The La Grande Summer Film Project has officially wrapped for 2010. The project drew over 75 participant this year as 8 teams battled through 48 hours in efforts to create 3-7 minute short films based on criteria given to them at the start of the project. 8 genres and 8 featured locations in La Grande, Oregon were used and the final films were screened outdoors on Depot Street next to Mt. Emily Ale House on Friday Night, August 20th. The event was packed and over 200 people witnessed the LGSFP 2010 premiere.
The Films
*Awards are noted below the team information and still
As the teams get their films uploaded to various places we will replace the stills below with the embedded videos for a look at the full director cuts of each film. You can view the films as they are embedded at http://lagrandefilm.com/2010_films_awards.html. Eastern Oregon FIlm Festival will also be offering copies of the project for purchase to help support this year’s Eastern Oregon Film Festival and next year’s La Grande Summer Film Project. Keep an eye out for information on how to acquire your own copy.
Murderspace |
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Directed by Jason Crampton |
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PRODUCER’S AWARD: Best Screen PlayThis production had the most compelling story albeit slap-sticky thriller the short was full of great one-liner’s and layers of comedic bits – while keeping the audience in suspense. A great example of storytelling. |
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One Monster Down |
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Directed by Luke Zwanziger |
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PRODUCER’S AWARD: Best DirectionThis award was merited by Luke Zwanziger’s attention to the criteria, use of camera, resources, and participants to shape a strong story backed up by solid visuals. |
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Reed Mitchell and the Mystery of The Cardio Killer |
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Directed by Mike Surber |
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PRODUCER’S AWARD: Most Creative ApproachThis film deserves recognition for it’s successful approach to the “hitchcokian long-shot”. This film was rehearsed and shot in one long take – spanning multiple locations and characters. |
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Small Town Heroes! A Mockumentary |
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Directed by Chuck Peters Genre: Doc/Mock-Umentary Sponsoring Location: Marie Josephine 
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AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD : BEST FILMThe public had spoken and dropped more change in this films bucket than any other. Tallies were made from both Friday and Saturday Night! |
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PRODUCER’S AWARD: Best Ensemble ActingThe strong acting ensemble in this film created wonderfully funny characters and worked off of each other very well. Kudos actors for a wonderful portrayal of La Grande’s own Super Hero Community. |
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The House |
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Directed by Madison Butcher Genre: Horror Sponsoring Location: Bodywork |
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PRODUCER’S AWARD: Emerging FilmmakersThis team was comprised of 3 young ladies 11, 12, and 15 years old. These 3 managed to storyboard, script, and shoot this film. be on the lookout for their next film! |
All Shapes & Sizes |
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Directed by Jared Richard Genre: Musical Sponsoring Location: EOU |
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PRODUCER’S AWARD: Outstanding ProductionNot only was this film shot in various locations and included multiple characters the production also featured original music (lyrics and score) by the participants. This team pulled an awful lot together in a short amount of time. |
New Hope |
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Directed by David Langley Genre: Western Sponsoring Location: Benchwarmer’s Bar & Grill / Longbranch |
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PRODUCER’S AWARD: Best Use of GenreThis post apocalyptic western created a wild west feel in a future tense. Adhering to some of conventions of a western film the gunsling showdowns and music kept the audience in the world of a new frontier. |
Mouth |
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Directed by Brian Wallis Genre: Action Sponsoring Location: Sunflower Books |
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PRODUCER’S AWARD: Best Editing & MOst MemorableThe editing (Royce Woosley) in this film was a very strong addition to the project this year. Along with one of the most memorable (and wretched) scenes this film gets two highlights! |
It was a great experience. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Thanks to Cold Coffee Media, Chris Jennings, and everyone who helped put it on. You can see “ONE MONSTER DOWN” here: http://www.vimeo.com/14433449