Growing up, GI Joe was the “Woody” of my toy chest. I had several Joes, some with kung fu grip and some with beards! And I’m not talking about those tiny action figures that went after the evil COBRA either. I’m talking about G.I. Joe. Complete with fatigues, canteen, M1 rifle and footlocker. And if I had something like the GI JOE Stop-Motion Film Festival to occupy my teen years, perhaps I would’ve made Joe into a cinematic star, rather than blowing him up with firecrackers.
On October9th 2008, the Festival will present an exciting array of contemporary narrative, documentary and short films from emerging and veteran filmmakers, as well as a few classic films. It Stop Motion entries must use use GI Joe or similar figures (12″, 8″ -sigma 6- and 3 ¾ sizes) as main characters or actors. Films will be awarded best film in each category along with awards for Best Drama, Best Action Scene, Best Documentary, Best Comedy, Best Vintage Film, Best Photography and Best Gory Film (after all, war is hell).
SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN with a deadline of July 20th 2008.
Hat tip: Toys R Evil