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02/08/2007 Archived Entry: "Mad Times Science Fiction Short Film Festival Review"

I'd have liked to attend the recent festival of short Science Fiction films, but it was on the first Saturday of the month and I usually like to go to Vanguard (a local SF fannish social gathering) on those evenings if I possibly can. But blogger Jeff Youngstrom did see the movies and has a good rundown on what he saw. "As with last year's lineup I found something to appreciate in every single film. And that made me a little bummed for the film makers who didn't win one of the five awards the festival gives. A number of excellent films didn't get any recognition at all. Except for being chosen for the festival which I guess is something. Still, it disappoints me to see so much great stuff get brushed aside when it comes time to give the awards. The festival also makes me really curious about the economics of short films. Does anyone make any money off a short film? If so, how? You don't seem to be able to buy them. Is there a market on some cable channel somewhere? As with last year, I'd love to be able to buy a DVD of all the films. Only a couple of the films are available online. Are they just portfolio pieces? If so, why aren't they all online? Color me confused."

(tags: JeffYoungstrom, ScienceFiction, ScienceFictionShortFilmFestival)

Posted by Nikolas @ 02/09/2007 03:31 AM PST