Street Team Mount Up!

Alright - team captains and friends of the project...we are calling you all to be a part of the LGSFP street team. Time to dig in. Cold Coffee Media will be hosting a work party for the La Grande Summer Film Project this Thursday, July 23rd at 9:00 pm. Meet at Cold Coffee Media - 116 Depot Street in La Grande and we will assign some simple tasks to those who want a chance to help. Please stop by if you can!

Will be posting "Street Team" information - including to-do lists and opportunities for you to share information about the project using various social networks. Check out the TEAMS section of the site.

Questions? email chris@coldcoffeemedia.com

Radio Ad #1

Alan Arnson, filmmaker/Musician put together a nice little radio ad that will be broadcast by a generous in-kind donation by KWRL and KCMB of caps broadcasting in La Grande. Take a listen!

Two new sponsors join the force!

Special thanks to Jeff D. Clark and Brenda Jackson for supporting the event. Lets get about 10 more supporters and make this event super successful.

Secured Kick-Off Brunch Location

The kick-off "Schmooze" & Brunch is scheduled for Wednesday August 19th: starting at 9:00 am. We have secured the Colleen F. Johnson Community Room. Yeah! Still working on the sponsored craft services table but getting there. Visit the library if you get a chance. A good downtown la Grande entity.

http://www.ci.la-grande.or.us/dept_library.cfm

LGSFP - Seeking Sponsor Assistance!

ABOVE: our most recent sponsors above - donated $1000.00 worth of radio ads! So listen for them.

The sponsorship packs have been assembled and we are looking for local business or personal support for the project.

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER OPTION : Sponsors donating $50-$149 will have their logo appear on the central project website, as well as their name appearing in the program and the ‘special thanks’ portion of the final project credits.

PRODUCER OPTION : Sponsors who donate $150-$299 will receive web advertising with a logo graphic-link to their website included on the project website, have their logos appear before the screening, online social networking exposure, as well as logos on cards and posters.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OPTION : Key sponsors who donate $300 or more will receive ‘top billing,’ such as having their logos and slogan appear before every film and be mentioned on the local radio spots advertising the project, as well as the above-mentioned perks. They will also have their branding prominently featured in the project guide (film synopses, cast/crew bios).

This is a great opportunity to get yourself or business exposure and let people know that you support local creative groups. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor please download the sponsor application.DOWNLOAD HERE

Okay Okay - PLAN C!

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

Update - the musicians / music (take note filmmakers)

So it has been a little bit of a challenge as I try to nail down the bands. Word on the street was that some were not playing much anymore, one group was dissolved for the summer, not to mention my own frantic days of juggling to much... but I digress.

I spoke with a key band member Avery Hook for "City of Animals" the other day and he confirmed their desire to make it happen... so a spark hath come.

Will be conferring with "Test Audiences" and push to rally "Sons of Guns".

PLAN B: (we're thinking a handful of movie trailers.)

Totally Blew it for Star Trek

So - if anyone showed up at the Ale House for the meeting on Friday - I totally blew it. Had to catch Star Trek at the drive-in and in my excitement I completely spaced my own meeting... lame - o.

Okay so here is what we are going to do... We have a core group of filmmakers and musicians already lined-up. If you want to join in on the organization side of things we sure could use the street team! Drop an email to chris@coldcoffeemedia.com.

Will post updates soon!

MANDO ORGANIZATION MEETING

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.

Quiet on the set... and ... ACTION!

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!