What can you do in 8 days? Why not make a short film? The only problem with that idea is that films of any length require a lot of resources. And that’s how the idea of Crazy8s came about.
Crazy8s is an annual filmmaking competition and festival in Vancouver. Filmmakers pitch their short film ideas to the Crazy8s jury. Six films are selected, and the creators are provided with $1,000 and other resources from sponsors to create their short film in 8 days. The films are then premiered at the Crazy8s gala screening, with an epic after party to follow.
This year, the 6 films that have made it to the gala screening are:
· ITSY BITSY SPIDER - Horror
o Writer/Director: Brodi-Jo Scalise
o Shortly after moving in together, a young man begins to suspect his boyfriend of infidelity as he uncovers clues around their apartment while trying to catch a loose spider.
· MR. JAMES IS DEAD - Action, Comedy
o Co-Directors: Daniel Irving and Josh Aries
o Writer: Peter Hoskins
o Tom attends his estranged father's funeral only to find out that his father had been a spy all along, and that the funeral is filled with spy villains from his father’s past.
· SOL - Sci-Fi, Drama
o Director: Andy Alvarez
o Writers: Martin Calvo & Andy Alvarez
o Set in a world ravaged by climate change, a mother races to teach her daughter the emergency preparedness that comes with each disaster after experiencing a tragic loss.
· THE QUIETING - Thriller
o Writer/Director: Ali Liebert
o When MAGGIE, 35 and newly queer opens her memory trunk on the eve of a very important date, she is confronted by her combative and denying teenage self and must defeat her greatest fears.
· THE SUBSTITUTE - Adventure Comedy
o Writer/Director: Malibu Taetz
o A passionate substitute teacher must protect his disinterested class from an ancient curse.
· THIS IS A PERIOD PIECE - Drama
o Director: Bruna Arbex
o Writers: Heather Perluzzo & Bruna Arbex
o Riley, a 13 years old girl who gets her period for the first time, faces challenges that are going to question her perspective of womanhood.
Congratulations to all 6 films that made it this year! Interested in learning more about the pitching process? Find out more here.
And are you ready to enjoy a fabulous gala screening, and after party? This year, the gala screening will be held on Saturday, February 22 at The Centre (777 Homer St), followed by an after-party at Science World featuring specialty cocktails, and beverages from High Falutin Bar, and Off The Rail Brewery. Eats will be provided by TripleOs, Beta5 Chocolates, East Side Beer Food, and other vendors. And of course, there will be dancing!
Tickets are limited, so grab yours today.
Photo credit: Crazy8s Film Society
CRAZY8s GALA SCREENING
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2020
Time: 7:00 pm (doors at 6:00 pm)
Location: The Centre, 777 Homer St, Vancouver, BC
CRAZY8S AFTER-PARTY
Time: 9:00PM- 2:00AM
Location: Science World, 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC
19+ only at After-Party.
Tickets for both events: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/crazy8s-2020-gala-screening-afterparty-tickets-92401706993
· Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at door (plus service charges)
· Tickets provide entry to both the Gala Screening and the After-Party
· No tickets will be sold at Science World
It’s fast! It’s fun! It’s Crazy8s!