Young Filmmakers Remake Classic Film Scenes

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Untitled by Michael McCauslin on Flickr

With temperatures hitting triple digits for a record number of days in a row, a great summer escape in Austin has always been the annual Paramount Theatre Summer Classics Film Series. The Paramount often features something special for the classic film series, whether manicures before Breakfast at Tiffany's or live camels at Lawrence of Arabia.

This year, local non-profit organization Austin School of Film has teamed up with the Paramount Theatre to introduce the Kids and Classic Films Competition. Youth nationwide are invited to remake scenes from classic movies such as Aliens, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Godzilla, Psycho, Red Dawn, Some Like it Hot and others screened during the Paramount Summer Classics Film Series. $500 in cash and prizes will be awarded and a screening of the young filmmakers' final remade scenes will be held at the Paramount Theatre on September 20. What better way for young filmmakers to experience classic cinema?

Contest participants will upload their videos to the Internet, and are encouraged to use social media to promote viewing of their entries. Prizes will be awarded at the special screening for the following categories:

  • Best Actor
  • Best Actress
  • Best Direction
  • Most Creative Adaptation
  • Most Online Views

Remade scenes must be less than 5 minutes in total length, and the filmmakers and all actors must be under 16 years of age. For more details about the Kids and Classic Film Competion or information about the Austin School of Film, visit their website.

[Photo Credit: Untitled, by Michael McCauslin, on Flickr, adapted under Creative Commons]