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In the end, two entries stood out not only for their cinematic excellence, but their ability to embody the heart and soul of the game. Here are the winners of the 1st Annual Paragon City Film Festival: | In the end, two entries stood out not only for their cinematic excellence, but their ability to embody the heart and soul of the game. Here are the winners of the 1st Annual Paragon City Film Festival: | ||
'''{{green|For Best Action Film}}''' - ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | '''{{green|For Best Action Film}}''' - ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOPKn_hJpG4 The Liberty League in "The Doom of Doctor Death"]''<br />Created by Mike D'Anna | ||
Slickly edited, with a colorful, fast-paced comic book style, "The Liberty League..." keeps you on the edge of your seat. It's a fictional trailer to a City of Heroes movie we'd all love to see. | Slickly edited, with a colorful, fast-paced comic book style, "The Liberty League..." keeps you on the edge of your seat. It's a fictional trailer to a City of Heroes movie we'd all love to see. | ||
'''{{green|For Best Comedy Film}}''' - ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | '''{{green|For Best Comedy Film}}''' - ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2SoseQFxqQ "Sometimes the Hero"]''<br />Created by Brian Shapiro | ||
In a creative and humorous mixture of live action and game footage, Brian Shapiro, a dentist from PA, perfectly captures the spirit of what City of Heroes means to the everyday working person. Funny, inspiring, and ultimately touching, ''Sometimes the Hero'' is a superb ode to the game. | In a creative and humorous mixture of live action and game footage, Brian Shapiro, a dentist from PA, perfectly captures the spirit of what City of Heroes means to the everyday working person. Funny, inspiring, and ultimately touching, ''Sometimes the Hero'' is a superb ode to the game. | ||
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==== Honorable Mention (Action) ==== | ==== Honorable Mention (Action) ==== | ||
''Ambush in Perez Park''<br />Created by Heath Tindall | ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWJJ3KTqNHA Ambush in Perez Park]''<br />Created by Heath Tindall | ||
==== Honorable Mention (Action) ==== | ==== Honorable Mention (Action) ==== | ||
''The Operatives in "Crash Landing"''<br />Created by Aaron Mestel | ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrIz6wBCyyw The Operatives in "Crash Landing"]''<br />Created by Aaron Mestel | ||
==== Honorable Mention (Comedy) ==== | ==== Honorable Mention (Comedy) ==== | ||
''Hype Won''<br />Created by Melvin Laurel | ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnkvS_KvHqM Hype Won]''<br />Created by Melvin Laurel | ||
==== Honorable Mention (Comedy) ==== | ==== Honorable Mention (Comedy) ==== | ||
''The Justice Avengers''<br />Created by Pete Mitchell | ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rCJc8f0N6k The Justice Avengers]''<br />Created by Pete Mitchell | ||
==== Honorable Mention (Action) ==== | ==== Honorable Mention (Action) ==== | ||
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==== Best Overall ==== | ==== Best Overall ==== | ||
''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFrununUxEo Freedom Phalanx Episode 1: Freak and Ye Shall Find]''<br />Bruce Zeus Simeoni | ||
Join the Freedom Phalanx on an adventure that's sure to amaze and delight. You've never seen City of Heroes quite like this! | Join the Freedom Phalanx on an adventure that's sure to amaze and delight. You've never seen City of Heroes quite like this! | ||
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==== Best Live Action ==== | ==== Best Live Action ==== | ||
''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q98JOqYMCw0 The Powers Within]''<br />Lawrence Wong | ||
Unrequited office love with a twist. The lowly company mail clerk has a super secret…but so does the target of his affections. A live action video that’s both engaging and provocative. | Unrequited office love with a twist. The lowly company mail clerk has a super secret…but so does the target of his affections. A live action video that’s both engaging and provocative. | ||
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==== Best Live Action Runner-up ==== | ==== Best Live Action Runner-up ==== | ||
''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezRTzy_VOuc Missy K: Heroes Do Come True]''<br />Oliver J. Tan | ||
When frustrated gamer Ollie threatens to quit City of Heroes, his hero Missy K comes to life and shows him what it means to be a real hero. A charming look at the thin line that sometimes separates real life from fantasy. | When frustrated gamer Ollie threatens to quit City of Heroes, his hero Missy K comes to life and shows him what it means to be a real hero. A charming look at the thin line that sometimes separates real life from fantasy. | ||
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==== Best Animated ==== | ==== Best Animated ==== | ||
''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV40S0RjppM A New Threat]''<br />Eric Young | ||
An amazingly creative recreation of City of Heroes’ game play. See this video and marvel at the attention to detail and the amount of time and effort that obviously went into its making. | An amazingly creative recreation of City of Heroes’ game play. See this video and marvel at the attention to detail and the amount of time and effort that obviously went into its making. | ||
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==== Best Animated Runner-up ==== | ==== Best Animated Runner-up ==== | ||
''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kSUYwYTHWc Omu's Revenge]''<br />Pete Mitchell | ||
Pete Mitchell's animated work is uniquely his own. And he returns with a brilliant sequel to last year's honorable mention entry, ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | Pete Mitchell's animated work is uniquely his own. And he returns with a brilliant sequel to last year's honorable mention entry, ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rCJc8f0N6k The Justice Avengers]''. Funny and insightful, his portrayal of a hero team strikes a chord that will be familiar to anyone who has ever grouped in City of Heroes. | ||
==== Best Comedy ==== | ==== Best Comedy ==== | ||
''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtAiLQNZ7Kw Your Superpowers and You]''<br />Richard H. Moon | ||
Remember those high school health films that you dozed through? Well, this isn’t one of them. Not exactly. And you sure won’t fall asleep watching it. For all of you heroes out there just approaching super-powered puberty, this is your film. Who said educational films can’t be funny? | Remember those high school health films that you dozed through? Well, this isn’t one of them. Not exactly. And you sure won’t fall asleep watching it. For all of you heroes out there just approaching super-powered puberty, this is your film. Who said educational films can’t be funny? | ||
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==== Best Comedy Runner-up ==== | ==== Best Comedy Runner-up ==== | ||
''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz3KGdcc6no Cease and Desist]''<br />Ryan Anderson | ||
We seem to live in very litigious times. Can it get any worse? Yes it can. Watch this hilarious spoof and be glad it’s not about your City of Heroes character. Or maybe it is? | We seem to live in very litigious times. Can it get any worse? Yes it can. Watch this hilarious spoof and be glad it’s not about your City of Heroes character. Or maybe it is? | ||
[[Category:Disc Releases]] | [[Category:Disc Releases]] | ||
Revision as of 22:09, 13 April 2013
2004 Film Contest
(Presentation taken from the City of Heroes Collector's DVD Edition installer program.)
In September 2004, we invited the City of Heroes community to participate in our first ever Paragon City Film Festival! Using game footage, animation, live action or whatever they could dream up, our players showed us the game through the eyes of their hero or team. We were taken on flights of daring; showed spectacular battles, heroic rescues and zany antics. Our filmmakers exhibited impressive editing skills and created exciting stories and visuals that made this contest both a joy and a challenge to judge.
Film entries were judged in two categories: Best Action and Best Comedy, with both winners receiving a Sony DVD Handycam Camcorder as their just reward. In addition, they were granted inclusion into this Special DVD edition of City of Heroes and secured a featured 'guest appearance' for their in-game hero in a future issue of the City of Heroes Monthly Comic Book.
In the end, two entries stood out not only for their cinematic excellence, but their ability to embody the heart and soul of the game. Here are the winners of the 1st Annual Paragon City Film Festival:
For Best Action Film - The Liberty League in "The Doom of Doctor Death"
Created by Mike D'AnnaSlickly edited, with a colorful, fast-paced comic book style, "The Liberty League..." keeps you on the edge of your seat. It's a fictional trailer to a City of Heroes movie we'd all love to see.
For Best Comedy Film - "Sometimes the Hero"
Created by Brian ShapiroIn a creative and humorous mixture of live action and game footage, Brian Shapiro, a dentist from PA, perfectly captures the spirit of what City of Heroes means to the everyday working person. Funny, inspiring, and ultimately touching, Sometimes the Hero is a superb ode to the game.
Congratulations to Mide D'Anna and Brian Shapiro for their amazing creations!
Honorable Mention (Action)
Ambush in Perez Park
Created by Heath Tindall
Honorable Mention (Action)
The Operatives in "Crash Landing"
Created by Aaron Mestel
Honorable Mention (Comedy)
Hype Won
Created by Melvin Laurel
Honorable Mention (Comedy)
The Justice Avengers
Created by Pete Mitchell
Honorable Mention (Action)
Origins!
Created by Matt "Cial" Rollens
2005 Film Contest
(Recovered from the Internet archive.)
Best Overall
Freedom Phalanx Episode 1: Freak and Ye Shall Find
Bruce Zeus Simeoni
Join the Freedom Phalanx on an adventure that's sure to amaze and delight. You've never seen City of Heroes quite like this!
Best Action
Evangel
Michael Orner
Featuring exceptional editing and excellent use of music, this action-packed video introduces you to Evangel. Kidnapped and transformed into a weapon by an evil corporation, Evangel turns against his masters and becomes a hero.
Best Action Runner-up
Astoria Edit
Melvin Laural
An exciting montage of music and incredible action scenes, this video features some of the best effects the game has to offer.
Best Live Action
The Powers Within
Lawrence Wong
Unrequited office love with a twist. The lowly company mail clerk has a super secret…but so does the target of his affections. A live action video that’s both engaging and provocative.
Best Live Action Runner-up
Missy K: Heroes Do Come True
Oliver J. Tan
When frustrated gamer Ollie threatens to quit City of Heroes, his hero Missy K comes to life and shows him what it means to be a real hero. A charming look at the thin line that sometimes separates real life from fantasy.
Best Animated
A New Threat
Eric Young
An amazingly creative recreation of City of Heroes’ game play. See this video and marvel at the attention to detail and the amount of time and effort that obviously went into its making.
Best Animated Runner-up
Omu's Revenge
Pete Mitchell
Pete Mitchell's animated work is uniquely his own. And he returns with a brilliant sequel to last year's honorable mention entry, The Justice Avengers. Funny and insightful, his portrayal of a hero team strikes a chord that will be familiar to anyone who has ever grouped in City of Heroes.
Best Comedy
Your Superpowers and You
Richard H. Moon
Remember those high school health films that you dozed through? Well, this isn’t one of them. Not exactly. And you sure won’t fall asleep watching it. For all of you heroes out there just approaching super-powered puberty, this is your film. Who said educational films can’t be funny?
Best Comedy Runner-up
Cease and Desist
Ryan Anderson
We seem to live in very litigious times. Can it get any worse? Yes it can. Watch this hilarious spoof and be glad it’s not about your City of Heroes character. Or maybe it is?