''Exposure'' is a

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oriented

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that aired on the

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between the years of 2000 and 2002. The series showcased the short sci-fi films of both unknown and known (

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, and

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) filmmakers, giving rise to the channel's own Exposure Studios. Hosted by actress Lisa Marie, the films presented a wide range of

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subject matter. The series received poor ratings and was canceled in the fall of 2002. The series was originally shown on Sundays at 10:00pm EST and was repeated the following Saturday at 2:00am EST, later on the time was changed to 11:00pm EST and still repeated the following Saturday well after Midnight, which probably is a major reason for the poor ratings this show received. The series also had two guest hosts. Terry Farrell would host the "Best of Season One" episode and director Kevin Smith hosted the "Star Wars Short Films Showcase". The Sci-Fi Channel had also struck a deal with

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giving them the broadcast rights for 'Atom Films' new science-fiction acquisitions, as well as all

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s currently in their library for ''Exposure''.

Notable films aired

Some of the rare films that were aired on the series include

's Disney short film of '' Frankenweenie'' (which Disney decided not to release deeming it too scary for children) and

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' original student film '' Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB'' which was a basis for his

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cult sci-fi film ''

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''. Other notable works that were aired include ''The Forbidden'' by

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, ''Groping'' by

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, ''

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'' by Joseph Nussbaum, ''Battle of the Sexes'' by

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, ''Oink'' by Rand Ravich, ''

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'' by Chris Moeller, ''Antebios'' by

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, ''Herd'' by Mike Mitchell, and ''Evil Hill'' by Ryan Schifrin. ''

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'' aired in an episode broadcast September 16, 2001.

Exposure Studios

This offshoot of the "Exposure" program was created by the

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to serve as a springboard for promising amateur and semi-professional filmmakers. Exposure Studios was focused primarily on funding, mentoring and promoting young directors, commissioning them to create mini television pilots. Among the short films it produced were: '' The Man with No Eyes'', ''Dream Hackers'', ''Area 52'', and ''Grasp''.

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served as a mentor on the project.

Legacy

Although it appears that there are no plans to bring Exposure back on the Sci-Fi Channel lineup the channel sponsored a short film showcase called "Exposure: Future of Film Festival" in

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in August 2000. Although this has not happened since, the Sci-Fi channel still fosters a love of short film and has cashiered the works of interested filmmakers under the Exposure brand. In late October 2006 the

in partnership with the

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launched the Exposure Film Contest which ran for 8 weeks. The films were showcased on the SciFi Pulse broadband streaming applet of SciFi.com and viewers were permitted to vote on their favorites each week. The favorites of each week would then go on to the final choice selection with a results being posted on a primetime special that aired May 23, 2007. The winner was ''Paradox Road'' by Robert J. Thissen. Whether this contest will be repeated next year is unknown at this time. The series has received a following in the science fiction/media fandom community. Many have complained about the late night Sunday slot in which the show was aired and asked the network to air it much earlier in the evening. Apparently SFC management failed to hear the viewers concerns.

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Notable films aired

Exposure Studios

Legacy

See also

References

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