THE COMEDY SMALLS - HOST AND JUDGING PANEL
Wed, 07 May 2008 14:31
The Smalls are yet again teaming up with Paramount Comedy and long standing partners Creative Review for The Comedy Smalls, a unique short film competition devoted to the discovery of new comedy talent.
We are really excited to announce that Time Out Comedy winner Stephen K Amos will be the host of this years The Comedy Smalls Awards. He will also lend us his expertise in all things funny when it comes to judging the entries.
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Posted By white rabbit
VIRGIN MEDIA SHORTS - SHOOT TO THRILL
Thu, 01 May 2008 14:34
What if you could show your short film in 211 cinemas across the UK? How about if you could win up to £30,000 to then realize your next film? With Virgin Media Shorts you can.
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Posted By white rabbit
THE APRIL CAN WRAP UP
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:09
Since THE CAN premiered in November of 2007, there has been one thing that has eluded your humble host. Not great short films – we’ve had those in spades. And as you can see from the photos, it’s not a healthy audience – from newbies to regulars who have been there from the start, we’re always graced with a devoted crowd of film lovers. No, what has been the only uphill battle for THE CAN is so simple and unexpected – the delicious mini burger at the White Rabbit bar.
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Posted By Zeniba
IN THE MOOD FOR GREAT SHORT FILMS + DRINKS?
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:46
THE CAN is back on April 29th!!
Hey everyone - we're very
excited about this month's roster for The Can - come by the White
Rabbit on the Lower East Side for some food, folks, and fun.
White Rabbit
145 East Houston St.
New York City
@ 8PM
See you there!
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Posted By sweet gator
REEL GOOD STUFF
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:09
One of our members posted his famous Toxic Corp commercial for INPES, under the REELS section here at The Smalls. It’s the most downloaded French commercial worldwide. We know this talented director is also behind the great “Forklift Driver Klaus” shorts, and hope to see them here at The Smalls soon. Check out the REEL section on The Smalls for more cool stuff!
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Posted By sweet gator
WANT AN IDEA TO ADAPT FOR A SHORT FILM?
Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:09
You've probably heard about open source software etc - but have you
heard about stories that are open source? Available for filmmakers and dramatists to use? If not, check it out - especially if you need an idea for your next short film. For those of you who have heard about the open source theory - how many of you have actually tried it? Yeah, yeah, I know - we're all geniuses who do not need anybody else's ideas or thoughts to develop. And anyone who comes close to creating art from your art, should burn in...? Didn't think so. Didn't think you were against adaptations either. So, I've got a site for your to check out...
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Posted By sweet gator
SCREENPLAYS, SCREENPLAYS, SCREENPLAYS
Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:57
All of us have one or several favorite films. Films that have caused us
to shoot that first short, or at least play around with a camera and
ponder ‘what might be if I could just take this idea and...’. You have
probably read all there is on your film, about the director and the
actors… even Googled their personal lives, admit it. But how many of
you have read the screenplay of your favorite film? This is how you get
your hands on it in minutes.
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Posted By sweet gator
EXQUISITE SHORT FILMS INSPIRED BY PARLOUR GAME
Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:14
Next time you’re in the mood for a collection of short films, check out a cool series created in 2007 called Exquisite Corpse. Released by Little Minx, a division of RSA, Exquisite Corpse contains five shorts by emerging directors Laurent Briet, Chris Nelson, Malik Hassan Sayeed, Josh Miller and Phillip Van.
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Posted By sweet gator
DOES YOUR COMEDY MEAN SERIOUS BUSINESS?
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:28
If you believe Charlie Chaplin, all it takes to make a comedy is a park, a policeman and a pretty girl. Whether you agree with Chaplin or not, if you think you’ve got what it takes to make people laugh – here is your chance. The Smalls and Paramount Comedy are proud to present The Comedy Smalls, a competition aimed at discovering the comedy talent of tomorrow.
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Posted By white rabbit
THE MARCH CAN WRAP UP
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:51
Spring has arrived, and this month’s THE CAN was a special one – just under the wire, we were able to be the first to announce the theme for this year’s Comedy Smalls Competition: WORK. Expect some great submissions from this side of the Atlantic – we know the Brits dominated in 2007, but this month’s screening in NYC was more like a political rally.
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Posted By white rabbit
TIMING IS NOTHING
Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:10
Did you know that in The Shining, the door that Jack breaks down at the end of the movie was actually a real door? Kubrick had originally used a fake door, but Jack Nicholson, who supposedly had volunteered as a fire marshal earlier in his life, tore it down too quickly. It happened too fast, ruining the timing of the scene.
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Posted By Zeniba
THE CAN FEBRUARY WRAP UP!
Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:16
We can’t believe this was only the third time THE CAN has happened – despite the rainy weather, we were graced with another stellar turnout of regulars and new faces at what is quickly becoming our favorite time of the month – possibly even edging out pay day. (I am not waiving my right to get paid, by the way, that’s not what I mean.)
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Posted By white rabbit
CRISIS CONSEQUENCES - 2ND MARCH
Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:20
There is still time to get your ticket for a great charity event taking place this Sunday. Indie rocks finest are out in force for this one, and the brilliant line up include: The Enemy, New Young Pony Club, Ed Harcourt and Paul Weller to name but a few.
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Posted By white rabbit
NEXT CAN IN FEBRUARY
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:00
I know it is a while away, and you can probably hardly wait.. but don’t worry The Can will be back in February. On the 26th to be precise.
White Rabbit
145 East Houston St.
7PM
See you there!
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Posted By white rabbit
THE CAN JANUARY WRAP UP!
Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:06
The actual DVD disc for THE CAN goes through a lot before it’s popped into the player at the White Rabbit bar. It’s put together in London, is tested vigorously, then sheathed with a protective case, and shipped via overnight courier across the Atlantic. By the time it arrives in our little hands, we’re pretty confident that there won’t be any surprises.
Now with a couple of photos!!
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Posted By white rabbit
COMMERCIAL ONLINE VIDEO PROJECT
Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:31
The Smalls are looking for talented animators, designers, editors and video directors for an online video project we are launching.
We are looking for people who can work according a commercial brief with a very quick turnaround, and make creative short video ads.
And did I mention there is money to be earned?
If this sounds like something that would interest you, please send in a short resume with samples of your work to video@thesmalls.com
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Posted By white rabbit