Scary Cow Screening 02/07/2009 Castro Theatre, San Francisco,CA

when ideas turn into dreams and dreams need to get fulfilled, The 7th Scary Cow Indie Film Festival is the place where one can see how dreams materialize. A nice initiative by the Scary Cow guys. The screening was nice and lot of people showed up to the lovely Castro theater. They had a Red Carpet and a real Scary Cow(awesome). This was my first experience in any kind of film screening and I enjoyed it.

The festival was divided into four sections:

1. Phase 1
   
2. Intermission
3. Phase 2
   
4. After party.
   

PHASE I:
In phase one there are 13 short films ranging from 2 minutes to 10 minutes. I will like to talk the movies I don't like and the films which I like most.

Previews:

1. team 21's preview was "Lifeline" interesting concept but not made me want to wait for the film. I will rate it 1.5 of 5.
2. Team 25's preview was "Don't Call us..." what in the world was that.My rating 0/5.
   

Short films:

1. Team 20's short film was "Mission Tales"(Documentary). My comments was good effort in a boring way. Just try to provide the basis why did you choose a specific guy. I mean think of all the people who don't live in San Francisco. It was just like we are listening to some guy he is interesting but we don't know what he is blabbing about. I will rate this as 2/5.
2. Team 34's Short film was "Miniature Ambitions". Good work Lads!! Nice concepts and good acting. Funny but something which doesn't stick out too much. I will rate this film as 3/5.
3. Team 5's Short film was "Gorilla Boy". What in the world was that. Not a good screen play. its general story about infidelity and teenage kids. I personally didn't like but the good news is you took the initiative. My rating 2/5.
4. Team 30's Music video was "Waiting Game". Good effort but a wee bit cheesy. Did not stick out too much. My rating is 2.5/5.
5. Team 23's Short Film was "Eat Pray Whatever".Good work guys. I will say it seems like best usage of limited resources, and it is true; to make a good film you just need the good concept and a clear vision. Pretty good I would say. My rating is 4.5/5.
6. Team 17's Short Film was "The Naming Party". I liked the concept, the acting and jokes. Good job. My rating is 4/5.
7. Team 12's Non Fiction Rant "Rantz". Awful, Everybody is so angry and blaming others. Very Negative in outlook. But you know its a free country you are allow to have your view and i am allowed to have my own views and in my view the rating is 0/5.
8. Team 32's Short film was "Play Someting". Good work. I like the song "creepy craig." A nice short story where people can show an awful lot of acting skills. Good concept and good execution. my rating is 4.5/5.
9. Team 33's "the Notes in the Hat". Another Good movie, good screen play and funny. my ratings 4/5.
10. Team 36 's "Vampsploitation." Mind blowing concept . Awesome footage. Still need improvement. my ratings are 3/5

Overall my favorites were "Eat Pray Whatever", "Play Something" and "The Notes in the hat".

PHASE II :
Previews:

Team 3's upcoming movie "the Pitch". Seems good but unoriginal. I would like to see the whole film though.my rating 3/5.

Short Films:

1. Team 2's "Thirst": What in the world was that. I will say good concept poor execution and not a lot in plate to offer. I will give 0.5 /5 for this one.
2. Team 14's "S for Psycho": Good one I like it. Good use of limited resources. Awesome ideas and very cool execution. Jokes were very fresh and intelligent. Good Job guys. I will give them 4.75/5.
3. Team 31's "Die Mekaniks": Again a good execution of a good concept. It more of Art like. I enjoyed it but half the time I was wondering what is going on. In the end it made a lot of sense. I will give 4.5/5 for this one.

In Phase II my favorites were "S for Psycho" and "Die Mekaniks".

We never made to the after party so we don't know who are the winners. In the end I will say good work Scary Cow. I am looking forward to another Screening.

Cheers
Mragendra
P.S. These reviews are my personal views. I do not intend to hurt anybody but for constructive criticism . I am not affiliated with Scary Cow in any form except as audience.