Achievements in film do not read as well on paper as they do on screen. Young, up and coming directors know this, though they often do not have the funds to screen their films anywhere but through online video outlets like YouTube.
Being sandwiched between “Christian the Lion” and “Crying Britney” is not exactly the best means to be taken seriously. That is where the online film festival comes in to play. Babelgum.com and TheHydeTube.com both feature annual and prestigious open online film festivals that are judged by the likes of Spike Lee and London producer Mr. Hyde.
Red rain boots tap dance alongside anxiety ridden cuckoos in futuristic cuckoo clocks on the HydeTube while two sisters discuss old age and fizzled dreams and others dream of Coney Island on Babelgum.com. Prizes include up to up to $125,000 in cash and signed contracts with eager clients looking to put project pitches into the hands of fresh directors, animators and graphic artists. Win-win.
Winners for the 2009 Babelgum Film Festival will be announced on Monday, April 27th at the Tribeca Film Festival so start watching!
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