While we work on 2010's La Grande Summer Film Project make sure to stay in touch with all of the film related discussion, events, and goings-ons in La Grande. A great way to do this is to keep and eye on http://www.lagrandelife.com. This site is set up to be a collaborative thought engine for La Grande, OR. A place where we can get current events and information, resources but also a place to communicate, discuss, dream, and help shape our community.

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Special thanks again to Joe and Sugars for providing us all the needed fuel to kick this event off. We had 20 folks in attendance and many more that just could not make it... all an all I say we have about 50 people lined up to be involved in the making of these films. Right on!

We tossed out shirts so keep an eye out (please feel free to contact us to purchase yours and support the project. ) Handed out stickers, marketing materials, miniDV tapes, gave a good pep talk and then shot some footage I plan to edit for the screening as a cool little intro.

Each team gave a brief summary of their film and introduced each other (brian wallace on the right - HORROR) and everyone got a chance to hook up with filmmakers and find a way to participate.

Teams will be posting blogs and tweets so check back often.

There will also be a neat little interview by Dusty Decker on www.lagrandelife.com sometime today which will be worth watching and sharing around to promote the project and other cool goings-ons.

Have a great shoot folks and again, thanks so much for the participation.

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So after some group meetings we have decided upon a new plan - the 48 hour film competition. Yes, a perfect fit.

OVERVIEW:
The project will kick off on Wednesday, August 19th, with a typical filmmakers breakfast/brunch at 9:00 am. Teams will be selected, organized, and specific criteria for their film will be given. After the participants have had a chance to “schmooze” the start gun is shot at 12:00pm - and the filmmakers have 48 hours to deliver their final project.

The premiere of the short films after the MAIN ACT MUSIC (about 10:30 pm) at the “Crossing the Blues: La Grande Summer Festival. The opening event will be the filmmakers, participants, and sponsors for an official opening night celebration. The event will take place at Mt. Emily Ale House.

The saturday to follow will have the films available on rotation for festival goers to stop in, have a beer, and preview the project - leaving their vote for the favorite film. An Audience choice award will be given at the end of the night.

COMPETING TEAMS -
This year the group of competition participants will have to sign up by July 31st, 2009 by 11:59 PM A team captain will sign up as a team participant. Once signed in as a team, each team will be comprised of 3 core members including the captain. Within this core, job titles should include: (but are not limited to) Director, Shooter, Editor, etc. Sign up is free.

TALENT POOL -
A larger pool of “talent volunteers” which will be available to the teams, will available for sign up by August 14th from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. This second group will make up: actors, grips, etc. Sign up is free.

Look for a new website coming soon : Lagrandefilm.com (complete sign up will be available there) - in the meantime contact chris@coldcoffeemedia.com

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We are cooking in terms of project pre-production for LGSFP. There will be a mandatory meeting for all PROJECT MANAGERS and SELECTED BANDS to discuss logistics and guidelines for the project. This meeting will be held Friday, June 6th at 9:00pm at Mt. Emily Ale House, in La Grande.. I trust most folks can make that.

Topics of Discussion:

1. Project Manager Responsibilities
2. Band Responsibilities
3. Calendar of Events / Deadlines
4. Participants and Organization


Come prepared to help fine-tune and shape the success of this years event.

See you there - any other interested parties may join in.

PS - one of our featured bands has a show Next Saturday. Check out the poster above or visit:
www.myspace.com/megabeard for more information.

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It took a little while to nail out some details but let me lay it on the line. This year's La Grande Summer Film Project will give you the chance to help produce a music video for one of 3 to 4 local bands. Production begins on Friday, August 7th with a kick off gathering at Mt. Emily Ale! Production will run 2 weeks and on Saturday August 22nd, the final projects will be screened at the Ale House throughout the day.

Additionally a core group has already began a complimentary project.


All participants will get together and you will be put into a film group. The specific criteria for each video will be given at that time! (We like to keep that part a surprise).

The participating bands will be announced soon so check back.

Make sure to sign up on the top right of this page to receive information via email for specific times and additional information for participants. Happy Filmmaking!

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