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The Warkworth Film Competition has announced this year’s judges and prizes for the best visual effects and best script categories.
The competition is a fundraiser for the Warkworth Town Hall restoration.
Miquel Ubeda from Wellsford-based IndyFX is putting up $100 for the best visual effects entrant. Miquel has worked in visual effects for over 20 years. His film credits with Weta Digital include The Hobbit, Iron Man 3, and Wolverine. More recently he has worked on Jurassic World, and is looking forward to checking out the efforts of young Mahurangi filmmakers.
“If these kids can put anything together that visually tells a story then they will be doing very well,” Miquel says. “The software to deliver something at a high level is also available for free download, so we are looking forward to seeing what they can do.”
Miguel will also give the winners guidance and advice on visual effects in film.
Angela Williams from Pendant Pictures will be judging this year’s best script. She has worked in television in various capacities including on the Spartacus series. She has also contributed to feature films, including Prince of Persia and Nine. Angela will put up $100, and run screen-writing sessions with the winners and their school.
Entrants have until July 25 to produce a five-minute film, which must refer to either a past or future event in the Warkworth Town Hall. Films must be high definition (at least 720 pixels) and submitted via USB stick to The Camera Shop, Warkworth.
