FAQ’s

What does the “black tie” in “Black Tie Gala & Film Screening” mean?
Men wear suits or tuxedos. Women wear gowns or dresses or suits or tuxedos. Men can wear dresses or gowns too. But they have to be fancy. Really, you can wear whatever you want, but chances are there will be an actual red carpet, so take it up a notch will ya?

What does the “Twinkling” in “Twinkling To-Do” mean?
We are so happy to present our first ever screening for films made by children and families and can’t wait to see what you come up with! Dress code is red carpet meets Halloween!

Does it cost anything to participate?
Yes. The $10-$25 sliding-scale entry fee helps us support our screening costs. What does sliding-scale mean? Please choose an amount within your means to participate.

Will there be popcorn?
You bet. All you can eat and then some.

Are the movies judged? Is there a “winner”?
Gene Shallit from NBC’s Today Show has been invited to emcee the event and act as judge. We understand his schedule is a busy one, though, and in the likely event of a Gene no-show, we will allow the audience to vote on the three movies they liked the most.

Can I work with someone else?
Yes! Please do. The 3-Minute Film Festival is a collaboration-friendly event.

What should my film contain?
Please include a title screen and credits so we know who made it and starred in it and stuff.

Where and when will the 2010 3-Minute Picture Show Twinkling To-Do and Black Tie Gala & Film Screening take place?
The San Francisco screenings will take place at The Victoria Theater. We are sad to say goodbye to our recent host, Root Division, but are so happy to be able to offer fancy seats for all attendees this year!
The first ever Portland screenings will take place on August 21 at the Clinton Street Theater!
Please note: The San Francisco Black Tie Gala & Film Screening on August 28 is a 21 and over event. The Portland Black Tie Gala & Film Screening is open to all ages although likely not appropriate for viewers 18 and under. Of course we haven’t seen the films yet because they don’t exist yet, but we imagine the Portland submissions will be just as freaky-deaky as the San Francisco films of yore.

I want to do it, but I don’t have a camera. Do you have loaner equipment?
Next year when the grant money starts pouring in, we’ll have a full digital movie studio at your disposal. For now, though, we unfortunately have nada. Ask family and friends. Or consider biting the bullet and renting something for a weekend.

I’d like to do it, but I’m not sure I’ll have time. Should I just go ahead and sign up and see what happens?
Because there’s a limit on how many people can participate, we ask that you only sign up if you know you’re going to be turning something in by July 31st.

I live faraway from the Bay Area and Portland and can’t make the August Galas. But I’d still like to make a movie. Is that okay?
Sure! We’d love to screen your film! Sign up. Do it.

I’d like to write an article about this and make everybody famous.
Who do I contact?