Gee, Tom, I should think that most of the so-called "comedies" of the last
fifteen years would fit directly into the category.
Joe
>
> From: Tom Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: 2005/03/09 Wed PM 12:18:00 EST
> To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
> Subject: Re: [MOPO] ot NYC flmfest tribeca and Robot films..
>
> So i get this email about a NYC filmfest that will be happening with the
> tribeca fest
> Ok i run and express mail Tommys robot film.. and then I come home and read
> the fine print..
>
> well it turns out this Guy was cured By films in ww1 from shellshock... Post
> traumatic shock.??.
> and they have a group that looks for films that cure people from laughter..
> go figure..
>
> If anybody fins themselves cured by laughter from my sons film let me know..
> as.. well
>
> I have no idea if it will make people have peals of laughter.. what the hell
> is a peal anyway.?
>
> I am at a loss for words... also... when I saw the www.feverfilms.org and
> clicked it well
> its about robots but alot more!! all i can say is If we are wierd what the
> heck is that!
>
> > From 1998 - 2004, Collective: Unconscious hosted the Robert
> > Beck Memorial Cinema (RBMC), curated by Bradley Eros and
> > Brian Frye. RBMC is dedicated to Robert Beck, an American
> > serviceman in WWI, stricken by shellshock, leaving him deaf
> > and dumb. While viewing a film in a sanatorium, Mr. Beck
> > broke into peals of laughter and was suddenly cured of his
> > affliction. The film that cured Mr. Beck was never discovered,
> > but the curators launched the series in the hopes that the
> > films that are seen will inspire similar kinds of spontaneous
> > awakening. RBMC features both curated and spur-of
> > -the-moment screenings for all levels of filmmakers that all
> > enlighten on some level.
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
> This the the last chance to submit to the 1st Lower West Side Film Festival.
> We're committed to showing small gauge and experimental film, so I urge
> member of
> the small gauge list to send us their films.
> We're also looking for installations, film performances,
> and performances incorporating film and video in an integral way.
>
> The POSTMARK DEADLINE has been EXTENDED to
> MARCH 10, 2005.
> FEE WAIVED FOR SMALL GAUGE FILMS!!!
>
> Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Submit your short film
> to the Lower West Side Film Festival. This festival runs
> concurrently as an alternative to the Tribeca Film Festival.
> Collective: Unconscious launches the first Lower West Side
> Film Festival, April 22 - 27, 2005, as an alternative exhibition
> opportunity for film artists and multimedia artists. The Festival
> will feature screenings showcasing more than 50 alternative
> filmmakers at Collective: Unconscious and other venues in
> Lower Manhattan. Collective: Unconscious is located at 279
> Church Street, New York City.
>
> The Lower West Side Film Festival films will be selected by
> the festival programming committee. All film selections will be
> posted at www.weird.org/lwsff during the first week of April.
> The festival is organized and programmed by an eclectic mix
> of filmmakers, writers, directors, animators and producers.
>
> From 1998 - 2004, Collective: Unconscious hosted the Robert
> Beck Memorial Cinema (RBMC), curated by Bradley Eros and
> Brian Frye. RBMC is dedicated to Robert Beck, an American
> serviceman in WWI, stricken by shellshock, leaving him deaf
> and dumb. While viewing a film in a sanatorium, Mr. Beck
> broke into peals of laughter and was suddenly cured of his
> affliction. The film that cured Mr. Beck was never discovered,
> but the curators launched the series in the hopes that the
> films that are seen will inspire similar kinds of spontaneous
> awakening. RBMC features both curated and spur-of
> -the-moment screenings for all levels of filmmakers that all
> enlighten on some level.
>
> Please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] to obtain press
> credentials.
>
> Collective: Unconscious is one of the last remaining
> alternative art spaces in Lower Manhattan. Collective:
> Unconscious is an inclusive, creative community run by a
> volunteer group of artist/administrators. Its mission is to serve
> as an incubator for the New York City artistic community by
> providing an affordable venue for rehearsals and
> performances, promoting these artists' work, and serving as a
> technical and administrative resource center.
>
> More information and entry forms are available at
> http://www.weird.org/LWSFF/
> Deadlines & Fees
> Early: February 15, 2005 (postmark), $25
> Late: March 10, 2005 (postmark), $35
> (FEE WAIVED FOR SMALL GAUGE FILMS --
> PLEASE NOTE ON YOUR APPLICATION "FEE
> WAIVED BY SKJ")
>
> More info: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> The Lower West Side Film Festival is accepting submissions
> of short films in all genres, including experimental, narrative,
> sexy, sensual and edgy, documentary and animation. Other
> screening opportunities will include a roving video van and
> Open Film Night which will showcase films that are
> ten-minutes and under on a first-come-first serve basis. All
> films will be screened on Super8mm, 16mm, miniDV, VHS or
> DVD format. The only competition in the festival will be the
> Best of the Festival awards selected through audience
> surveys.
>
>
> Mailing address for entries:
> Collective: Unconscious LWSFF
> PO Box 2026
> New York, NY 10013
> USA
>
> www.feverfilm.org
>
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