Our Mission
The HHM Film Slam Challenge was created with a simple goal in mind – Remove all the usual excuses and provide a simple framework for aspiring filmmakers to ‘get out there’ and shoot something that they can see on the big screen.
Boo!! Paperwork is just no fun at all!
Sadly, it’s a fact of filmmaking.
Your paperwork can be scanned and uploaded with your film or it can be emailed to Tammie at info@hhmfilmslam.com.
All forms and releases must be turned in within a week of submission of your work. It’s best to complete forms as you go and submit them together with your film. Cast and crew releases must match end credits.
Tammie Stimpfel, HHM Film Slam Producer
Email: info@hhmfilmslam.com
2020 Spring HHM Film Slam Official Time Period
This 72-Hour HHM Film Slam event will occur in the Bay City, MI area between Friday, March 20 at 7pm and Monday, March 23 at 7pm. This is the Official Time Period.
Join us at 6 pm on Friday, March 20, 2020, at the Hell’s Half Mile Headquarters located at 701 Washington Ave, Suite 203, for the Criteria Kickoff we will cut you loose at 7 pm to begin writing your script!
The participating group/team must complete its film/video work in time to have it uploaded it to a location to be announced or dropped off in person to Ohno Design, on Monday, March 23, by 7pm. Only works that meet the deadline will be officially part of the competition and eligible for the cash award prize.
All films received (on-time and late) will be screened at The State Theatre on Friday, March 27, during Hell’s Half Mile Film & Music Festival.
All Paperwork in One Fine Zip File
Team Leader agreement is due at Kickoff.
All other paperwork is due at Drop off.
Team Leader Agreement Form - One per team, Due at Kickoff
One per Team. Filled out and brought to Kickoff.
Team Leader must sign Creative Certification that all work will be completed during the Official Time Period.
Paperwork Checklist - Just a good reference
Un-required for turn in, but helpful for organization.
Team Roster - One for your whole team
Cast and Crew Waiver Release Form - One per each team member
One per Team Member
ALL must sign separate forms including the Team Leader. This is combined a talent release and liability waiver.
All cast and crew must be volunteers.
Location Release Form - One per each location
One per each Location
Permits are not required by HHM Film Slam, but may be necessary for some locations.
Filming in public spaces does not require a location release.
Music Release Form - One per song/artist
Every song/artist must have its own form, if the artist composes multiple songs they may be listed on one form.
In the case of public domain materials, the person on the team who purchases/downloads the Music must sign. Please also include documentation that shows your rights to the materials, such as a license, a purchase receipt, or a statement by the author.
Materials Release Form - One per item/creator
ie) Photos, sound effects, stock footage or filters used as post-production effects…
Every item, photo must have its own form OR if multiple items come from the same service, they may be listed on one form.
In the case of public domain music, the person on the team who purchases/downloads the Material must sign.
Please also include documentation that shows your rights to the materials, such as a license, a purchase receipt, or a statement by the author.
Film Submission Form - One per team, Due at Drop-off
One per Team. Filled out after film is FINAL.
Team Leader must sign Creative Certification that all work was completed during the Official Time Period.