Lost Video Island

[eloramoon]

September/October 2014
Contest: We Have To Go Back
Deadline: November 4th - Extended!

The Details

Ten years! It's been ten years since the pilot of Lost came to our screens and changed all our lives for the better. And we love it, we'll always love it. It will always hold a special place in our hearts, but even us hardcore fans recognize that the show we loved left us with a heck of a lot of unanswered questions. So to celebrate the ten year anniversary of the crash of Oceanic 815, this month's contest is all about answering those little questions we never got answers to.

Remember throwaway lines like Sawyer's Tampa job? Kate's friend Beth who loved Driveshaft? And who travels with a pregnancy test, right?

We don't want you to alter the storyline (ie. killing off Kate or creating a new ship), we want you to fill in the plot gaps that we didn't see. So for example, if you wanted to make a video about Kate and her friend Beth, you can cast Beth as any actress you choose and make a video about their friendship. Or you could show us what could have been Sawyer's Tampa job. Or make a video about who brought the pregnancy test on the plane, but maybe didn't survive the crash.

We do NOT want videos where you speculate what happened AFTER the finale, like what happened to Aaron when he got older or what was Kate's life like after the Ajira plan landed? We also would rather NOT see big picture stuff, like "Was the island real? Was it all a dream?" Rather we'd love to see a specific, small picture things the show just never answered that you feel it could have answered. Like why was Libby in Australia? Or, why was she in the mental institute? Did Annie die in the Purge?

This comp is about filling in those plotholes that probably don't make a difference in the long run, but they always stick in the back of your mind as something the show could have answered.

If you need further inspiration, there are plenty of webpages online. You can use one of the suggestions mentioned here, or found online, just as long as your video centres around ONE unanswered question.

Tip: when you are looking around for an unanswered question, focus on the ones specific to characters.

http://lostpedia.wikia.com/wiki/Unanswered_questions
http://lostpedia.wikia.com/wiki/Unanswered_questions_by_episode
http://lost.about.com/od/lostquestiondiscussions/

If you're unsure about your unanswered question, feel free to ask here in this thread. Or if you want to keep it a surprise, feel free to PM a member of the Council and ask privately.

Have fun!


The Rules

Specific Contest Rules:

• - Make a video about ONE unanswered question/plothole from Lost.
• - AU's are acceptable as long as they don't alter the shows storyline.
• - Running time should be no longer than 5 minutes. We suggest the 3 - 5 minute range.
• - The more creative, the better. Don't be afraid to take risks.
• - When entering your video on the Submit page, you MUST enter "September 2014 contest submission" exactly in your vid's description.

General Contest Rules:

• - Contest submissions should be entered through the Submit page.
• - All regular submissions Rules apply.
• - Only one entry per vidder.
• - Videos already submitted and RELEVANT can be submitted again, but we would rather see something fresh. (Please contact a CM if you wish to enter a previously-submitted video)
• - Please do not use Rapidshare or Yousendit as your only hosting place.
• - If you're using Youtube as your primary link, please also provide us with an alternative link. Far too often, YT is either disabled or muted by the time the contest is ready to be judged. Mediafire and Sendspace are just a couple of the sites out there that can be used as reliable backup links.
• - Keep in mind that however you choose to host your video, it must be available to be watched at least until after the deadline has passed. If we can not access your video at the time of judgment it will not be considered.
• - Have fun!

[Brooke]

This sounds really cool and very original. Kind of like the contest when we got to create someone on the plane.

I really hope I can participate.

[Uruviel]

I hope you can too, Brooke!

[littleton_pace]

I hope you enter, too Brooke! this is my fave kindo f contest, i love seeing how creative people can be, espeiclally when it comes to Lost

[Brooke]

Yeah. I really want to enter this contest. And Kat I can't agree more.

[Uruviel]

1 more month to get your entries in!

[Im1oftheOceanic6]

I'm still planning to enter. It took me a bit to find a song with the right sound. Now I'm just trying to get it all to run smoothly together.

Macaila

[Brooke]

I was wondering if I could get an extension?

I'm working on my entry now but I am in a wedding at the end of the month and I've been stressed out these last few months.

Thank you and I apologize.

[Uruviel]

An extension will be fine! Just let us know closer to the end of the month if you need it and we will definitely give you some more time.

I was in 2 weddings within a month of each other a few years back, so I know how you feel!

[Brooke]

Thank you so much, Heather.

Time consuming!! I work 6 days a week and just felt like my time was stretched super thin. WOW 2 weddings?! Yikes.

But I love the two that are getting married and I am thrilled they invited me to be included in their wedding.

[Uruviel]

Only a few days left to enter! Brooke, do you still need an extension?

[Brooke]

Yes. I still need an extension. Thank you, Heather.

[Jemmz]

Contest Extended - 3rd November!

[littleton_pace]

Contest Extended - 4th November!

[Jemmz]

Contest Closed!

Thank you to all who entered! Good luck!