DPL Teens

So, in case you haven’t seen the Grand Prize winning films here they are:

What’s Up Holmes? by Gavin Wright and Austin Bundy won the Viewer’s Choice Award and Best Comedy.  It’s hilarious AND has awesome effects.  Pac-Man.  Pac-Man.  And the next one here, Lots of Character by Shelby Bargren, won the Librarian’s Choice Award along with Best Original Film.  Please note:  the original song she chose is being blocked by YouTube, but played perfectly at the IMAX screening.  You should’ve been there!   You can still see all the hard work she put in and relish in the film’s keen artistic qualities.  Enjoy!

-Christie

Above are the cast and crew of A Movie of Coolness.  They’re shown being interviewed as they enter the Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre, and then as they walk the red carpet just prior to making their silver screen debut.  The group went home with their very own Oscar-like trophy we like to call the “Dewey” for Best Soundtrack.  Way to go!  Their movie certainly was cool!

Here’s an action shot of the audience members voting for the Grand Prize Viewer’s Choice Award just after the screening on the balcony of the IMAX.  The winner ending up being What’s Up Holmes? by Gavin Wright & Austin Bundy.  The pair took home a Dewey and $100 for that award, plus they also won Best Comedy.  This was the second year the pair of Davenport teens won the Viewer’s Choice Award.  Once again, amazing work guys!!

Pictured here, holding the two Deweys she was awarded, is the talented Shelby Bargren of Moline.  Shelby won for Best Original Film and also the only other Grand Prize-Librarian’s Choice Award which also garnered her $100!  We were all very, very impressed with Shelby’s work and creativity.  Rumor has it she can’t wait ’til next year’s film fest rolls around.  Well, we can’t wait to see what Shelby and the rest of the teen filmmakers can come up with to top this year’s entries!  ‘Til then…

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Libraries Together 2nd Annual Teen Film Fest.  Thank you all for giving it a try and working so very hard.  We hope you all had a great time!

Christie

Check out this cool video from the Quad City Times website of last night’s festivities at the IMAX.  Don’t miss the great article, too.  Thank you for the great coverage, QC Times

Following is a list of the award winners from last night’s 2nd Annual Teen Film Fest Red Carpet Premiere event held at the Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre.  It was a such wonderful time!  Thanks to everyone who attended and, especially, to all the talented teen filmmakers for creating such spectacular films!  Way to go!

Individual Awards:

Best Acting- Draco for President  by Zina Ellis, Maria Johnson, Carissa Dewaele, Austin Slater, Shayn Lomba
Best Comedy- What’s Up Holmes?  by Gavin Wright and Austin Bundy
Best Soundtrack- Movie of Coolness  by Gabriella Garrido
Best Stunt Work- Writing the Godfather  by Justin Coleman
Best Documentary- What I Learned at the Library: Airport  by Sheldon Wellman
Best Action Film- The Secret Life of 007  by James McNeil, Jack McNeil, Kathleen Bracke
Best Drama- Hostage  by Steven Bieber
Best Original Film- Lots of Character  by Shelby Bargren
Best Animation- A Day at the Library  by Benjamin and Matthew Haycraft
Best Ensemble Cast-What Happens at the Library  by Jade and Jocelyn Jackson
Best Screenplay-Goodnight Moon: Revised  by Sarah Stogdill

 Grand Prize Awards :

Viewer’s Choice Award- What’s Up Holmes?  by Gavin Wright & Austin Bundy

Librarian’s Choice Award- Lots of Character  by Shelby Bargren

Stay tuned, as we’ll be posting pics and videos from last night’s screening in the days to come.  Also, you can view some of the videos shown last night by visiting the QC Libraries YouTube Group.

Christie

The 2nd Annual Libraries Together Teen Film Festival & Red Carpet Screening Event at the Putnam Museum & IMAX® Theatre is March 26!

That’s this Thursday!!

At 6 pm, the pre-party for the teen filmmakers and their guests will begin, complete with free pizza and refreshments. Then at 7pm, the FREE Red Carpet Premiere begins! The premiere is open to the public. So bring your friends, walk the red carpet, and join us in viewing the creative works of area teens as their films are projected onto the biggest screen in town! Plus, the IMAX concession stands will be open to suit your snacking needs. Hope to see you there!

The contest began in February, with a call for entries. Teens could choose from three themes, as related to their favorite book: outtakes, book trailer, or missing/unwritten scene. The libraries offered numerous opportunities for teens to use library technology to create their masterpieces. The workshops, training sessions, and events leading up to the red carpet event were created to celebrate “Teen Tech Week,” (March 8 – 14), a national initiative to encourage teens to learn technology and use it responsibly.

Call 563-326-7893 for further info.

-Christie

If you need any last minute help with filming, editing, creating a YouTube account, using the green screen, or even preparing an acceptance speech  be sure to stop by one of the few remaining Teen Filming/Editing Labs at the Fairmount St. Library.  The dates and times for the last labs are as follows:

Saturday, March 7th, from 3-5

Tuesday, March 10th, from 5:30-7:30

Thursday, March 12, from 3-5

Saturday, March 14th, from 3-5  **NEW:  EXTRA LAB, JUST ADDED!!**

Teen Tech Week is next week, March 8th-14th, which is the same time that we ask that all films be uploaded to the Libraries Together YouTube group.  Also, don’t forget to fill out an entry form and submit it to your local library.  The final red-carpet premiere on the big screen at the Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre will be Thursday, March 26th at 7pm.  There will also be a pre-party at 6pm for the filmmakers and their guests.  All are welcome to the screening.  Hope to see you there!  For all the details on the 2nd Annual Teen Film Fest click here.

And let me just leave you with this green screen effect blooper…enjoy!

 -Christie

Here’s another award winning video from the 2008 Teen Film Fest.  Check it out!  A pair of dedicated teens from Moline, who also just happen to be brothers, created this spectacular piece based on Hatchet by Gary Paulsen to fit the “Alternate Ending” theme.  They ended up taking home the Librarian’s Choice Award, which was one of two grand prize awards that came with a trophy and a $100 cash prize.  During their acceptance speech at last year’s red-carpet premiere at the Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre, they said they were putting their winnings right back into the budget for next year’s film.  They also snagged another trophy for best editing.  Sounds like we have some true filmmakers on our hands, eh?  Can’t wait to see what they do for this year’s film fest.  Way to go guys!  Looks like your hard work and talent really paid off!

-Christie