MMTB- Movie Making Throughout the Bay!
a 501c3 Non-Profit Org that Supports the Efforts of All Film Industry Professionals
of All Levels & Backgrounds
– Serving Bay Area & Sacramento Since 2010
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Q. How Do I See Your Complete Calendar w/ Film Challenges, Festivals etc?
Q. Can Anyone Join the Film Challenges?
A. Yes, Everyone is Welcome, All Levels and Over the Age of 6, Anyone under 18 must have an Entertainment Work Permit, and a Paid Parent Accompany them at all times. See our CALENDAR-www.MMTB.org/events or CLICK HERE
Q. Can You Win GRANT MONEY For Film Challenges?
A. Yes, The Team Leader Can & Must Hire at Least Two People From the Winning Short Film Team (ON HOLD NOW, COVID PAUSED THIS PROGRAM). Our Goal is To Give $5,000 per month for award prizes. We were up to $1,000 per month prior to covid.
Q. What is BASH?
A. MMTB Runs BASH- Bay Area and Sacramento Film Festival, and Takes Submissions for Short Films, Monologues, and Trailers ALL YEAR. We have Bi-Annual Bay Area, Sac or surrounding made film festival screenings, challenge films etc. See our CALENDAR-events.MMTB.org or CLICK HERE to See When the Next BASH is- Location may vary- OR- SUBMIT your film CLICK HERE or go to- https://filmfreeway.com/BASHBayAreaShortFilmsFestival8
Q. Do We Get a Tax Deduction for Donations & Tickets Purchased?
A. Yes, MMTB is a 501c3, Every Donation is Eligible for a Tax Deduction. For Ways to Donate or Support –CLICK HERE or go to https://www.MMTB.org/donate or to See
Q. I Have a SHORT FILM and I Want To Submit to MMTB
A. Submit your film to BASH- Bay Area and Sacramento Film Festival ALL YEAR. We have bi-annual Bay Area, Sac or surrounding made film festival screenings. Location may vary Submit your film CLICK HERE or go to- https://filmfreeway.com/BASHBayAreaShortFilmsFestival8
Q. What is the ACTORS MONOLOGUE Challenge?
A. Once you register you will receive a Monologue. Everyone will get the same one for each season. You will record yourself or a puppet for Voice Over Talent, preferably on a laptop, but phone is OK. Then you will submit that video prior to the deadline. It will screen during BASH and compete for best acting performance and a trophy.
Q. What is a ‘Film in a Day‘ Actors, Writers, and Directors Challenge
A. Directors are assigned a date. Writers (usually 2 writers for this challenge) and Directors and Moderator, Meet Over Zoom Few Weeks in Advance to Hash Out Concept Based On the Actors Signed On and Location Provided. Films will be shot on the day provided 9am-7pm hard stop. All Films and Trailers Due on the 1st or 15th of The Month Following the Next Month, given they have 1.5 months to edit. (ex. filmed on Feb 1st, Due on March 15th, Filmed on Feb 10th, Due on April 1st). Films made that month will screen on the next MMTB/BASH film festival screening part 1, after the deadline if it is at least 2 weeks from screening date or it will screen on the following screening season during part 1. THEY COMPETE for Best Story, Best Acting Performances and Best Overall Film (which director gets the award). Trophies and Photo Opps on Red Carpet (Cash Awards Will Resume Once We Can Get Back to PreCovid Attendance)
Q. What is a ‘Film in a Day‘ Feature Film Series Challenge
A. Same as our regular day challenge except the film is extended into a feature film by putting all the shorts together by a theme or connecting element. Writers given criteria and work alone on one short within the theme in Advance and depending on the actors registered, will need to continue a character for all shorts in the season (usually 6 shorts that come together to make one feature film at the end). Each short will be shot on the day provided 9am-7pm hard stop. Short films will screen on the next MMTB/BASH film festival screening part 2. THEY COMPETE for Best Overall Film of the series and that film will compete in part 1 of the next BASH. After that, each episodic short will be posted on YouTube and the complete feature film will be distributed to other networks. Trophies and Photo Opps on Red Carpet
Q. What does the Executive Producer pass get for feature film challenge?
A. Executive Producers Get a 7% Profit Share once distributed and Credits for the Entire Feature Film, and credited on the short film that they register under. The pass also includes entry to the short challenge they registered under if they choose to attend.
Q. I AM NEW What Passes Do I Need:
A. You will need a 1st Timer Pass, PLUS an ACTOR, CREW, or Other Role Pass. To understand which passes are available, please visit our calendar, go to the challenge date of your choice, select a pass, and it will tell you if there are still passes for the date you selected. Here is the link to the calendar events.mmtb.org
Q. I Am NEW Can I DIRECT or LEAD A TEAM
A. No, Sorry, You Need to Attend at LEAST One Day Film Challenge in Order to Direct, and You Will Have to Provide a Finished Short Film from Your DP that You Plan to Bring or Shot by Yourself. You Can Also Team Up with a DP Once You Join Us Enough Times That May Be Willing To Shoot For You. You or your DP must be able to edit, or have an editor signed on, however director will still be responsible for final edit, so if it is not submitted, you can be banned from directing again. You Also Have to Send a List of the Equipment You Already Have. Must Include Basic External Sound, Camera and Lights. Email That to info@mmtb.org to get approved and pick your date. In short, if you are a triple threat director with all your equipment (shoot, edit, direct) then your chances to direct with us are higher.
Q. I Have a FULL TEAM Already- Can I Bring My Team?
A. YES! However in order to get the actors you want, or get pictures and video of actors in advance (you do normally get full description of each actor), you will need a VIP Directors Pass. You can also buy both writers passes in order to use your own writers or write yourself – email us if you have a team you want to use for your film day to get more specifics- info@MMTB.org
Q. I Am An ACTOR, How Do I Audition?
A. There are NO AUDITIONS, You Just Register for a Challenge Date of your choice, Parts are then Written For You in Advance. You will get wardrobe description few days before shoot date. When you arrive for the shoot, you will be given a script. Actors Can Get on a VIP Passes for Bigger Roles. For SAG Actors, You Would Have to Join a Team Where the Director/Team Leader is a VIP and Submits for the Film in Advance to SAG and Pays for the SAG Actors Attendance. They would have to know the director in advance for this to occur. (SAG Actors, please notify us and we will put you on a list to let you know when you may be able to take the challenge with less restrictions, contact SAG to get permission to join us without the director paying for your pass) – To find dates visit our calendar at events.mmtb.org
Q. I Am An ACTOR, What Do I Bring?
A. (Optional) You Will Be Emailed Wardrobe Requirements Few Days in Advance to Shoot Day. Bring a Few Options for Each Required Outfit. Not a Must, But Good to Have. You Will Want To Be CAMERA READY When You Arrive Including Makeup. Scripts will be given to you when you check in for shoot day. You will have time to study it and rehearse with fellow actors prior to filming.
Q. I Am A WRITER, Do I Have to Physically Attend?
A. No- Attendance is Optional UNLESS it’s the vertical improvised challenge. There will be a 3 hour zoom meeting in advance of the shoot and then you will write on your own. However it Is Helpful When Writers Can Attend At Least First Half of The Day to Help with Rehearsals, and Script Supervising if You Stay Full Day.
Q. I Am CREW, AD, AC, SOUND etc , What Do I Bring?
A. (Optional) You May Bring any Equipment You Have, or Want to Bring, to Give Your Team a Leg Up in the Challenge; Cameras, Sound, Laptop, Your Favorite Mug etc.. Whatever Will Make You Stand Out, and HELP OUT! But You don’t Need Anything, Just a Willingness to HELP Wherever is Needed. ALL HANDS ON DECK! If you sign on as a Sound Person or any other specific job title, you will be required to have your own equipment for that role or have prior professional experience in that area. ONLY IF NECESSARY- you can reach out to us to see if you can get more specifics, if you don’t want to bring ALL your gear. We usually will only be able to give you more details few days prior to the event if you would like to know for instance; for Sound ‘how many actors may need a lav mic?’ (we have maximum 5-6 per team) or for AC ‘what kind of camera will be on set?’ Please email us in advance with questions about this AFTER you have signed up and no more then a week prior to shoot date. (CREW- You will be asked to help on a variety of roles, usually PA however your role could upgrade depending on what your skills are and what is needed on set that day, if you want to be assigned a specific role, usually you would have to get an agreement from the director in advance of registering, otherwise you have to email us in advance of registration to see if a director will let you be assigned a specific role ie. AD, to do that you must have previous experience in that role) info@mmtb.org
Q. DO YOU HAVE A CARPOOL?
A. We Do Have a CARPOOL on Facebook- (Once Registered, You Can Request to Join)- https://www.facebook.com/groups/MMTB.carpool
Q. What if I am UNDER 18
A. Everyone is Welcome Over the Age of 6, Anyone under 18 must have an ENTERTAINMENT Work Permit, and a Paid Parent Accompany them at all times.
Q. Do I Need a Valid ID/Passport?
A. YES. If you only have a passport, you will be required to bring a piece of official mail like utilities, government etc with your full name and address on it. If you have no ID, you will be asked to leave with no refunds.
Q. How Do I Join
Q. WHO IS THE FOUNDER OF MMTB
A. Elena Altman, for more info on founding & Elena CLICK HERE
Q. I HAVE A QUESTION NOT LISTED HERE
A. Please Send Us an Email CLICK HERE or go to info@MMTB.org
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