work/s, my appearance in the motion picture, still photographs of me, recordings of my voice taken or made of me by it, any music sung or played by me, and my actual or fictitious name.
LIMITED LIABILITY RELEASE: Furthermore, I understand that during my participation in the Project, I may be exposed to a variety of hazards and risks, foreseen and unforeseen, that may include, but are not limited to, personal injury, property damage and death. To the fullest extent allowed by law, I agree to waive, discharge claims and release from liability the Producer (above) its officers, directors, employees, agents and leaders from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries or Damages. I understand and intend that this assumption of risk and release is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and includes any minors accompanying me.
__________________________________________________
Signature of filmmaker (Signature of parent/guardian if under age 18)
DVD producer (agent for Vignette Project):___________________________(print and sign)