Free assignments? Contests?

[Joshb81959]

I'm looking for some sort of goals to follow to learn in a quicker pace than I currently am. I've read up quite a bit on some things, but still feel like assignments I have to complete might help me out substantially.

Does anyone know where I can find something like that? A list of film making assignments that someone might get in school? Or maybe just a place where people have monthly contests?

I can buy books and dvds, but classes might be too much at the moment. Though, I would enjoy a class.. I live in a small city and eventually the cost would be too much.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Alcove Audio]

Work for free as a PA or any other position you can find on every indie shoot you can find. You learn a lot - both good and bad - by watching others work.

 

[wheatgrinder]

what equipment do you have, and what do you KNOW?

 

[Joshb81959]

I'm ordering a Canon t2i in the next few weeks.. but at the moment I have a regular 300 dollar JVC digital camera.

I've been watching videos about composition, angles, lighting.. etc..

 

[wheatgrinder]

practice 3 point lighting on your self while you sit in front of the camera. Edit and post here.

 

[kjones]

Don't forget experience on other films as a source for "assignments." You can check the boards on Craigslist, or search for the nearest 48-hour Film Contest-- you get to meet others, have fun, and lose sleep. But you can learn tons and believe me, low-budget projects need help and you WILL get assignments by simply saying "I'm here to help."

 

[wheatgrinder]

+1 on kjones suggestion.

 

[dlevanchuk]

Check out filmfights.com

They have new contest every 2 weeks. Pretty much you have 3:30 mins to tell a story on the topic that they ll pitch.