Saturday, May 8, 2010

BlobFest 2010 Approaching!

BlobFest 2010 is approaching soon, and with that comes the annual Shorty Awards. Jon and I will be running them this year - much like the previous two - but we're changing the rules just a smidgen. First, Blob-related films are encouraged, but average, awful b-movies are expected. Forget Citizen Kane and think more Plan 9 from Outer Space. Pick inspiration from unforgettable titles like Eegah! and Teenagers from Outer Space. Or Robot Monster, if you're feeling adventurous. The more B the better, but not in the Jerry Seinfeld way.
Another thing to remember is that this is a family-friendly event. 'S for the kids. So, you must keep your films FAMILY-ORIENTED. Remember, there were no such things as vulgarities in the '50s. So, keep it kind.
And remember, the whole idea of the contest is to have fun. We encourage movies that aren't masterpieces. In fact, the more ridiculous, the better! B-sci-fi trailers are also accepted (and loved). If you're lucky enough, you could win your very own handmade statue of the Blob, and who wouldn't love to put something like that above the fireplace, right under the family Christmas photo?
Here is an example of the kind of quality we're looking for:

And if you're sittin' there at your computer desk starin' at the dang screen, askin' yourself, "Hey, what the heck is this darn BlobJunkFest, and I wonder if they got a cool site page or somethin' that I can check out for myself and learn some more about it, because I don't know much about it and would like to know more," then have we got the page for you:

The Colonial Theatre - BlobFest

You go there, and you'll learn everything you gotta know about this BlobThing.
The festival takes place in July, so begin working NOW! Submissions are due by the end of June. We'll keep everyone posted on further rules and instructions. So PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!!!1
Cheers, doggi-os.

Love,
M&J

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