Join "Booth | Collective Call " as a Director
We invite four directors to contribute to "Booth | Collective Call," an anthology project based on the key pillars of filmmaking: collaboration and unique points of view.
New York City's streets are full of unexpected treasures. One day, we stumbled upon a London-style phone booth that sparked our imagination. This sight reminded us of the kaze no denwa (風の電話, "Wind Phone") in Ōtsuchi, Japan - a monument where people symbolically speak to their departed loved ones.
Inspired by this connection, we initially set out to create a short film. Our concept revolved around a mystical phone booth that allowed brief, 15-second conversations with anyone, living or dead. We completed the filming, but as we reviewed the footage, we realized there was potential for something more experimental and unique.
Rather than sticking to a single narrative, we decided to expand our project into an anthology film. We're now inviting multiple creatives to interpret our footage through their own artistic lenses. This approach will allow for a diverse range of perspectives and storytelling styles, all centered around our mystical phone booth concept.
Taking cues from projects like "Collective: Unconscious" by Jeanelle Marie & Oliver Shuster, we're calling on visionary filmmakers to transform our raw material. Each director will craft their own narrative, infusing the footage with fresh perspectives and innovative storytelling techniques.
This is your chance to create your own story and vision. You're free to direct, re-edit, or completely reimagine the footage into your own narrative. We encourage you to push boundaries and bring your distinct artistic imprint to the project. Your vision could incorporate elements of magical realism, psychological horror, poetic documentary, or any other approach that speaks to you.
The only constraints are the guidelines outlined below.
Your Role
Bring your creativity to the forefront! Starting from the original footage, craft your own narrative and write your 6-minute story.
Stills
Selected still images from the original footage
Your Resources
As a Director, you will be supported with the necessary tools that ensure your vision comes to life with the highest quality. We provide:
Existing Footage: 33 minutes of professionally shot high-quality footage designed to accommodate new dialogue.
New Footage filmed in New York City: Additional footage from existing locations may be filmed to support your new narrative.
Editing Support: Access to a professional editor to help refine your story.
Sound Design and Final Mix: Comprehensive sound services to enhance the auditory experience of your film.
Color Correction: Expert color correction to ensure your film looks visually stunning.
Music Library: Access to a diverse library of music to find the perfect score for your film.
We can provide these services for free if desired. Alternatively, you are welcome to work with your preferred professionals (although, in this case, you will be covering the costs).
Available footage in 4K
Rules & Guidelines
To ensure consistency and integrity throughout the anthology, the following rules apply:
Duration: Your film must not exceed 6 minutes.
Protagonist Consistency: The protagonist in the pre-shot footage cannot be changed, although you can add as many characters as you want.
Phone booth: The phone booth needs to be present in the film.
New Footage: You can add new footage, including archival material, but the total film length must stay within the 6-minute limit.
Format: To ensure visual consistency, we prefer that any new footage is filmed in 35mm, 16mm, 8mm, or VHS. This will be considered a plus in the selection process, but it’s not mandatory.
Dialogue: Minimum standards for voiceover and dubbing will be discussed with the production team to ensure consistency and quality.
No Explicit Content: Avoid using explicit content unless it is crucial to the narrative and approved by the production team.
Credit Guidelines: All external contributors (e.g., additional actors, composers) must be properly credited in accordance with Herbie Studio guidelines.
These rules and resources are designed to facilitate a smooth creative process and ensure that all contributions align well with the overarching theme and quality standards of the project.
DEADLINE: October 31st, 2024
Please submit your applications by October 31st, 2024. Selected directors will be informed by November 10th.
IF SELECTED:
While the intellectual property of your individual piece remains with you, the director, all production and distribution rights are retained exclusively by Herbie Studio. This includes any derivative works created for the purpose of the project.
The individual shorts cannot be distributed or presented, even on personal channels, separately from the whole anthology or as individual work.
For further questions, feel free to contact collectiveproject844@gmail.com