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Ever wanted to merge your favourite movie with your favourite fandom? Thought about how swashbuckling your ship would look in the newest blockbuster? Just that universe. Just that scene. Just that ship. If only…
Well, here’s a chance to turn your headcanons into reality. We bring to you Merlin Cinema, the love child of Reel Merlin and Reel BBC Merlin (both our predecessors) – a fest where you turn films into Merlin AU’s!
Excited? So are we!
Now, with amazing art!
A huge thank you to our artists Mirayla (@mirayladraws) and Zhan (@gramnel) for the mesmerising header and icon pieces!
What is Merlin Cinema?
Just like Reel Merlin, Merlin Cinema is a fest centred around movies. Participants can take any movie on IMDB – new, old, short films, feature films, animated films, etc. – and turn them into Merlin fanworks during the fest period.
Important info for Merlin Cinema Round 2 (2024)
This year we are not conducting the usual version of the fest, instead, we'll be conducting a more relaxed and light version of the fest while still giving plenty of chance for all creators to engage and tickle their creative bones. This year, our theme is:
Genre Fest!
What is this exactly and how will it work?
This year, we are focusing on Film Genres, namely the dozen or so genres like Action, Adventure, Romance, Drama, Comedy etc... Participants will have the option to decide which Genre their fanwork belongs to in the sign-up forms. There are 11 delectable options to inspire and choose from. The form is editable for the participants so they will have the option to change their chosen genre any time.
As for posting...
Think of it as Merlin week or any Tumblr based fest nowadays. There are 11 chosen dates in March for each genre during which the participants will post their fanworks belonging to that genre on the date specified for it. Example: for Comedy, participants must post their fanworks which has comedy as it's genre on the date which has been dedicated to comedy. The mods will provide the groundwork for it by posting info, blurbs and moodboards hyping participants and audiences up alike.
Check out the new Rules and Guidelines for this round here: Rules, Guidelines, Contact Us
Ready? So are we!
It's going to be a blast. So, let's get into it! 🎬
