Mini Kino #2
Make a short film
in one month
The 30-Day Filmmaking Challenge
On June 23 we met in Recompose Studio for the screening of some 12 films made during this month of creation took place.
Gathered with 40 curious people, in this now narrow room, the stories mixed laughter, questioning and contemplation.
We would like to thank once again all the participants of this second edition, thus opening up a new perspective for the next edition.
You can discover here the film bringing together all the short films.
Are you a budding filmmaker or a seasoned director looking for your next adventure? The Mini-Kino Challenge is your arena to spark a new creative journey or polish your cinematic prowess.
Step into the world of movie-making at Místečko on May 19th to join in. Here, you’ll be thrown a Curveball Challenge that will test your filmmaking mettle, find potential opportunities to join forces with fellow creatives, and set you on a thrilling sprint to produce a short film in just one month.
Your randomly assigned challenge could be technical (affecting how you shoot your film) or narrative (influencing the story you tell). If you form a team, you’ll merge your challenges together.
Films are due by June 19th. Then, on June 23rd, experience the transformation of Místečko into a vibrant film theatre, where your work will hit the big screen at our eagerly anticipated Mini-Kino Film Festival.
Ready to step into the limelight? Sign up today for free and let the countdown to creativity begin!
May 19
Opening and arrival of participants from 6 p.m.
· Team building (1 to 5 per team) ·
· Team registration and rule assignment for your film ·
May 19 to
June 19
1 month of creation dedicated to writing, filming and editing.
Explore all the possibilities with your rule in mind.
An online Q&A will be open during this period.
June 19
The deadline to send us your film is 23:59 p.m.
After this date, we will not be able to accept any projects. They will be in review and preparation for the evening screening.
To find out how to send us your film, please read below.
June 23
Screening from 7 p.m.
We meet for an evening screening of all the films.
The screening location will be announced later.
Is it a free event ?
The main objective of this event is about creation, sharing and meeting like-minded people.
We are not seeking any profit in this event other than the enrichment of everyone.
With this in mind, the cost of participation in this event will be completely free.
Besides this, we will only ask you for a small contribution during the screening to cover the rental of the space.
Is it a competition ?
The Mini-Kino event is intended to be places of creation and discovery, for all levels and backgrounds, therefore offering neither competition nor winning prizes.
What are the technical rules for films?
Format: MP4.
Codec: H.264.
Resolution: free to choose.
Frame rate: free to choose.
Bitrate: 30mb/s maximum.
Duration: 5 minutes maximum.
What should the language of the film be ?
You are free to choose the language you want. if it is not English, please attach English subtitles.
How to send us your movie ?
All movies must be uploaded via send.tresorit.com.
Then the link have to be sent to mini-kino@mistecko.art before June 19th 2024, 23:59.
In your mail specify your team, and a short description of the movie.
If your movie is bigger than 5GB (it should not), please contact us.
Can I join this edition remotely ?
A remote participation is welcome. This means you can join us from any location even if we prefer to have you with us. If you choose this option, you have to preregister and we will send you a video of your assignment on May 19th.
What is the maximum team size ?
You have the choice to participate on your own or as a team. If you come "in person", we will need to know your team members when registering.
The team limit is 5 members.
Where do the rules come from ?
The rules were generously written by visitors to the Místečko's gallery.
What if I don't like my rule ?
Before confirming your registration, you can exchange your rule with other participants. But keep in mind that the goal is to get out of your comfort zone. A rule that is far from your wish can push creativity even further.
What is our philosophy ?
Born from the desire to transmit a passion for audiovisual creation, Mini-Kino aims to establish a creative environment for all.
We believe in the potential of everyone and try to push people to action.
Additionally, we use a rule assignment system which refers to the famous Oblique Strategies, a card-based method promoting creativity, created by Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt.
If you have any further questions you can send us an email or join the Q&A group which will be shared with you via email.