Joe & Sugars to provide the kick off "craft services"

A special thanks to Wayla and the crew at Joe and Sugars (located on Adams Avenue in Historic Downtown La Grande - plug). They will be providing all the filmmakers and participants with some morning kick-off coffee and an array a great pickens to get the juiced flowing. The kick off event will be held at the community room at the public library in downtown La Grande. Schmoozing and eating starts at 9:00am!

Rollin' Rollin' Rollin' (is this the 50th anniversary of "Paint your Wagon?"

Got a new kick-bum sponsor! Give it up Whoop Whoop!

Jason Crampton helps create social networking brand. Clap Clap Clap Clap!

Copy, Paste, Download, Share, Email, Myspace, Facebook it with a link to our site! Help spread the word.

Not only is Jason Crampton signed up to captain "The Big Productions" team for this year's fest he is alos contributing extra hours into improving the identity of the project. He is responsible for the new banner/web ad that we see at the top and attached to this blog. The graphic was built with the original intention of promoting the project on The Big Critique, a review site managed and developed by Jason Crampton in La Grande.

After I saw the ad I asked him if he could send it to me and we could start using it to spread to the masses... I think he said okay!

Keep an eye on the site as Jason may lend a hand creating some new graphics and marketing materials for the project.

Also - view Jason's film from last year's project "Phobophobia" here... (view)

Teams get a FREE T!

So there in mock-up stage right now - and we are still seeking funding to help with this - but we are aiming at having t-shirts available to the teams (main 3 folks) as an extra way to get the project some attention. If people wearing these shirts are running around all over town, in the wee hours of the morn - people will know what they are doing - and be curious enough to participate in the screenings.

Shoot some comments over - the design in malleable.

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