Good Times, Sad Times, and Old Times at RBSFF

Howdy howdy, Indiana. Timmy here with the scoop of what's going on here at the Really Big Short Film Festival. Before we get to the latest news from RBSFF Central, we want to express the shock and frustration that we, (and many of you,) felt at hearing of the losses of Brad Renfro and Heath Ledger since our last posting. We are (needless to say,) all BIG movie fans around these parts... it's a big part of the way we've grown up and the way that we interact with and understand the world around us. When we lose those people who have helped us to make those connections, be they actors, directors, composers... we often feel as if we have lost a little bit of that ability, that understanding, that world. Renfro and Ledger were talented, talented young men who have had their share of lights-out performances, and the fact that their careers and lives have been tragically halted disheartens us greatly. Our best thoughts go out to those who loved them.

While all that has been quite sad, we've had a lot of reasons to be very excited around here! THE SUBMISSIONS ARE IN, FOLKS! Craig has already taken a look at most of them, and I'll tell ya, we've got a great field of competitors this year! Many of the submissions are from new competitors, which excites us because we know that the talent pool is growing here in Indiana! There's comedy, drama, documentaries, and all sorts of fun that will be coming your way this February 22nd and 23rd! Filmmakers, stay tuned to this channel, because we're going to have the TOP 12 listed RIGHT HERE and also on http://www.reallybigshortfilmfestival.org/ this coming Monday! If you're planning on attending the Festival, (and you'd better be!) we're going to have plenty of updates leading up to the big weekend... so get ready to come on down to the IMAX Theater here at the Indiana State Museum, grab some popcorn, and enjoy the show VERY SOON.

Last year's event was a total smash, which is why we're expecting a great time this year, as well. Following the hard work put in by Festival Founder and BossHoss, The Internet's own Craig A. Mince, over 50 submissions came in from around the state of Indiana. Everyone from Pros to Amateurs, Seniors to High Schoolers got involved and shared their work with us. Our Friday Night Picture Show showcased our 3 top films; Steve Marra's Evidence of Life, Sarah Mynett's In the Blue, and Duncan Alney's Happiness. We packed the IMAX full of Indiana film fans, had a forum with the directors, and left a lot of people with a great experience. BUT as much fun as last year was, Craig and I are looking forward to an even better event this year! Show up, or suffer the taunts and ridicule of ALL your friends!

OK, so how many of you turned out for Cloverfield last week? A) Who loved it, B) Who was disturbed beyond belief, and C) WHO CAUGHT THAT THING IN THE LAST SCENE!!!! If you didn't go back and see it! You'll know what I'm talking about as soon as it happens! We also TOTALLY dug the new trailer for the Star Trek movie, and I'm REALLY looking forward to seeing Rambo this weekend. (Gimme a break. I love Stallone.) We'll also be doing the first round of judging this week, so get ready to hear who we picked! In the meantime, Craig and I will be pushing U2 3D here at IMAX, (Come see it. I can promise you won't regret it.) and coming back NEXT WEEK with more news and info, along with our thoughts on who would win in a game of Wii Boxing: Rocky Balboa or Jake La Motta. Keep your sticks on the ice, Indiana, and CLUTCH FIRST!