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Austin Film Festival To Include Scripted Web Series for 2015
This is a great opportunity for independent digital creators. The Austin Film Festival will include a competition for produced scripted series (1-3 episode) as well as scripts for digital series. See if your series qualifies and enter here.
50 Shades of Hilarity
by Tai Fauci
While the 50 Shades of Grey film has finally fulfilled the movie going fantasies of the book’s devotees, the Internet has provided the rest of us with some hilarious parody. Here is our top 5:
1. 50 Shades of Buscemi Mashing up the trailer by replacing the hunky Jamie Dornan with clips Steve Buscemi is brilliant. Can you name all the movies the clips are from?
2. Gilbert Gottfried Reads 50 Shades of Grey Nothing is less sexy than the abrasive voice of Gilbert Gottfried spouting a woman’s erotic fantasy...or is it?
3. Elder’s React to Fifty Shades of Grey Trailer The Fine Bros win with another Elders React. Frankly, these seniors aren’t really scandalized by the trailer, but you will be when they read aloud excerpts from the book. So, enjoy some uncomfortable laughs with these opinionated elders.
4. Fifty Shades of Grey – Lego Trailer Because nothing says sexy time like a childhood toy with hard abs.
5. 5 Reasons Pornstars Hate 50 Shades of Grey On Funny or Die, three witty porn stars give you a multitude of reasons why not to go see 50 Shades of Grey. They offer a simple, superior alternative, ”watch porn.”
"Yay, a goat." This video is a must watch.
Gregory Brothers for the win.
Some 8-bit debating courtesy of The Gregory Brothers
Another great video from the Gregory Brothers. Love it.
Observing Leap Year
by Caryn K. Hayes (@CarynGotThis)
Leap Year follows five friends who, after losing their jobs, eventually form a company together and win a contest orchestrated by their former employer. Their success in the contest earns them half a million dollars to take their business, a new holographic conferencing technology, to the next level. In the second season, the friends and business partners have moved to San Francisco from New York and are working to make their startup a success.
If I were giving grades to web series, Leap Year is one of those series that would be setting the curve. This series is one that anyone looking to create/produce a web series should look to as an example to follow. Kudos to the creative team of Wilson Cleveland, Yuri Baranovsky and Vlad Baranovsky for their great work.
With solid writing, acting, directing and excellent production value, Leap Year gets it right. The first season episodes are each roughly 10 minutes and the second season doubles that length. Season 2 also brings in some great star power in the form of Eliza Dushku, Emma Caulfield, Joshua Malina and more. Though some scenes seem to linger and milk the performances, the guest stars are well integrated and entertaining. Despite being a sponsored series, Leap Year doesn’t hit you over the head with Hiscox, the brand behind their series. In fact, considering the troubles the characters are facing, I’ve been waiting for the insurance company to swoop in and save the day. Aside from a short commercial break mid-episode, the brand takes a back seat to the storytelling. It is refreshingly tasteful.
When I look at this series critically, the “flaws” I find are matters of taste. Though I’m not a fan of the non-linear episode arcs, they are definitely done well. The quirky characters are certainly memorable but border on annoying, like in the case of the 19-year-old investor. Sure, he’s intended to be annoying but he stretches my patience as a viewer as much as he does for the main characters. But these are negligible things that definitely shouldn’t stop anyone from watching this web dramedy.
Verdict: Go watch it!
Get Social with Leap Year…
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LeapYearTV
Twitter: @leapyeartv
Website: http://leapyear.hiscoxusa.com/
Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/theleapyeartv
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/leapyeartv/
Watching The Ex-Box
by Caryn K. Hayes (@CarynGotThis)
Written by Emily Brownell and directed by Annie Lukowski, The Ex-Box follows the lives of separated couple, Nate and Allie, who can’t afford to break their lease forcing them to stay together in their tiny, and supposedly lucky, apartment.
The Ex-Box Trailer by theexboxseries
I’ve seen the first six episodes of The Ex-Box and I’m happy I stuck with it. Though I’m not blown away by anything in particular, the show looks great, it’s directed and acted well, and it has all the elements you’re looking for in a quality web series. Also, the leads, Emily Brownell and Adam Kitchen, work well together as the couple turned roommates. The one place I would suggest needs work is in the writing, which can be punched up. The first few episodes are okay but they suffer from the same problem I have with many web series pilots: failure to engage.
THE EX-BOX Ep #1 "This Is Yours, This Is Mine" by theexboxseries
Tasked with introducing the characters, setting up the situation, two difficult things to do well in five minutes, and while this one does that, the first episode also has to make me care enough to come back. That didn’t really happen for me until episode four. My problem with the first few episodes is that too much time was spent on the ex-couple playing somewhat repetitive pranks or trading insults instead of making me care about them as individuals or about their relationship. If I had been laughing every twenty seconds, this wouldn’t have been problem. Episode four is when things start to turn around and we get a peek into perhaps what their relationship was like before the breakup. For a romantic comedy, I wish that moment had come a little sooner.
Verdict: I’d say give this one a shot. If you’re a rom-com fan, chances are you won’t be disappointed. Here’s hoping there are more moments like the pie eating in episode five, homage to the infamous When Harry Met Sally scene and a definite LOL moment for me.
Get Social with The Ex-Box...
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theexboxseries
Twitter: @theexboxseries & @emilyfbrownell
Daily Motion: http://www.dailymotion.com/theexboxseries
Drama has a new Zip Code: SYD2030
by Nic Baisley (@FilmSnobbery)
The Australian answer to the American Beverly Hills 90210, web drama SYD2030 really hits a home run, and other web series should take a note from this gem both in terms of the series’ production and presentation to their audience on the web.
With a cast of impossibly pretty people including writer/director Tatjana Alexis, and rounded out by a great cast of young talent such as Laura Benson, George Harrison, Sophie Luck, and Abe Mitchell, SYD2030 tells the story of a group of university students who party, have sex, and deal with a variety of problems, most of which really don’t get introduced until the sixth episode. The pacing of this drama, whose average episode length hovers around eight to ten minutes, is a little on the slow side at times, but the characters are interesting enough to carry an audience through to the next episode. Where this web series really succeeds, story wise, is that I found myself clicking on the next episode to see what happens next. Small plot points would begin to be opened in one episode and would be explained further in future episodes. Some of the drama surrounding the character’s sex lives really isn’t all that exciting, but the characters are dynamic and the production value is high, so it’s more than tolerable.
SYD2030 is shot really well, with wonderful range and depth, as well as overall production design that help to fill in the world these kids live in. All of the locations are well outfitted, the wardrobe is chic, and it’s groovy to see that they didn’t just use a bunch of stock footage of the Sydney Opera House and the Darling Harbor Bridge to sell this series to the non-Aussies.
A shout out should also be given to the sound department. Regardless of whether the characters are indoors, outdoors, in a pool, at a party, or just talking with each other, all of the sound is really crisp and well integrated into the overall aesthetic of the series. The score, interstitial, and end credits songs all fit the tone of each episode perfectly and really give the series a sense of style that is unique to itself.
On the subject of style, aside from the series itself, the website for SYD2030 is really well put together with all of the information easily within reach, and all of the episodes embedded in a gallery that is simple to navigate. The pictures, backgrounds, and videos are clear and very professional looking. It’s no wonder this series has been able to secure some great sponsors. It’s obvious the team as a whole knows what they’re doing.
Verdict: As a whole the cast is the main reason to continue clicking from episode to episode. They’re all very talented and play their respective roles well. The drama starts a little lackluster, but it looks like the story is getting meatier with each episode. It’ll be interesting to see where these kids wind up.
Get Social with SYD2030:
Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/SYD2030
Twitter: @SYD2030web
Website - http://www.syd2030.com.au
Our Five Favorite Olympic Memes
The 2012 London Olympics have had some amazing and heartbreaking moments for the best athletes in the World. But what are we really taking away from the past two weeks? Some hilarious memes!
5. Olympic Divers on the Toilet. A constipated looking bunch.
4. The Boner Rower. Now, Henrik Rummel has a hard on for everything.
More: http://guycodeblog.mtv.com/2012/08/09/boner-rower/#more-63046
3. Boris Johnson. When the Mayor of the host city gets stuck on a zipline, he is ripe for fodder.
More: http://dangleboris.wordpress.com/
2. Queen Elizabeth. This royal looked more scowl then smiles during the Opening Ceremonies. Even as adorable children sang and signed God Save the Queen, the Queen herself remained as ever deadpan.
More: http://hypervocal.com/culture/2012/the-best-of-the-unimpressed-queen-elizabeth-meme/
1. McKayla is not impressed. Being the best in the world and then falling on your ass in your second vault produces the most sour looking Silver Medalist ever. Now there is nothing that can escape the contempt of McKayla Maroney. More: http://mckaylaisnotimpressed.tumblr.com/
Take a Trip to Bushwick with East WillyB
By Nic Baisley (@FilmSnobbery)
Based around the Bushwick neighborhood in Brooklyn, East WillyB takes on the gentrification issues facing urban communities throughout the country. Set in a proud latin bar run by Willy Reyes Jr. (Flaco Navaja) and co-owned by his scheming ex-girlfriend Maggie (April Hernandez-Castillo) who has taken up with Albert, Willy’s neighborhood nemesis who plans to take control of the bar away from Willy and turn it into a hipster hangout.
As with any series such as this, the bar is filled with colorful characters like Ceci Rivera (actress Julia Grob doing double duty as executive producer as well), is the tough-as-nails waitress (she’s like Carla on CHEERS for you older folks) and friend of Willy’s. There’s also Edgar (Raul Castillo), the starving artist, and crazy girl, Gisele (Caridad La Bruja De La Luz), the Latina cougar of the bar. One bonus of the pilot of this series is that all of their episodes don’t take place in the bar, which gives it a really large scope and lends to the realness of the neighborhood.
Directed by Yamin Segal (EL LADRONCITO), this series feels a bit over-the-top in terms of the stereotypes portrayed. Occasionally it plays in favor of the comedy but mostly makes the characters feel more like caricatures. The humor can fall a little flat in parts, but that might just be because the jokes aren’t broad enough for this outsider. East WillyB is shot well, and the sound quality is decent, if a little hollow at times. This can mostly be forgiven due to lack of a proper budget during production and post-production. The way they shot this series really makes the Bushwick neighborhood come alive, and the characters feel real enough, if not a little exaggerated.
The pilot was separated into 6 short episodes. Each episode is well edited and self contained; giving the audience an easy entry regardless of what episode they happen to catch first. The premise and characters are likable and it’s an easy series to get through in one sitting. Their website, at http://eastwillyb.com has a lot of bonus content to check out including an interview with Jesus G, a real resident and activist in Bushwick. There’s also some behind the scenes extras to check out.
The cast and crew of this series were recently successful in raising $51,355 on http://www.kickstarter.com to produce a full season of their show. Big congratulations to them. I look forward to seeing how this unique story unfolds now that they have a decent budget to work with.
Verdict: It’s funny, well shot and the characters are interesting enough to carry from episode to episode. Their chemistry and dialogue seems natural and the episodes are short and very watchable.
Get Social with East WillyB:
Twitter: @eastwillyb
Facebook: http://facebook.com/eastwillyb
Website: http://www.eastwillyb.com/
YouTube: http://youtube.com/eastwillyb
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/eastwillyb
Family Friendly Web Series, JEDI CAMP Launches During San Diego Comic Con
Finally, a web series for geeks of all ages. A fun watch for generations of Star Wars fans with some humorous references to other Sci-Fi franchises. The kids in this web series are really talented and adorable. Worth a watch.
A PERSONAL PLEA FOR A HOT ASS SECOND:
my dear 200+ tumblr followers, i ask you to share, reblog, or even donate a couple of bucks to the kickstarter of a new webseries called UNKNOWNS. it stars 3 people i went to USC (Braden, Tory, Taylor) with and a fabulous girl who is BFF with one of my fellow trojans (Karissa). they have worked incredibly hard to get this off the ground, and now it’s our turn to make their dreams come true. for my squaresville brethern: remember at the end of Hottest of Messes where Natalie’s beautiful ukelele strumming occurred? Natalie will be SINGING the Unknowns theme song! Also, there is a good possibility of a certain individual appearing like a creeper on Unknowns (aka me), so if you want to see that nonsense occur, please please please help my friends out. yaaaay!
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Felicia Day and Tom Lenk play a badass Star-Spangled Banner with some dancing "Pride" pants. Directed by Sean Becker. It's an awesome 4th of July treat. A humorous and Patriotic web video that I can't stop watching.
The Drama of Proper Manors
by Nic Baisley (@FilmSnobbery)
Created by Peter D’Alessio and Jef Phillips, Proper Manors is the Friday Night Lights of the web series world. Starring a young cast including Hunter Gomez (LAST OUNCE OF COURAGE, Family Guy), Guy Nardulli (How I Met Your Mother, Undercovers), Amy Savannah (AMERICAN REJECTS), and Michael Solarez (BEGIN AGAIN), this series follow the recently graduated class of 2012 of the town Proper. This story isn’t just about the children of Proper though, but also the machinations of their parents as well.
Some of the acting is a little overdone. It feels more like a soap opera than a drama created for the web. The premise is interesting, with drama, murder, intrigue, and a little PG sex. The pacing could be increased slightly, but every character is well introduced. The size of the cast in general could turn off some people from a series like this, but the creators do a fair job of giving everyone enough business that they’re memorable enough.
The audio is touch and go. Some scenes sound great while the others have that “layered” feeling that you get with a lot of indie films and web series, others just sound plain muddy. The score and music choices work within the context of the scenes and at the tail end during the credits, so credit is given to Bill Davidson and Robert Lawson for the original music in this series. The cinematography overall is well done with each scene given excellent depth and production value. The length of each episode is a bit of a challenge considering the length for the average web series is around five to ten minutes per episode. The average episode for Proper Manors clocks in at around twenty minutes each. There could be an intention for the creators to turn this series into a full-length feature film once each season is completed, but if not, then the creators may want to consider breaking up each episode into smaller chunks. This would increase the amount of content that the audience perceives and possibly also give each episode an opportunity to be better appreciated.
There are currently three episodes available to get started, with the promise of new episodes every Thursday at 10am MST.
Verdict: If you like a healthy combination of adult and teenage melodrama, then this show might be for you. Otherwise, perhaps when there is more content available, and/or a significant twist or plot point is revealed, maybe then this series would hold audience interest. For right now though it might just be worth the wait to watch the entire first season once it has all been released.
Get Social with PROPER MANORS!
Twitter: @ProperManors
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ProperManors
Website: http://propermanors.tv
The brand new episode of Whole Day Down is here! We give to you… Episode 4 - “Last Impressionists.” Enjoy!
Elisa Donovan slays me in this. Bias.
Debate and Switch.
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