Overview
Statement of purpose:
To provide local film buffs and film makers an opportunity to have their work seen by the community, as well as give community members a chance to show off their creative skills. Through this festival and gathering of talents, we would like to also afford local businesses a chance to interact with the greater portion of the community and get their ‘brands’ in the spotlight.
Cold Coffee Media, along with other local sponsors will be presenting the La Grande Summer Film Project for the second year in a row. August 19th -August 21st. We are seeking additional sponsorships in the form of cash or in-kind donation.
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.
SPONSORED LOCATIONS:
There will be selected downtown locations to be official locations for the production. A sign will be given to place in the window of these locations. Location will be listed on the website.
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