Weekly Competition #530 Film Title

There seems to be some confusion in what I require for this competition. An Image and Title to reflect what the image is. No images taken from actual films as this could cause a problem. The Title can be the Title of an actual Film or made up Title as long as it fits the brief. HTH

Regards
Stan

Surely people wouldn't consider entering a screen grab from a film as an original work so wonder why you felt the need to say this? Maybe I too have misunderstood what's wanted for this to be stated as that seems pretty obvious.

Do you mean that if you have a personal photo taken on the set of a real film, that is ineligible? Or you come across a TV series being filmed and take a photo, that would not be eligible?

So in effect do you want entrants to make up a film and a title for it with a publicity photo to promote it like a poster or lobby card?

I am still not clear on your brief. Are you saying you want us to chose an existing film that has been released to the world, then shoot an image for that film that would serve as an advertisement for it? Or are you saying you can do that or alternatively dream up a non-existent movie and shoot an ad for that? I am clear on your wishes regarding the titles of our submitted photos; it is the films you have in mind that I am not clear on.

I'm assuming that I'll choose a film first, then a picture that reflects it and could be used to represent it.

I think this could be quite challenging as I'm spoilt for choice for which film.....

Which is what I thought I'd said. It does give a wide range to choose from and I think judging this could be a nightmare

I'm not a film buff so my knowledge of the repertoire is limited but there are a few iconic movies I'm aware of so I shall try and match one of my images that might reflect the mood of one rather than represent a scene from it.
David

Seemed very straight forward and immensely fun to me! Pick a film, shoot a pic that would be fitting for a poster etc. Nice one Stan

Apparently the judge (and others who posted above) fail to see my problem. When Mag and David and John all indicate that their understanding of the brief is that we are to pick an actual film then find an image to match, then the judge says "Which is what I thought I'd said", an impartial observer from Mars would say: "Despite the fact that the judge explicitly states in his brief 'The Title can be the Title of an actual Film or made up Title', do not, repeat do not, submit a image with a made up title because it is obvious the judge and three others expects actual movie titles."

What I am saying is some hapless soul who submits the most brilliant photo of the lot will very likely have it dismissed out of hand as not following the brief if its title is a made up movie title, because in fact the judge really really really didn't mean what he plainly said in his brief.

Some time ago I sent a private letter to IBerg suggesting he make a post in the Forum reminding people to make sure their briefs are crystal clear. Who wants hard feelings over a simple little friendly competition, after all? IBerg suggested I post a Forum message to that effect. I now have an opportunity to make my point. The present competition is a perfect example of a brief that can lead to confusion and misunderstanding.

There is a problem with making up a title for an imaginary movie to fit an existing, or recently shot, image. That would turn the competition into a completely open subject contest and would negate the reason behind having set subject weekly or monthly competitions. It would be a case of 'anything goes.'
Perhaps Stan can elaborate?
In the meantime I'm just going to enter one of my images that could reflect an existing movie and hope it fits the bill. I'm reluctant to devote any energy worrying about it.
David

If the judge would like to reword the brief I can make the alterations for him. In the meantime, it seems there is a consensus, which I and others it seems will be following.

That said, I still can't choose a movie title.....

Exactly. It doesn't make any sense to make up a movie title. How would the judge know if the image is appropriate when there is no movie in his mind for him to consider? It will be hard enough for the judge if he is not familiar with an actual movie. Which is why I questioned the brief. BTW, my entry is in already.

Last time I am commenting on here. Use the title of an existing film. Use an image to fit the title. As regards a made up title that would need imagination for both to fit so there could be no mistake of what the image/title meant, eg "Murder on the the 9.05 from Bristol" wouldn't have a landscape image of the Lake District without something to do with trains in it. Of course this may already be a top box office film on Mars. The Easy option of course would be: Take an original film title then pick or take an image to fit. Please feel free to argue amongst yourselves.

Reason I did not mention the non real film option is because to me that takes the fun out of the challenge somewhat and serves more as an additional avenue to broaden the appeal of the competition. I will still stand by what I said - that it comes across as very straight forward. But, I am not an English native speaker so quite possibly my interpretation does not carry all that much weight Given the lively discussion, I do hope Stan will need at least 2 full evening to judge all the entries!

Well some of use have submitted our entries!

The die is cast for me too.
David