{"id":1518,"date":"2013-07-11T16:16:11","date_gmt":"2013-07-11T16:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.michiganmoviemakers.com\/blog\/?p=1518"},"modified":"2013-07-19T15:08:20","modified_gmt":"2013-07-19T15:08:20","slug":"m33m-summer-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.michiganmoviemakers.com\/blog\/2013\/07\/11\/m33m-summer-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"M33M Summer 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What<\/h2>\n

M33M is a biannual festival of 3 minute <\/strong>(or less) movies<\/strong> made by people in and around Northern Michigan.<\/p>\n

The acronym M33M (aka Micro Movie Marathon) is derived as follows: Michigan Movie Makers (M3) + 3 Minutes (3M) = M33M.<\/p>\n

All genres are welcome<\/strong> \u2013 trailers for longer projects, sneak previews, short form narrative, mini documentaries, spoofs, show reels, experimental, beyond category, commercials, promotional, pure art, animation \u2013 s\u2019all good!<\/p>\n

This just in – Vines<\/a> are now eligible! Same entry process for Vines as for 3 minute movies, see How below.<\/p>\n

Who<\/h2>\n

All Northern Michigan Movie Makers <\/strong>are encouraged to enter<\/strong>, including commercial studios, entrepreneurs, artists, students and enthusiasts. It might seem counter intuitive to lump together a hodgepodge of expertise and motivations, but a vital community is diverse! We are are an\u2026<\/p>\n

Ecosystem?!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

We may have different reasons for making movies, but we all contribute to a vibrant production community. If an oak is an acorn\u2019s way of making more acorns, could a mentor be a prot\u00e9g\u00e9\u2019s way of making more prot\u00e9g\u00e9s? Experience and experimentation are complementary.
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Everyone can and should enter a 3 minute movie.<\/strong>
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Why<\/h2>\n

\u2022 The first pragmatic outcome is expand and update an inventory of the community<\/strong>, of our collective movie making talent and resources. Because movie making is (usually) collaborative, knowing who is out there\u00a0and what they are up to is key. A community inventory is a asset <\/strong>for everyone’s future projects \u2013 whether you\u2019re an Oscar Winner or YouTube hero.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Second, recognizing and celebrating our regional accomplishments<\/strong> builds momentum and inspires new work. That’s why there’s Major Awards<\/a>!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Summer M33M features the double special Major Award for best rejected TCFF bumper, the Golden Boot. If you’ve entered the TCFF and FIM Group Bumper Contest<\/a> and been rejected, re-enter into M33M for a second chance at fame. Your bumper must be no longer than 3 minutes and the rejection email from TCFF must be included. This is an online entry only.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Third, we always have a goofy good time together<\/strong>, kicking back and soaking up the diversity of dreams. Put faces to the names of your neighbors and fellow cinemaphiles, socialize, hob nob and (dare I say it) network.<\/p>\n

When<\/h2>\n