Best Travel Film – From Mestia to Ushguli – FilmConvert Competition 2019

Johann Böhmer’s film ‘From Mestia to Ushguli’ won Best Travel Film in the FilmConvert Competition 2019. Johann Böhmer Interview Give us a bit of detail about yourself – background, profession, how you got into filmmaking and your current role Since my childhood, I have a close relationship with my grandpa, who had been a DP… Continue reading Best Travel Film – From Mestia to Ushguli – FilmConvert Competition 2019

Best Commercial/Corporate Film – Jian Zhi Zhang – FilmConvert Competition 2019

Jian Zhi Zhang‘s film ‘Viborg Katedralskole’ won Best Corporate/Commercial Film at the FIlmConvert Competition 2019. Jian Zhi Zhang interview In 2018, I graduated from a Danish film/media school called Multiplatform Storytelling & Production. During my study, I did some small freelance-projects such as promo-videos and commercials. In one of our semesters, I got an internship at… Continue reading Best Commercial/Corporate Film – Jian Zhi Zhang – FilmConvert Competition 2019

Best Wedding Film – FilmConvert Competition 2019

Arran Kenny’s wedding film “You’ve made me see life differently’ was selected as the Best Wedding Film for the FilmConvert Competition 2019. Arran Kenny interview I started shooting weddings a couple of years ago after graduating from university with a law degree and deciding that I wanted to do something a little less soulless. While… Continue reading Best Wedding Film – FilmConvert Competition 2019

Best Creative Film – FilmConvert Competition 2019

‘Trans Am’ by Nicholas Andrews was selected as the Best Creative film for the FilmConvert Competition 2019. Judge Ryan Connolly said the film had ” a very clear and strong sense of tone. The direction was very well done, great cinematography and solid performances. Really terrific opener too.”  Nicholas Andrews interview Give us a bit of… Continue reading Best Creative Film – FilmConvert Competition 2019

The Trip – Best Travel Film, FilmConvert Short Film Competition 2018

Matty Nyhuis’ film ‘The Trip’ covers their 7-month odyssey, traveling around the world from their home in Australia through 16 countries. The Trip from Matt Nyhuis on Vimeo. Judge for the Travel category Homer Liwag had this to say about the film: My winning selection, The Trip, resonated with my sense of adventure, curiosity and… Continue reading The Trip – Best Travel Film, FilmConvert Short Film Competition 2018

Dogs of War – FilmConvert People’s Choice Award Winner 2018

Pece Zdravkovski won the People’s Choice Award for the FilmConvert Short Film Competition 2018 with his war film ‘Dogs of War’.  We were impressed with the scale and level of production value Pece was able to achieve on a low budget, including real military vehicles!   Pece Zdravkovski Give us a bit of detail about yourself… Continue reading Dogs of War – FilmConvert People’s Choice Award Winner 2018

Maria’s Dream – FilmConvert Competition Wedding Category winner

Jory Stifani won the Best Wedding Film category in the FilmConvert Short Film Competition 2018. We loved the beautiful imagery and the sense of atmosphere conveyed in the film and the judges from Maru Films highlighted the cinematography as the winning factor for them. Jory Stifani interview Give us a bit of detail about yourself… Continue reading Maria’s Dream – FilmConvert Competition Wedding Category winner

Color Up Competition 2016 Winners

FilmConvert’s annual film competition attracts hundreds of brilliant films and filmmakers every year, and 2016 was no exception. Below are the winners from each of our 7 categories, with notes from the judges. People’s Choice Award From over 16,000 votes cast by members of the public, ‘Farewell’ by Pece Zdravkovski was the winner of the… Continue reading Color Up Competition 2016 Winners

Watch the FilmConvert Competition Winners 2015

Watch the top films from the 2015 Film competition Every year we hold an annual film competition. It’s a great opportunity for us to see what all the talents filmmakers in the FilmConvert community have been working on, as well as a great way for you guys to showcase your work. We’re always very overwhelmed by… Continue reading Watch the FilmConvert Competition Winners 2015

Myst by Gairik Sarkar

https://vimeo.com/69825734 Settings Camera: Canon EOS 5d Mark II Software: FilmConvert Pro – After Effects, Premiere (Windows) Settings: Fuji Velvia 100 MYST. Shot, designed and edited by Gairik Sarkar Music: Clint Mansell “The Last Man” from The Fountain soundtrack Locations: Sandakphu, Tumling, Pelling (North Bengal, Sikkim) Equipment: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 550D, Canon… Continue reading Myst by Gairik Sarkar