The Escapist Film Festival 2010: BETA

[Swishdude]

BETA

Ever have your slacker friend upload your unfinished video game on to the Internet for the whole world to play? Well, then you know what amateur programmers Tom (Justin Dmitruk) and Ray (Reese Eveneshen) are going through. Beta is a sitcom that deals with what happens after Murray (Shane Luis) hits upload and releases PowerGear to the world. Created by Shane Luis and Alex Kelly.

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[JackBauer47]

Hooray, it's up! We hope everyone enjoys it. For the record, I do the voiceover for the news anchor.

 

[the_pleasure_is_mine]

Quite good though the only gripe I have was I didn't see much of a plot direction... though that could work out interestingly.

It did have its fair share of funny moments. Good luck!

 

[Swishdude]

Well if there are any questions with what we did, Alex and I are at hand to answer.

I was Murray in the video, just fyi.

 

[Swishdude]

Here is our thumbnail in proper size.

Also, some added info about our cast...

Alex and myself (Shane) entered last year under the name 'Kounter'.

Here is our video from last year.

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/the-escapist-film-festival-2009/1184-Kounter

Reese and Justin who play Ray and Tom are the duo behind 'Dead Genesis' the new war on zombie film.

Reese Eveneshen: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2833272/
Justin Dmitruk: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3604938/

And here is the trailer to there new feature film! (I did the flying text work in this trailer)


And here is a link to the movie's IMDB page.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1650516/

 

[Paul Hearding]

I am surprised that this video didn't make the first cut. I would definitely like to see what direction you guys would go with this series.

 

[Swishdude]

I am surprised that this video didn't make the first cut. I would definitely like to see what direction you guys would go with this series.

Well thanks, but I guess we just didn't do as good of a job as we thought we did. I really like the other videos on the contest a lot so I don't feel so bad about being on the second page. However, I do have a bunch of jotted down notes and ideas and some concept visuals of what is to come next. So, around Friday I might post what episode two would be like.

 

[Paul Hearding]

So, around Friday I might post what episode two would be like.

Please do. I'll check it out. You have my interest. If you have an idea that you like, pursue it!

 

[randommaster]

I must say, this was a well made video. The audio was a bit echo-y, but otherwise good. I'm just wondering where you go from here. It seems like the story's over.

I'll look forward to new episodes if they come, though.

 

[Swishdude]

I'm just wondering where you go from here. It seems like the story's over.

Well, the audio was reduced to our on camera microphone. Our proper mic equipment broke down shortly before the shoot date.

As for the story it is far from over.

The game is a hit, and the guys now have a large cash grab. The future episodes will deal with the quick structure of a new game studio. With the three guys thrust into game development, they now must start a sequel. But along the way they must deal with competing indi game studios, publishers, their accountant, Murray's ex psycho girlfriend, the ghost of Napoleon, and a host of other trials and tribulations. However, before all that happens they first must kick the crap out of Murray for releasing an unfinished game unto the masses.

(Also, we aim to create longer episodes rather then short 3/4 minute eps. We are aiming for broadcast length episodes.)

 

[randommaster]

I'm just wondering where you go from here. It seems like the story's over.

Well, the audio was reduced to our on camera microphone. Our proper mic equipment broke down shortly before the shoot date.

As for the story it is far from over.

The game is a hit, and the guys now have a large cash grab. The future episodes will deal with the quick structure of a new game studio. With the three guys thrust into game development, they now must start a sequel. But along the way they must deal with competing indi game studios, publishers, their accountant, Murray's ex psycho girlfriend, the ghost of Napoleon, and a host of other trials and tribulations. However, before all that happens they first must kick the crap out of Murray for releasing an unfinished game unto the masses.

(Also, we aim to create longer episodes rather then short 3/4 minute eps. We are aiming for broadcast length episodes.)

Sucks about the microphones.

I do think that this would be good for longer episodes, but I guess what I'm really wondering is whether this will have a definite ending (Doomsday Arcade) or be more episodic. (Doraleous) Either way, I'd like to see more.

 

[Nixski]

Awesome job guys! Wayyyy better then alot of the ones I've watched so far! Impressive

 

[Swishdude]

Awesome job guys! Wayyyy better then alot of the ones I've watched so far! Impressive

Thank you very much!

I do think that this would be good for longer episodes, but I guess what I'm really wondering is whether this will have a definite ending (Doomsday Arcade) or be more episodic. (Doraleous) Either way, I'd like to see more.

Well, we think having 15 minute episodes would be good. Also, we have a first season worked out and ready to go. We want it to be a show that has a narrative and plot, but not something that feels like it has some incoming series ending at the end of the season.