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Dailyfilm.tv Video DSLR Short Film Contest Call for Entries, Over $10K in Prizes from Redrock Micro
Narrative, Doc and Music Video Competition Sponsored by Redrock Micro
July 15, 2009    Source: Studio Daily 

Dailyfilm.tv, the filmmaker’s viral video site, today launched the Video DSLR Short Film Contest sponsored by Redrock Micro with over $10K in prizes. Filmmakers are challenged to use a video DSLR camera (such as the Nikon D90, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II or the Panasonic DMC-GH1) to create a narrative short, documentary, or music video. First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded in each of the categories. The online contest is currently open, and the deadline for entries is Sept. 18. See the Dailyfilm.tv DSLR Short Film Contest here.

The panel of expert judges includes photographer/filmmakers Vincent Laforet and Michael Grecco as well as cinematographer Rodney Charters from the Fox television series 24.

First-place winners will win the Redrock Micro eyeSpy Deluxe Bundle DSLR rig (retail value $1445). Second-place winners will get the Redrock Micro Captain Stubling rig ($975). Third-place finishers will receive either a Redrock Micro microMatteBox Deluxe ($735) or microFollowFocus v2 Indie Bundle ($675).

In addition, weekly prizes of Redrock Micro accessories will be awarded, including microMounts 3-packs ($110), microLensSupports ($105) and pairs of 18-inch 15mm professional-grade iris rods ($105).

For more information, or to enter the contest, visit www.dailyfilm.tv.

About Dailyfilm.tv
From seasoned professionals to first-year film students, Dailyfilm is the home for the serious filmmaker. Dailyfilm lets filmmakers upload their work to be seen in the highest quality on the Web; connect and network with other filmmakers and professionals in the industry; receive constructive feedback from top directors, writers and critics; and take the next step creatively and professionally in a career in filmmaking. From live-action shorts to animation, narrative to experimental, music videos to commercials, polished award-winning films to works-in-progress seeking feedback, and everything in between, Dailyfilm is the place.

For more information contact Matt Armstrong at marmstrong@accessintel.com