The form is going well and some people I've had a meeting with may actually adopt it for next year. Not quite the result I wanted from the meetings - but a result all the same.
I saw Babel last night, the new film from the director (and more importantly in my view - the writer) of 21 grams. Another interesting structure that shows that the 'standard' way is not always the best way.
Tonight is the Straight 8 event. Its been going for a few years now and you can watch on line at any time also. It is a challenge in the same way that 365films is. You must shoot a movie in camera, no editing - and the first time you see it is live in front of the audience. This event sums up the new thinking here. This is a lot of peoples favourite thing at Cannes. That's right - their favourite thing! People want something different, simple as that!
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How was Straight 8? What stood out for you?
What stood out most about straight8 is how fun the event was. This is in contrast to a lot of the festival and market at Cannes. So perhaps its good news for S8 and bad news for the larger industry. Film wise I liked recall 3 above the rest:
1: The story of a doctor who ate himself
2: The story of a man who swims to france to get some beer
3: The story of a english man who sets off to conquer heaven
All great stories anyway with some great 'oh my god - I've remembered they shot this in order with no editing and no second takes' moments
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