POV 
| Directed by: | Tanner Adams |
|---|---|
| Written by: | Bren MacDonald |
| Starring: | Bryce Martel, Christopher Woodcock, Derek Versteeg |
| Country: | Canada |
| Created: | 2005 |
| Runtime: | 12 min. |
| Member: | seannacap |
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Average rating: 4.67 by 6 users
Film Description:
Synopsis
Within the confines of four white walls John (Bryce Martel) works to create art out of nothing. As he strives to make an empty room into a home a series of strangers begin to visit John, each with their own questions about his work. With one visit after the next, the connections are drawn between the artist and a woman from the past.
Forms: Narrative Fiction
Genres: Art
Niches: Mature/Adult
Screenings & Events
Leo Awards Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Nominee for Best Student Film
Vancouver, Canada
May 2006
Cast & Crew
Production
Seanna McPherson (Executive Producer, Producer), Tanner Adams (Director (1st Project))
WritingBren MacDonald (Writer (1st Project))
PerformanceBryce Martel (Lead Actor), Christopher Woodcock (Lead Actor), Danielle Barker (Supporting Actor), Derek Versteeg (Lead Actor), Margot Berner (Supporting Actor), Samara Devlin (Supporting Actor)
CameraBrandon Pond (Cinematographer/DP)
Post ProductionBrian Hulme (Picture Editor)
AcademicSeanna McPherson (School Administrator), Seanna McPherson (Academic Advisor)
POV Sceening at Young Cuts- August 2006
Aug 02, 2006 12:25PM
Congratulations to POV, 2005 Director Tanner Adams. POV has been selected to screen this year at Young Cuts. This year, The Young Cuts Film Festival http://www.youngcuts.com/ will screen in both Toronto and Montreal.
Out of literally thousands of films, POV is one of 50 films selected to screen at this festival which brings media and industry together to meet emerging young filmmakers. If you are in Montreal: check out POV on Aug 18th at 9pm.
Congratulations Tanner !
Check these links for more information:
http://www.youngcuts.com/
http://www.youngcuts.com/~demo/docs/2006-schedule-web.pdf
http://audience.withoutabox.com/films/pov
Toronto World Wide Short Film Festival Journal- June 13th- 18th 2006
Jun 27, 2006 10:19AM
TWWSF – 2006 – A Look Back by Brian Hulme
Being a Marketplace Delegate at the Toronto World Wide Film Festival was a tremendously educational and enjoyable experience. I watched films, I met people, I learned about things that directly relate to my career as a filmmaker, and I partied. The level of quality for the nominated films that were screened was very high and inspired me to create films of the same caliber. The people that I met and exchanged contacts with are very supportive of the short film industry, and the festival itself is a massive gathering of these people. Whether you make business deals with the people you meet, or share a conversation over a drink, or both, you get to interact and learn who will take your films and what they are looking for. If you want to make short films, or you do make short films, you need to go to the TWWSF.
With all the career boosting seminars, screenings, ceremonies and parties, it is hard to manage your time, but above all be sure to see the films. Specifically, the international films, because of their rarity and quality. As well, see the music videos, which for me was great because I also enjoyed much of the music and now have new bands to listen to, or to contact for future film score. The films will range from being intensely dramatic and moving to being completely wacky and off the wall, and every one is great in a way of its own because these are the top films of over 3000 from around the world. It also good to browse the program book and highlight the good ones so that you can check them out again in the marketplace or try to find the filmmakers. I was lucky to see most of the films that won awards, and I have to say they were very excellent and had some real close competition. I hope next year I can have at least one film there, and I would be extremely lucky to have one be nominated. Here are some of the shorts that were very memorable and are a must see for any short filmmaker or lover:
“Before Dawn” Hungary
“The Surprise” Germany
“Bawke” Norway (this won the “Best International Short” award)
“Heavy Metal Jr.” Scotland
“Blackout” USA
“Darling Darling” USA
“Sometimes” UK (I have a copy of this one if anyone wants to see it)
I strongly recommend at least Google’ing any of these titles.
Another very special part of the festival is the seminars and symposiums. These will be anything from small, intimate meetings with industry folk to large, game show like discussions specifically geared to help your film career. Go to as many as you can. In specific, go to:
“Who Buys What” (one on one interaction with Canadian / International Broadcasters and Buyers”)
“Smart Shorts: Making Shorts That Work For You” (self explanatory)
“Remix Revolution” (keeping up o date with the technology that affects short films)
Here are some quick do’s and don’ts:
Do:
- bring lots of cards and dvds
- talk to as many people as possible
- team up with people you meet so you can spread out and go to different seminars/screenings
- hunt for the right people, they are actually easily identified for you by colour coded tags
- go to the parties, and even if you can’t afford it, buy drinks for people. It will surely pay off later
Don’t:
- down talk your movie, tell people it is great, and let them decide for themselves
- down talk anyone else’s films, unless you have some serious material to back it up with
- let yourself become very strongly opinionated, remember the diversity of this industry
- let yourself get too drunk, but make sure to keep up with everyone
I learned and interacted so much at this festival that I now am fueled up with new goals, ideas, and inspiration. I would like to extend my warmest thanks to the faculty of the Capilano College Film Centre, the people who participated in the TWWSF and it’s staff, and especially the crew and colleagues that helped create our short film, POV, which was our ticket in. In particular I would like to thank Seanna McPherson, Chris Chin, Sue Biely, Shane Smith, and Tanner Adams.
Brian Hulme
b_train33@hotmail.com
Capilano College Film Program Alumni
Being a Marketplace Delegate at the Toronto World Wide Film Festival was a tremendously educational and enjoyable experience. I watched films, I met people, I learned about things that directly relate to my career as a filmmaker, and I partied. The level of quality for the nominated films that were screened was very high and inspired me to create films of the same caliber. The people that I met and exchanged contacts with are very supportive of the short film industry, and the festival itself is a massive gathering of these people. Whether you make business deals with the people you meet, or share a conversation over a drink, or both, you get to interact and learn who will take your films and what they are looking for. If you want to make short films, or you do make short films, you need to go to the TWWSF.
With all the career boosting seminars, screenings, ceremonies and parties, it is hard to manage your time, but above all be sure to see the films. Specifically, the international films, because of their rarity and quality. As well, see the music videos, which for me was great because I also enjoyed much of the music and now have new bands to listen to, or to contact for future film score. The films will range from being intensely dramatic and moving to being completely wacky and off the wall, and every one is great in a way of its own because these are the top films of over 3000 from around the world. It also good to browse the program book and highlight the good ones so that you can check them out again in the marketplace or try to find the filmmakers. I was lucky to see most of the films that won awards, and I have to say they were very excellent and had some real close competition. I hope next year I can have at least one film there, and I would be extremely lucky to have one be nominated. Here are some of the shorts that were very memorable and are a must see for any short filmmaker or lover:
“Before Dawn” Hungary
“The Surprise” Germany
“Bawke” Norway (this won the “Best International Short” award)
“Heavy Metal Jr.” Scotland
“Blackout” USA
“Darling Darling” USA
“Sometimes” UK (I have a copy of this one if anyone wants to see it)
I strongly recommend at least Google’ing any of these titles.
Another very special part of the festival is the seminars and symposiums. These will be anything from small, intimate meetings with industry folk to large, game show like discussions specifically geared to help your film career. Go to as many as you can. In specific, go to:
“Who Buys What” (one on one interaction with Canadian / International Broadcasters and Buyers”)
“Smart Shorts: Making Shorts That Work For You” (self explanatory)
“Remix Revolution” (keeping up o date with the technology that affects short films)
Here are some quick do’s and don’ts:
Do:
- bring lots of cards and dvds
- talk to as many people as possible
- team up with people you meet so you can spread out and go to different seminars/screenings
- hunt for the right people, they are actually easily identified for you by colour coded tags
- go to the parties, and even if you can’t afford it, buy drinks for people. It will surely pay off later
Don’t:
- down talk your movie, tell people it is great, and let them decide for themselves
- down talk anyone else’s films, unless you have some serious material to back it up with
- let yourself become very strongly opinionated, remember the diversity of this industry
- let yourself get too drunk, but make sure to keep up with everyone
I learned and interacted so much at this festival that I now am fueled up with new goals, ideas, and inspiration. I would like to extend my warmest thanks to the faculty of the Capilano College Film Centre, the people who participated in the TWWSF and it’s staff, and especially the crew and colleagues that helped create our short film, POV, which was our ticket in. In particular I would like to thank Seanna McPherson, Chris Chin, Sue Biely, Shane Smith, and Tanner Adams.
Brian Hulme
b_train33@hotmail.com
Capilano College Film Program Alumni
Toronto World Wide Short Film Festival Journal- June 13th- 18th 2006
Jun 27, 2006 10:18AM
So I got to go to the World Wide Short Film Festival
By Tanner Adams
June 12 to 18th. One full week filled with short films, seminars, and symposiums. The amount of information being spewed out within the week was overwhelming to the point were sometimes you couldn’t be everywhere and see everything. That’s not a bad thing though because anything that you do see is a hundred percent worth it. So here’s what I think I was able to take in at the World Wide Short Film Festival 2006.
- The market for shorts films is growing LARGER and LARGER each year. So get in the know of what the hell IFC, Showcase, Bravo, Atom Films, I-film, Movieola, and I-tunes have to offer.
- Have a card on you at all times. If you don’t have a card then just make a basic one. THIS IS FILM SO MAKE CONTACTS.
- Each night you get to see some of the best short films from around the world. By seeing all of these films you will know just how high you will have to raise the bar of your short films production values. You will also learn how strong your story has to be.
- Go and see everything, even the crap. Yes there is crap at festivals and I think that the crap helps motivate you to make something better. Also never turn your back on your own project (even if it’s crap).
- Your project, film, or short is what gets you into festivals and the parties so treat it like your child. Be proud of it.
- Learn to mingle. You can talk to anyone at an after party because you have all just seen the same movies. Ask them what they thought of the screening. Then ask them what the hell they’re doing there. They will either be:
o a) director/producer with a film at the festival
o b) distributor/broadcaster
o c) film festival rep.
o d) production company rep.
o e) actor/actress
- Short, sweet, and simple. The best short films of the festival in my opinion were all 5 to 10 minutes long. Plus 5 to 10 minute short films have better chances of getting into festivals because they are “SHORT, SWEET, AND SIMPLE.”
- Thank the people you meet and the people who help you out every step of the way. Don’t kiss ass and tell them they’re the greatest. Just be honest because that is what counts and that’s what people want to hear.
- There is funding out there. Get off your butt and get it. Kickstart, BravoFact, Harold Greenburg Fund, Telefilm, Crazy 8’s, and more. Google any of those and start searching. Apply for anything you can get your hands on because ANYTHING IS BETTER THAN NOTHING.
There was lots that Brian, Dave, and myself did during the week. It was an amazing experience and we are all thankful for being given this opportunity, and it was because of the people we have met so far. Capilano is a school with teachers who are proud of their students and enjoy seeing us make the next steps into the film world. Check out the schools website and all the short films coming out of Capilano College.
Tanner Adams, Director (P.O.V)
big_tanner_22@hotmail.com
Check out Capilano College’s new website for their film program at:
www.capcollege.bc.ca/programs/film/Home.html
By Tanner Adams
June 12 to 18th. One full week filled with short films, seminars, and symposiums. The amount of information being spewed out within the week was overwhelming to the point were sometimes you couldn’t be everywhere and see everything. That’s not a bad thing though because anything that you do see is a hundred percent worth it. So here’s what I think I was able to take in at the World Wide Short Film Festival 2006.
- The market for shorts films is growing LARGER and LARGER each year. So get in the know of what the hell IFC, Showcase, Bravo, Atom Films, I-film, Movieola, and I-tunes have to offer.
- Have a card on you at all times. If you don’t have a card then just make a basic one. THIS IS FILM SO MAKE CONTACTS.
- Each night you get to see some of the best short films from around the world. By seeing all of these films you will know just how high you will have to raise the bar of your short films production values. You will also learn how strong your story has to be.
- Go and see everything, even the crap. Yes there is crap at festivals and I think that the crap helps motivate you to make something better. Also never turn your back on your own project (even if it’s crap).
- Your project, film, or short is what gets you into festivals and the parties so treat it like your child. Be proud of it.
- Learn to mingle. You can talk to anyone at an after party because you have all just seen the same movies. Ask them what they thought of the screening. Then ask them what the hell they’re doing there. They will either be:
o a) director/producer with a film at the festival
o b) distributor/broadcaster
o c) film festival rep.
o d) production company rep.
o e) actor/actress
- Short, sweet, and simple. The best short films of the festival in my opinion were all 5 to 10 minutes long. Plus 5 to 10 minute short films have better chances of getting into festivals because they are “SHORT, SWEET, AND SIMPLE.”
- Thank the people you meet and the people who help you out every step of the way. Don’t kiss ass and tell them they’re the greatest. Just be honest because that is what counts and that’s what people want to hear.
- There is funding out there. Get off your butt and get it. Kickstart, BravoFact, Harold Greenburg Fund, Telefilm, Crazy 8’s, and more. Google any of those and start searching. Apply for anything you can get your hands on because ANYTHING IS BETTER THAN NOTHING.
There was lots that Brian, Dave, and myself did during the week. It was an amazing experience and we are all thankful for being given this opportunity, and it was because of the people we have met so far. Capilano is a school with teachers who are proud of their students and enjoy seeing us make the next steps into the film world. Check out the schools website and all the short films coming out of Capilano College.
Tanner Adams, Director (P.O.V)
big_tanner_22@hotmail.com
Check out Capilano College’s new website for their film program at:
www.capcollege.bc.ca/programs/film/Home.html
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Jun 29, 2006 11:14AM
Great Film!
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