The jury watched countless hours of independent bike movies from around the world and the final decisions are being made. We’ll release our program and festival schedule very shortly.  We’re excited for an incredible festival this year featuring some really amazing movies.

In the meantime, look for us in Alaska Airlines magazine and the April edition of Competitor Northwest.

Are you nervous about your film being accepted? Ringing your hands in anticipation? Concerned your submission may not be up to snuff? Well, fear not! It’s totally okay to bribe the jury! In fact, check out this sweet package the jury got as a bribe from a filmmaker who has submitted to Filmed by Bike several times before. The bottle said, “Drink me first.” The DVD said, “Watch me second.” (click for larger view)

Now, that’s the spirit! After all, the jury meets to review submissions this weekend. And they’re thirsty….

It’s 8:00pm Portland Time as I type this and submissions are still rolling in so I thought this last minute news might be helpful. Tons of submissions have already rolled in and we’re looking forward to checking the drop box tomorrow to see what else has arrived in the wee hours of the night.

• Multiple movies on one disc is okay.
• Multiple movies on one form is okay.
• Authored DVD (playable on a DVD player) is best, miniDV is only for the final copy if your film is chosen. Send both if you think your piece is hot shit and you’re sure the jury will select it.
• You’re in luck! You can take until 8am on Wednesday if you need to as we won’t be reviewing submissions on Tuesday.
• Call or e-mail if you have questions.
• We’ll make it happen, don’t you worry your pretty little film making head! Take a deep breath, let out a big sigh – then call us if you’re freaking out.

Technically, submissions for Filmed by Bike are due today. But here’s an insider tip: We won’t be fully processing all submissions until Wednesday, so if you need just a little extra time, you could also turn in your movie on Tuesday. To all of you who turned in movies early – thank you! Nice work!

The 8th Annual Filmed by Bike is shaping up rather nicely.

We’re buzzing around the headquarters – watching submissions roll in and fielding calls from frantic filmmakers who are flying to finish their films. Fun stuff!

• Submissions need to arrive before 8am on February 16th. Late submissions will be entered into the 2011 festival.
• Multiple submissions on one DVD is a-okay. That DVD should be an authored DVD.
• The office will be closed on Sunday, February 14th, so ask your questions early via phone or e-mail.
• We’re looking for a programmer for the 2010 program. More info >>

The deadline for submissions for the 8th Annual Filmed by Bike is February 15, 2010. That means submissions are rolling in and our mailbox is overflowing. It’s nice to think about films that were envisioned, filmed, edited and finalized a while ago, giving the filmmaker ample time to meet the deadline. But the reality is that many filmmakers are still working on the final touches.

So we thought we’d take a moment to cheer you on. If you were in the room with us, we’d bring out our team of cheerleaders on bikes. Best of luck! We can’t wait to see what you’ve got.

Are you making a movie for Filmed by Bike? If so, join the Facebook event and tell us all about it! Deadline is 2/15.

Also, check out this cool movie that we just got from Burk Webb about zombies and Filmed by Bike.

Good luck! ~ Team Filmed by Bike

We’re very excited for this year’s new Golden Helmet Award, presented by Nutcase. This top award recognizes the independent filmmaker who courageously combines an original concept, a unique use of cinematography, and a nutty view of bicycling life and/or bike culture. The winner will receive a $250 cash award courtesy of Filmed by Bike and Nutcase.

This award was created by Filmed by Bike in conjunction with Nutcase to recognize the festival’s overall best film. Nutcase is proud to provide the most fun a helmet ever had, and they look forward to our filmmakers approaching their films with equal vigor. The finalists will be shown at the 7:00 pm showing on Saturday. The two honorable mentions will receive a complementary package courtesy of Filmed by Bike and Nutcase.

So get cracking, filmmakers! We can’t wait to see what you’ve got, and if it’s up to snuff you just might win the Golden Helmet.

Introducing the 2010 Filmed by Bike Jury. This esteemed group of bicycle and film enthusiasts is tasked with the arduous mission of choosing the very best of film submissions for this year’s festival. Great movies will come from all over the world, but only 30 can make the final cut and these admirable jurists get the honor of making those selections. [ Check out the jury list ]

It’s that time of year again…. Time for bike movies to start flooding the Filmed by Bike mailbox. You’ve got until Feb 15, 2010 to enter a short bike movie for our 2010 festival. A jury of esteemed judges will choose the very best submissions to be shown at the Clinton Street Theater April 16-18.

From love stories to documentaries, animated shorts to street chases – Filmed by Bike celebrates the artistic side of bike culture. Over 100 movies will be submitted but only 30 can make the final cut and win the chance to be seen on the silver screen.
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