Contest: Win a DVD of “23 Blast”

Posted on January 22, 2015 at 11:00 am

I’m delighted to have three copies of the heartwarming and inspiring “23 Blast” to give away. 23 Blast is the name of a football play, and “23 Blast” is based on the real story of Travis Freeman, a high school football star who lost his sight, but, with the help of a courageous coach and committed teammates, was able to keep playing. Directed by Dylan Baker, who co-stars as Travis’ father, the film also stars Stephen Lang as the coach.

To enter, send an email to me at moviemom@moviemom.com with 23 Blast in the subject line and tell me your favorite sports team. Don’t forget your address! (US addresses only) I’ll pick winners at random on January 29, 2015. Good luck!

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Contest: Paddington Bear

Posted on January 13, 2015 at 12:00 pm

Happy Paddington day! In honor of this week’s release of the Paddington movie, I have some completely adorable little Paddington Bears to give away. Send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with Paddington in the subject line and tell me your favorite flavor of jam. Don’t forget your address! (US addresses only). I’ll pick winners at random on January 23, 2015. Good luck!

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Help Save the Rom-Com! Make a 30-Second Rom-Com and Win a Prize!

Posted on January 12, 2015 at 3:17 pm

Did you know there was not one major romantic comedy release last year? What happened to all the Jennifers and Jessicas? All the meet-cutes and misunderstandings? All the quippy best friends and quirky roommates? All the cute pajamas and strolls through the farmers’ market and walks on the beach?

If Hollywood won’t provide, it’s time to crowd-source. Kevin Smith is here to help. Yes, Kevin Smith. Come on, you know he’s just a big old softie who believes in love.

It’s the 30 Second Rom Com Movie Challenge from Studio 360.

The meet cute, the first kiss, the misunderstanding, the chase, the wedding — we all know the scenes that make a romantic comedy both predictable and irresistible.

Your challenge: write and shoot a scene that plays with any or all of those tropes, in just 30 seconds or less.

Your judge: Kevin Smith, DIY master and director of Chasing Amy and Clerks. Win Kevin over with your creative twist on the classic genre. We’ll play the winning movie and have you as a guest on the show on Valentine’s Day weekend.

Extra Credit: 30-Second Rom-Com

HOW TO ENTER:
STEP 1: Create your film

• Use Vine, Instagram, Super 8, or using any other method to create an original rom-com.
• Your entry must be 30 seconds or less.
STEP 2: Submit your film

• Upload your movie to Youtube or Vimeo — and post the link on the Studio 360 contest page.
• Submit as many movies as you’d like.
• By posting your movie, you represent that: you have the right to post it; that it does not infringe on the copyright of any other person; and that, if you are under 18, you have permission from a parent or guardian to do so. (Be sure to follow Youtube and Vimeo’s Terms of Service.)
• Your video will be posted on our website and may be used in other Studio 360 platforms.
The deadline to be considered for our challenge is Sunday, February 1 at 11:59pm ET.

Kevin Smith will be back on the show to announce a winner.

Good luck, and if you win, don’t forget to thank me in your acceptance speech!

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CONTEST: Divergent DVD/Book

Posted on December 27, 2014 at 8:00 am

I have a Divergent DVD/Book to give away! Send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with “Divergent” in the subject line and tell me about the best gift you ever GAVE. Don’t forget your address! (US addresses only.) I’ll pick a winner at random on January 2, 2015.

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Student Filmmakers: Enter Your Movies in the White House Student Film Festival

Posted on December 7, 2014 at 8:00 am

Cooler than Cannes — you could get a chance to have your movie shown at the White House!

From now through January 20, submissions are open for the second White House Student Film Festival. The theme of this year’s festival is The Impact of Giving Back, and it’s open to U.S. students, grades K-12. So tell a story about paying it forward, about community service, or what making a difference looks like in your eyes and through your lens. It can be a fictional story or a short documentary, so break out the lights, write a script, get the camera ready, and show us your passion for service and giving back. We can’t wait to see what you will make this year! For inspiration, take a look at the official selections from last year’s White House Student Film Festival, when the theme was the power of technology in education. They are on the festival website.

Films can be short – in fact, they must be 3 minutes tops. The official selections will be featured on the White House website, and shared across the world on White House sites and official social media accounts. If selected, you may have a chance to attend the film fest yourself at the White House.

Submission Guidelines:

All films must be shorter than 3 minutes.
All films must be made by students in grades K-12.
No film may use copyrighted material including music, TV shows, or movies.
All films must be uploaded to YouTube
All film submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on January 20, 2015.

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