check this out guys

I ran across this on myspace...well actually someone forwarded it to me. sounds pretty cool to me.

Please read this and forward or pass it on to as many people as you can. This idea will only be as big as the support it receives. If you want yo can also add Dr. Rage & The Uppercuts Record Label Myspace account to your profile if you are interested.

http://www.myspace.com/absurdmachine

The profile is only promoting this project currently but will be updated for the whole company after the April 22nd shoot date. Please help get this idea out in any way you can.

90 Minutes OnEarth is a snapshot of a moment in time on our planet from a thousand different perspectives. This is NOT a contest; it is a collaborative experiment in filmmaking, an exercise in freedom of expression and a glimpse into the human condition.

Absurd Machine Films is inviting you to participate in a global filmmaking opportunity. On April 22, 2006 between 3:00pm and 4:30pm GMT people from all walks of life will share in the independent filmmaking spirit. Absurd Machine is asking you to contribute a short video clip of whatever you like, anything you want to show to the world at that moment, the subject matter and content are up to you. Our intent is to catalogue a vast range of cultural and personal perspectives of our world at a specific moment in time. We are fully aware that there is no foolproof way to ensure that everyone will be shooting at the requested time, but that is part of the experiment. Some people lie and some people tell the truth and we expect to get some of each.

Clips will be submitted to Absurd Machine Films for review and selected based on content. If your clip is used in the final film, you will be notified and credited for your contribution. To have your video used in the film it is imperative that you follow the rules and guidelines as well as complete and remit the provided release forms with your submission.

Please send your video and the necessary completed forms to:

90 Minutes OnEarth
c/o Absurd Machine Films
[address redacted]
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
R2V 2B1

ABSURD MACHINE FILMS
www.absurdmachine.com
[email address redacted]


GUIDELINES AND HELPFUL HINTS

* You must shoot between the hours of 3pm and 4:30pm GMT April 22, 2006. Submissions must be one continual shot and we request that you try your best to keep them under 5 minutes in length.
* GMT is GREENWICH MEAN TIME - Make sure you check what time zone your in so that you know what time you should be shooting, you can go to http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/
* Our preferred format is miniDV, but we will accept all digital video formats. We will also accept super8 film, but it must be processed.
* Principal characters in your footage must sign provided release forms and these forms must be included with your submission
* Please avoid recording date and time directly onto your footage, we want the cleanest image possible.
* Footage containing corporate trademarks or material that is in violation of copyright laws may not be used.
* Deadline for submissions is May 30, 2006.

***DISCLAIMER: Absurd Machine Films does not condone any behavior that causes harm to humans or animals. We don't want to limit your ability to express yourself, but we do not want to see any innocent person, child or animal harmed in any way.***

Sounds cool.. I might do it if I come up with a brilliant idea.

thats near where I live yay

I messaged the guys about if they wanna see the kinda shit we do and what not, and site plugs.

I will post the reply here if they do actually reply.

Yo's

Well first off I will answer your questions in order.

- Yes send us the tape by mail. All the details are on the website.

- You need to download the release form fill it out and sign it and send it with your mini DV tape. I suggest reading and the release for and use of likeness that is required with the submission.

- The website credits shouldn't be a problem. As well what every you film it must be ONE CONTINUAL SHOT no longer than 5 mins. Read the info on our profile page about the disclaimer. Other than that you can film whatever you want.

- We are not sure what we are doing with the final product yet.

I think iwas going to apply for a job there when I lived there but they seemed bafoonish

thats actually a good idea.. I bet the actual movie will be cool

Sounds like a good idea. I think the deal with having to mail DV tapes as opposed to uploading the footage and signing release forms are too much hassle. If they're not making any profit off of this, do release forms really need to be done?