DPL Teens

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

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

Those of you who participated in the Teen Reading Challenge and read 250+ minutes received an invitation to the Teen Reading Challenge Party.  This year’s party will be at the Moline Public Library (3210 41st St.) from 6:30-8 on Friday.  There will be free food and drinks, lots of video games to play, and cool crafts to make. 

Plus, you’ll get to meet lots of new teens from around the area and have a chance to win many great prizes!  All this just for keeping track of the time you spent reading?  Yep.  And don’t forget you get to bring 1 friend along, even if that friend didn’t participate in the Challenge.  A huge thank you to all the teens who participated.  Everyone did a great job!

-Christie