Abide with Special Guest Peter Exline at Dudegrass Next Weekend
TFA presents the 4th annual Dudegrass: A Big Lebowski Extravaganza on Saturday, August 16th from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at Northrock Lanes. The evening features a Q&A with Special Guest Peter Exline (inspiration for Walter), unlimited bowling/shoe rental, screening of the cult classic THE BIG LEBOWSKI, the live music stylings of DJ Carbon and J Skratch, costume contest, Cards Against Nihilism, Briefcase Roulette, the “Bunny Lebowski Manicure” by Eric Fisher Academy, food specials from AJ’s Sports Grill and other whatnots. Admission is $15 and costumes are encouraged. Dudegrass is sponsored by Northrock Lanes, Tallgrass Brewing Company, 107.3 The Brew and KMUW. Click to read more & to purchase tickets.
Tallgrass Filmmaker Lab Presents “Movie Openings: Getting Things Started Right,” with Peter Exline
Join our Special Guest and Industry Professional and Professor at USC School of Cinema Peter Exline for a Tallgrass Filmmakers Lab, “Movie Openings: Getting Things Started Right.” The class takes place from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at House of Schwan (3232 N. Comotara) on Saturday, August 16th. The opening sequence of a film (the first 10-15 minutes) tells an audience what to expect and establishes just about everything an audience needs to know. The class will explore the importance of the beginning of movies by examining the opening sequences of six different films, some dramatic and some comedic, to see how much information an audience gleams from those pivotal scenes. Read more about Mr. Exline’s filmmaking career. Space is limited and advanced registration required ($20.)
Six Films Nominated for 2014 Vimeo Stubbornly Independent Gala
The 12th annual Tallgrass Film Festival announces the first of its official selections with the six films nominated for the Vimeo Stubbornly Independent Gala. Over 100 eligible films were submitted and the six contenders were selected by the Tallgrass Programming Committee. A jury of industry professionals will select the winner. To be eligible, films had to be a US production made for under $750,000 with no traditional theatrical distribution at the time of the festival. In addition to the Gala screening, the winner will a receive $2,500 cash prize from Vimeo, a one night theater rental from AMC Theatres, and the Stubbornly Independent Tallgrass Tap Handle Award. And the 2014 Stubbornly Independent nominees are: A IS FOR ALEX, FIVE STAR, HALF BROTHER, MAN FROM RENO, PRETTY ROSEBUD, and THE LIVING. The winning film will be announced in early September.
VIP TALLPass Sale Continues in August for $175
Bethany College @ Mindfire Academy Open House This Saturday, August 9th
Visit the Bethany College @ Mindfire Academy Open House (3805 E. Harry) this weekend from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. An education from Bethany College @ MindFire will give you the tools you need to get a career in the digital arts started. Offering a variety of tracks towards graduation, by attending Bethany College @ MindFire, you can learn 3D animation, filmmaking, video game design or audio recording arts and all instructors are industry professionals. Students are able to earn either a certificate in any of the four focus areas or a bachelor of arts degree with a focus in either 3D animation or digital filmmaking. Even if you’re still in high school, students can get a head start on their collegiate careers and graduate with transferable college credit! Juniors and seniors are welcome to apply for classes while they continue to finish their high school curriculum. Bethany College @ MindFire is home to the region’s only motion capture stage, a studio with a dedicated green screen, two audio recording studios equipped with Pro-Tools and studios for traditional art classes. Bethany College @ Mindfire Academy is the presenting sponsor for the Tallgrass Film Festival’s Timothy Gruver Spotlight on Kansas Filmmakers.