Monday, April 07, 2008

FILMMAKINGFRENZY.COM LAUNCHES SHORT FILM CONTEST PAYING HOMAGE TO TROLL 2
Troll 2 Enthusiasts invited to create film inspired by “best worst movie”; Top 10 chosen by public, Winner receives VIP trip to Nilbog

AUSTIN, TX - (April 7, 2008) – Filmmakingfrenzy.com, a popular website for hosting filmmaking competitions, has launched a contest seeking the best Troll 2 inspired film. The competition, open to everyone, will give fans the opportunity to honor their favorite film, Troll 2, by creating a short film (up to five minutes in length). All films must be inspired by or be an homage to Troll 2.


The top 10 films will be chosen by online voting at filmmakingfrenzy.com and will be screened for audiences at the upcoming Nilbog Invasion Event, a weekend long Troll 2 festival hosted by Austin’s Alamo Drafthouse. The Nilbog Invasion event takes place June 27-29 in Morgan, Utah, the original filming location for Troll 2.
The winning film will be selected by Michael “Joshua” Stephenson, Troll 2 lead actor and director/writer of “Best Worst Movie,” the upcoming feature length Troll 2 documentary. The winner will receive an all expense paid VIP trip to attend Nilbog Invasion where they will meet with the cast and crew of Troll 2 and enjoy VIP access to screenings, panels and more. For more information on this contest visit this link: http://tinyurl.com/2foxbb (www.filmmakingfrenzy.com).

To get started filmmakers only need access to a camera and lots of creativity. To register competitors can log on now to http://www.filmmakingfrenzy.com to create an account (membership is free).



Important Dates:
Submit your video on Filmmakingfrenzy.com now until 5:00 CST May 15, 2008
Voting for 10 finalists begins: April 15, 2008
Voting ends: May 15, 2008
Winner announced: May 18, 2008

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About FilmmakingFrenzy.com
Filmmaking Frenzy is the premiere online source for filmmaking competitions. Founded in 2006 by the Alamo Drafthouse, Filmmaking Frenzy has hosted dozens of competitions, including recent "frenzies" for Michel Gondry's BE KIND REWIND and Garth Jenning's SON OF RAMBOW. Filmmaking Frenzy is honored to be hosting the Troll 2 Fan Film Competition. For more information visit www.filmmakingfrenzy.com.


About the Alamo Drafthouse
The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema was named “Best Theater in America” by Entertainment Weekly in August 2005. The theater first opened its doors in the heart of Texas in 1997. A unique combination of theater and restaurant, the Alamo shows the best first-run and independent films and offers an extensive menu of fresh, handmade dishes and a wide selection of beer and wine. The Alamo is recognized worldwide for is eclectic programming, award-winning food, and one-of-a-kind special events. For more information visit http://www.originalalamo.com/


About Nilbog Invasion
Produced by Austin’s Alamo Drafthouse, Nilbog Invasion is a weekend long event in Morgan, Utah - the original filming location of Troll 2. The event will feature a screening of Troll 2 along with other films, food, panels and fun. The Alamo Rolling Roadshow will present all screenings, a mobile movie battalion arm of Austin’s Alamo Drafthouse Cinema that has traveled the country for years providing 35mm screenings on their immense drive-in sized screen! Films will feature a cast introduction and Q&A from attending guests! For more information visit www.bestworstmovie.com/invasion


About Best Worst Movie
Best Worst Movie, a feature length documentary, takes us on an off-beat journey into what some would argue is the worst movie in cinematic history – Troll 2. When a crew of Italian filmmakers and fledging Utah actors shot this ultra-low budget horror film in Utah they had no idea that almost twenty years later they would be celebrated by fans worldwide for their ineptitude. The documentary is scheduled for release Winter 2008. For more information visit www.bestworstmovie.com.

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