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WEB
SERIES: Lonelygirl15
PRODUCTION:
Mesh Flinders and Miles Beckett
STARRING:
Jessica Rose as Bree
FORMAT:
Video Blog
GENRE:
Drama/ Comedy
CONTENT WARNING:
General audiences
TOTAL RUNNING TIME
(TRT): Averages 1:00 to 3:00 per episode
TAMPA BAY FILM OPINION:
This
began as an Internet hoax that was supposed to be fodder for a television
/ film pitch and then marked the beginning of a new entertainment medium
once the truth was exposed and the creators realized that the series
was pulling in large numbers of regular viewers. This series would not
be as popular as it is if not for the hoax factor. Although the format
is not new (Tampa Bay entertainment and professional polymath C. A.
Passinault had a documented outline for such a format for use on public
access television back in 1993), the application to the Internet and
its advantages is, and may indicate the beginning of a potential revolution
in filmmaking concepts and the definition of what a film is and could
be. Actress Jessica Rose is absolutely brilliant as the teenage Bree,
and we haven't seen a character this likeable ever (although Jessica
does remind us an awful lot of web actress / model Kristen Serena and
professional actress / model Roxanne Kowalska if they were combined,
and she looks and acts almost exactly like Kristen did back in 1998-2000).
The story can be a bit confusing, and some of the episodes can be so-so;
especially the video mail ones where the characters video blog each
other on the same account. The first few episodes are a bit rough, but
it begins to hit it's stride after the first ten- the editing is far
from what is supposed to be correct, but it works- and in the 18th episode
(Episode 0023), the jump cuts toward the end are simply brilliant. The
story gets weird as it advances, with more characters and some bizarre
cult, but it is definitely entertaining, Jessica Rose is adorable as
Bree, the entire series is very watchable with it's tiny episodes, and
it is good to the point that it could compete against and stand with
traditional films and television. This is proof that the definition
of what a film, and what entertainment can be, is generally open to
interpretation. A final note about the missing episodes is that the
producers chose to omit them and that the loose plot structure is flexible
enough to work without them. We are guessing that there were quality
issues with them, especially as many of them are from the start of the
series where the characters and the story was struggling to find itself.
This series is simply inspiring, and we are anxious to see what else
will evolve from it with other production efforts. While you would not
find anything like this in a current conventional film festival event,
our online film festival was perfect to showcase it, and we would much
rather watch this than many Tampa produced indy "films", as
this has high entertainment value. When it works, it is brilliant, and
it is a glimpse of the future of indy filmmaking and showing films;
some filmmakers and critics in the Tampa Bay area appear to be confused
as to the merits of this series and why we are showing it on our online
film festival, but this may indicate that there may be limits to the
potential and what the future may hold for the perceived players in
the market today.
REVIEWS:
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SCORE RANKING (1-100):
90
LANGUAGES:
English without subtitles, closed caption, or running commentary.
SYNOPSIS:
19
Year old Actress Jessica Rose plays Bree, a 16-17 year
old girl with select few friends, a menagerie of stuffed animals, and
some interesting life issues in this video blog series that began as
an Internet hoax. The plot is loose due to the video blog expositional
structure, and what began as a teen drama/ comedy is now a bizarre story
of a cult and the twists that come with it.
DOCUMENTARY
TRAILER: The
Joe Redner Story
PRODUCTION:
Aphelion Worldwide entertainment and Red Wood Productions / Chris Woods
GENRE:
Documentary
CONTENT WARNING:
Contains mature content.
TOTAL RUNNING TIME
(TRT): 04:44
TAMPA BAY FILM OPINION:
Compelling subject and well-crafted by some
talented filmmakers. We cannot wait to see the finished film.
REVIEWS:
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SCORE RANKING (1-100):
95
LANGUAGES:
English without subtitles, closed caption, or running commentary.
SYNOPSIS:
A trailer promoting the upcoming Joe Redner documentary.
SHORT
FILM: Gay
Robot
PRODUCTION:
Happy Madison, Los Angeles, California
GENRE:
Comedy
CONTENT WARNING:
Contains alternative lifestyle themes and crude humor.
TOTAL RUNNING TIME
(TRT): 20:57
TAMPA BAY FILM OPINION:
Hilarious, and proof that quality films can
be done on small budgets. This could easily be done in Tampa Bay (hint
hint). Highly recommended, this film is one that is often played in
the studio with chuckles every single time.
REVIEWS:
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SCORE RANKING (1-100):
95
LANGUAGES:
English without subtitles, closed caption, or running commentary.
SYNOPSIS:
A homosexual robot, who is a member of a fraternity, seeks true love
with the inept assistance of his bothers in a series of hilarious misadventures.
TRAILER:
Pop
Trailer
PRODUCTION:
Icon Film Studios, Tampa Bay, Florida
GENRE:
Drama
CONTENT WARNING:
Suitable for general audiences.
TOTAL RUNNING TIME
(TRT): 01:00
TAMPA BAY FILM OPINION:
Wow. We want to see this film today. The acting
and the filmed scenes are some of the best ever for any Tampa Bay film
production company. The premise, however, reminds some of us of the
Lizzie Mcguire movie where the character has to take the place of a
singer who looks exactly like her; Pop is darker, more realistic, and
would do the premise justice. Chris Woods power!
REVIEWS:
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SCORE RANKING (1-100):
90
LANGUAGES:
English without subtitles, closed caption, or running commentary.
SYNOPSIS:
A girl, who looks exactly like a pop icon, kidnaps her with the help
of friends and then poses as the singer.
SHORT
FILM: The
Pandora Project
PRODUCTION:
Black Flash Films, Tampa Bay, Florida
GENRE:
Drama
CONTENT WARNING:
Contains a scene of strangulation.
TOTAL RUNNING TIME
(TRT): 06:55
TAMPA BAY FILM OPINION:
Not a bad spy flick considering it was done
for one of those 48 hour film project contests. Recommended, if only
because actress Ann Poonkasem is so very cute and tends to torch our
room.
REVIEWS:
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SCORE RANKING (1-100):
55
LANGUAGES:
English without subtitles, closed caption, or running commentary.
SYNOPSIS:
A "secret agent" at USF is about to be played.
SHORT
FILM: Before
Departing
PRODUCTION:
Black Flash Films, Tampa Bay, Florida
GENRE:
Drama
CONTENT WARNING:
Contains depressing subject matter. We wanna live forever.
TOTAL RUNNING TIME
(TRT): 04:34
TAMPA BAY FILM OPINION:
A lot like a surreal music video with some awkward
moments (technical- camera moves from well-lit scene of couple to dark
distance). Recommended.
REVIEWS:
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SCORE RANKING (1-100):
60
LANGUAGES:
English without subtitles, closed caption, or running commentary.
SYNOPSIS:
A man obtains comfort from a friend when he gets some bad news and realizes
that he isn't invulnerable as he faces the end of his short life.
MUSIC
VIDEO: Flowers
PRODUCTION:
RKU Entertainment
GENRE:
Music Video
CONTENT WARNING:
Suitable for general audiences.
TOTAL RUNNING TIME
(TRT): 08:13
TAMPA BAY FILM OPINION:
An interesting and well-made music video. Recommended.
REVIEWS:
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SCORE RANKING (1-100):
70
LANGUAGES:
English without subtitles, closed caption, or running commentary.
SYNOPSIS:
A music video.
SHORT
FILM: Santa
VS Frosty
PRODUCTION:
Damage Control Comedy Crew, Tampa Bay, Florida
GENRE:
Comedy
CONTENT WARNING:
Contains juvenile humor and drug references.
TOTAL RUNNING TIME
(TRT): 03:44
TAMPA BAY FILM OPINION:
A very funny animated short. Love the squeaky-voiced
Rudolph with the nuclear radiation symbol on his nose. Recommended.
REVIEWS:
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SCORE RANKING (1-100):
80
LANGUAGES:
English without subtitles, closed caption, or running commentary.
SYNOPSIS:
A Santa and Frosty fight to the death while Rudoph gets caught in the
crossfire.
TRAILER:
A
Song For Jade
PRODUCTION:
Just Me Productions
GENRE:
Drama
CONTENT WARNING:
Suitable for general audiences.
TOTAL RUNNING TIME
(TRT): 01:58
TAMPA BAY FILM OPINION:
This is a preview for what looks to be a good
film . Recommended.
REVIEWS:
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SCORE RANKING (1-100):
80
LANGUAGES:
English without subtitles, closed caption, or running commentary.
SYNOPSIS:
A film about a man who doesn't want to be alone for the rest of his
life.
SHORT
FILM: Milk
Crate Scars
PRODUCTION:
Public Domain Pictures, Tampa Bay, Florida
GENRE:
Horror
CONTENT WARNING:
Contains scenes of explicit gore and the slaughter of the great Gus
Perez, which upset us greatly; some on our staff are still crying.
TOTAL RUNNING TIME
(TRT): 15:00
TAMPA BAY FILM OPINION:
Unique film with a series of intertwined pulp
fiction chapters. Recommended.
REVIEWS:
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SCORE RANKING (1-100):
70
LANGUAGES:
English without subtitles, closed caption, or running commentary.
SYNOPSIS:
A story about a writer in a psycho ward.
TRAILER:
The
Quiet Place Trailer
PRODUCTION:
Tampa Film Network, Tampa Bay, Florida
GENRE:
Horror
CONTENT WARNING:
Suitable for general audiences.
TOTAL RUNNING TIME
(TRT): 01:00
TAMPA BAY FILM OPINION:
A decent trailer for an anticipated film.
REVIEWS:
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SCORE RANKING (1-100):
60.
LANGUAGES:
English without subtitles, closed caption, or running commentary.
SYNOPSIS:
A trailer of a short film about a couple who is searching for their
daughter and end up in a reality of horror.
TRAILER:
Unearthed
PRODUCTION:
Pheromone Films, Tampa Bay, Florida
GENRE:
Sci Fi
CONTENT WARNING:
Suitable for general audiences.
TOTAL RUNNING TIME
(TRT): 01:00
TAMPA BAY FILM OPINION:
This is a good film, and we are looking forward
to seeing it one day. Joe Davison and Tom Savini are a good match.
REVIEWS:
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SCORE RANKING (1-100):
75
LANGUAGES:
English without subtitles, closed caption, or running commentary.
SYNOPSIS:
An indian artifact is dug up in downtown Tampa and ends up being an
alien weapon.
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