P21Fest 2009 Wrapup

P21Fest has wrapped, and it was another awesome year! Thanks so much to all who were in attendance! So many of our friends, members, in-kind sponsors, and supporters came out in droves from all over the world! We were, as always, humbled and thrilled by the crowds. For those who weren’t, we’ll fill you in on all the awesome stuff you missed so you know what to expect next year! (You can also download the program HERE by right-clicking and selecting “Save As”.)

2009 AWARD WINNERS

2009 was a fierce competition, with over 100 submissions to the Philadelphia Filmathon and 30 entries to the 21-Day Filmmaking Competition, but these films were chosen by our independent panel of judges (and audiences) as worthy of recognition. Congratulations to all our 2009 filmmakers, and to all our supporters for making this year such a fantastic success!
Philadelphia Filmathon
Best Feature The Distance Between the Apple and the Tree dir. Bajir Cannon
Honorable Mentions Fairview St.dir. Michael McCallum Boys of Summerville dir. Brooks Benjamin
Best Short Film The Ghost and Us dir. Emily Carmichael
Honorable Mentions Spare Time Dir. Edmond Hawkins Birth Dir. Signe Baumane
21-Day Filmmaking Competition
Best Film “Ghost Light” by Team Emerald Productions
Nominees “Keystone Jackal” by Team Warrington Oaks Pictures “Meat After School” by GTeam
Best Directing “Ghost Light” by Team Emerald Productions
Nominees “Crimson Forest” by Team Yerwolves “Spirit of Illusion” by Team Merg3d
Best Writing (exact tie) “Keystone Jackal” by Team Warrington Oaks Pictures “TUMBLER: the boom” by Team Hard Boiled
Nominees “Turn of Fate” by Team Stray Dog Films
Best Cinematography “Crimson Forest” by Team Yerwolves
Nominees “Meat After School” by GTeam “Turn of Fate” by Team Stray Dog Films
Best Acting “Keystone Jackal” by Team Warrington Oaks Pictures
Nominees “Ghost Light” by Team Emerald Productions “Overcome” by Team 10 Mile
Best Editing “Pattern: Response” by Team Synthetic Human
Nominees “Crimson Forest” by Team Yerwolves “Meat After School” by GTeam
Best Sound Design (exact tie) “Pattern: Response” by Team Synthetic Human “Meat After School” by GTeam
Nominees “Crimson Forest” by Team Yerwolves
Best Music “TUMBLER: the echo” by Team With No Name
Nominees “Ghost Light” by Team Emerald Productions “Otto” by Team Dragon Crest Productions
Best Animation “Otto” by Team Dragon Crest Productions
Nominees “Yarrrg! A Pirate Movie” by Team Groggy Heads “Meat After School” by GTeam
Best Special Effects “Meat After School” by GTeam
Nominees “Crimson Forest” by Team Yerwolves “Pattern: Response” by Team Synthetic Human
Best Use of Element “Turn of Fate” by Team Stray Dog Films
Nominees “Eight Minutes” by Team Scumberland Productions “Meat After School” by GTeam
Best Marketing “Journal’s Paragon” by Team Justice Productions
Nominees “Meat After School” by GTeam “Pattern: Response” by Team Synthetic Human
Audience Award: Red Screening “Journal’s Paragon” by Team Justice Productions
Audience Award: Blue Screening “Destiny” by Team PhilaGape
Audience Award: Green Screening “Ghost Light” by Team Emerald Productions

2009 P21FEST WRAPUP

This year was our largest Festival to date. Project Twenty1 screened over 50 films this year, held 10 workshops, and 4 parties, in a 4-day run from October 1st-4th, based in the International House Philadelphia, and this including party venues all around University City: Marbar, Distrito, 12 Lounge, and The Ellen Powell Tiberino Museum. We could not have done it without the help and support of all of these venues, especially International House, who has been a proud supporter and fiscal sponsor of P21 since 2008, which makes donations to Project Twenty1 tax-deductible under their 501(c)3 umbrella.

Our winner of Best Marketing, Team Justice Productions, did an awesome series of podcasts documenting their 21-Day Filmmaking process, as well as the Festival itself. So if you missed any of it, be sure to check them out right here! Or, at youtube.com/jprodlcc

UPCOMING SCREENINGS & PROMOS

Although P21Fest is wrapped, our work is just beginning. We’ll be supporting our community of filmmakers, both from the Philadelphia Filmathon and the 21-Day Filmmaking Competition, by submitting the films in our library, on your behalf, to our partner festivals around the country, in an attempt to earn our artists as much exposure as possible.

For starters, just this past weekend, our 2008 winner Leon & The Wolf, screened to a packed theater as a part of the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, October 11th as a part of their shorts showcase “Dark”. PAAFF put on a great festival this year, and we look forward to working with them more closely in years to come.

Also, Project Twenty1 is co-sponsoring two screenings this year at FirstGlance Film Festivals in Philadelphia, PA, on Friday, October 23.  First up at 7:45 pm, we are hosting the Filmathon film, “Chasing the White Dragon”, directed by Kathilynn Phillips, which is surrounded by some amazing shorts (tickets). And if you missed the winner of our 21-Day Filmmaking Competition, be sure to stay to check out the 10:45 screening of “Ghost Light,” by Team Emerald Productions, to be followed by the feature “Ice Grill USA” (tickets).

Our Award-winning films (and select other festival favorites) will be sent to dozens of other festivals in the coming months, so stay tuned for more information!

2010 and BEYOND

As you may or may not realize, 100% of Project Twenty1’s staff and executives are volunteers. As we move into 2010, we hope to be able to add to our community and support more artists through our network and festival, but we are at maximum capacity right now with the artists we do have, and our organization is growing too quickly for us to be able to run it on a purely volunteer basis. In 2009 alone, in addition to our existing programming, we have added 2 new screening series, networking events, educational workshops, artistic parties, and an internship program. The bottom line: WE NEED SUPPORT to keep providing the same level of quality programming and artist support that we’ve been offering to date.

The good news is: every single one of you can help!! How, you ask?

HELP US FIND A TITLE SPONSOR: We have the mission, we have the programming, and we have an amazing network of artists and loads of community support in a city ripe with film, animation, arts, and business opportunities. We also have the ability to get a sponsor’s name, logo, and branding in front of a large audience. We simply haven’t had time to search for sponsors on the level necessary to support our burgeoning organization. Finding a corporate sponsor who loves what we do and wants to affiliate themselves with us would help alleviate the financial strain on us and our artists, and allow us to continue in 2010 and beyond.

So we’re asking you, our community: do you know anybody who works at a medium-sized to large company, looking to attract consumers, or looking to market their brand to trendy, artistic, technologically-savvy individuals? We have the audience, and we’d love to talk with them about how they can get involved. Please, put them in touch with us. Simply email us, and help make the introduction. Note that we are not begging for free “handouts”. We will work for our sponsors, and we will provide to them the audience they need. We just need help getting our foot in the door. Anything you, our community, can do to help, would be immensely appreciated. Again, we may not be able to hold this kind of festival again without you!

CONTRIBUTE OR BECOME A MEMBER: Project Twenty1 runs year-round events, and partners with countless organizations, in and around the Greater Philadelphia region. BECOME A MEMBER on our website, and receive discounts and coupons off many Project Twenty1 events, and partner events throughout the region. As a Member, you will also receive first knowledge of upcoming events, and coupon codes for use on our website. We also highly value our members’ input, so by joining us, you will be able to help us drive the decisions and future of our organization.

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Thanks so much everybody for making 2009 such a tremendous success. We look forward to working with you to continue our programming in the future, and see you again at our next events!

Stephanie Yuhas, Executive Producer
Matt Conant, Artistic Director
Project Twenty1
Not Just A Film Festival
www.ProjectTwenty1.com

Project Twenty1 Reviewed by Philly Weekly!

Check out this week’s print issue of Philadelphia Weekly, featuring Project Twenty1 (and a lot of other awesome news, as usual!) OR check out our blurb online:

 

 

 

 

Project Twenty1

Philly’s constantly expanding and contracting film fest market has had some growing pains. But the folks at Project Twenty1 have managed to pull off a constantly expanding repertoire for the fourth year running. Thursday kicks off four days of film screenings, workshops, events and parties with the Philadelphia premiere of the comedy You Might as Well Live, followed by a party at nearby Distrito. Visit the website for the full schedule, but be sure to check out the weekend slate of films made this past summer in the fest’s three-week (or, ahem, 21-day) window—in all, more than 50 flicks, including 30 world premieres. With a schedule this big, perhaps some of the city’s bigger film fests could learn a little something. Jeffrey Barg 7pm. $8. International House, 3701 Chestnut St. 215.253.7640. www.projecttwenty1.com (original souce)

Friday Night, Oct. 2 @ P21Fest: Filmathon Shorts & Friday Night FX!

Debating skipping our Friday night and waiting until the weekend to join us at P21Fest? If so, you might regret missing this…

The night begins with an awesome screening of the top Short Live-action Films submitted to our 2009 Philadelphia Filmathon, starting at 8:00pm at International House.

After the screening, join us for the best kick-off to October you’ve ever seen! Project Twenty1 and American Dream Machine present an unbelievable party celebrating the art of horror, the horror of art, and the beauty inherent in both, with our Friday Night FX party @ the Tiberino Museum starting at 9:30. Come in costume, or come as you are… just be there!

Friday, October 2, 2009
8:00 pm - FILMATHON SHORTS SHOWCASE (individual ticket) (discount passes) Ibrahim Theater International House 3701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA (map) The 2009 Philadelphia Filmathon Shorts Showcase contains the touching, the revolting, the hysterical, and the terrifying! Character-driven dramas and outlandish comedies mingle with ghosts, vampires and hit men in this screening, which is sure to have something to please everyone. It’s the best of the best Philadelphia Filmathon short film submissions from 2009! With a special bonus from the P21 producers themselves…
Leon & The Wolf	Dir. Andrew Kerekes 2008’s 21-Day Competition Winner, this film has been screened in nearly a dozen other festivals and venues across the country since its creation last year, so we thought it deserved one more with us. Leon wants out of the mafia. But freedom comes at a price.
Refuge	Dir. Wade Ballance To survive a sudden climate change, the poor are forced into underground refuges for survival. But their only true chance of survival is getting back out.
Boner Buddies	Dir. Sam Sero Two hipsters become best friends when they get boners over the same things.
Musically Inclined	PHILADELPHIA PREMIERE! Dir. Storenzo Domenech A man falls asleep on a NYC subway, listening to music and observing those around him. As he drifts off to sleep, each passenger sparks a different dream.
Young Love	Dir. Emily Carmichael A simple offer — Tell me one of yours and I’ll tell you one of mine — leads to a devastating disclosure.
Dan, In The Corner	U.S. PREMIERE! Dir. Matt Mahoney One day in a coffee house, a beautiful girl’s forgotten phone leads Dan on a path of self-discovery.
Cute Couple	PHILADELPHIA PREMIERE! Dir. Courtney Moorehead Balaker When Zach and Kendra realize they have been dethroned from the coveted position of “Cutest Couple”, they have to create a new identity in order to stand out from the pack.
Bleeder	WORLD PREMIERE! Dir. Wade Ballance A chance encounter will change Alex’s future and may give him a second chance to live the life he once knew.
Leon & The Wolf: The Parody	WORLD PREMIERE! Dir. Andrew Kerekes The Director of Leon & The Wolf returns with… a parody of his own film! This hilarious animation proves out 21-Day Winner has a sense of humor about himself.
The Ghost And Us	EAST COAST PREMIERE! Dir. Emily Carmichael Laura’s thrilled with her new boyfriend, not so thrilled that his house is haunted by the ghost of his dead wife.

Thursday, October 2, 2009

9:30 pm – 2:00am – FRIDAY NIGHT FX The Ellen Powell Tiberino Museum 3819 Hamilton St., Philadelphia, PA 19104 (map) $5 CASH at the door/FREE with V IP All-Access Pass An amazing theme party to promote and exhibit Makeup FX artists (and get some people made up!) Following the awesome Filmathon Shorts Showcase at International House, retreat with us at 9:30 to Friday Night FX, hosted at one of the coolest, funkiest venues in the area, The Ellen Powell Tiberino Museum! About a 10 minute walk from the I-House, The Tiberino Museum is truly one of the hidden jewels of a city that proves Philadelphia celebrates the arts in all their forms. And yes, there is even a bar, serving a selection of delicious beverages.You’ll want to bring your camera, not only for the amazing artwork but the… FX MAKEUP CONTEST! Come decked out in your most hideous wounds, burns, scars, scabs, humps, lumps, and general pustulous beauty and compete for the title Project Twenty1’s Best FX Artist of 2009…and some stuff in a giftbag. If you are a Special FX makeup artist, bring out some of your gear and GO NUTS – use us as your canvases! And take pictures for your portfolio! Note: Wearing FX makeup/costumes is optional. But don’t be offended when someone compliments you on your awesome monster makeup job and they’re talking about your natural face. OH, NO! Presented by American Dream Machine Graphic Design by Jim Cairns “Clawed” makeup by Chris Bowen Note: Party admission is free with your stylish VIP lanyard! All others, it’s only $5 CASH at the door! This is super-exclusive, so tickets cannot be sold individually in advance.

And the FX/makeup fun has only just begun! Saturday afternoon we offer TWO more workshops on film makeup and special effects. One for actors on the basics of looking good (especially in this world of HD closeups) hosted by skincare professional Nicole Hollenbeck, and one on special effects makeup, hosted by forensics expert C. L. Zastrow, and makeup artist Chris Bowen.

Saturday, October 3, 2009

11:00 am – 12:45pm – WORKSHOP SKINCARE FOR FILM with Nicole Hollenbeck (individual ticket) (discount passes) $5/FREE with VIP Pass Upstairs @ International House Philadelphia 3701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA (map) Learn tricks and tricks in makeup and general skincare to insure that you are ready for your closeup! Actors, models, and anyone that wants to look and feel like a film star should attend. As a bonus, each attendee will receive a free $10 Mary Kay Giftcard! Nicole Hollenbeck is a professional skin and makeup consultant that also rock climbs, so she knows how important to balance looking good with practicality. www.MaryKay.com/NicoleHollenbeck NOTE: This is an intimate workshop that is limited to 20 people. Purchase individual tickets in advance. Passholders, RSVP to info {at} projecttwenty1.com.

Saturday, October 3, 2009

1:00 pm – 2:45pm – WORKSHOP SPECIAL FX MAKEUP FOR FILM with C. L. Zastrow & Chris Bowen (individual ticket) (discount passes) $10/FREE with VIP Pass Upstairs @ International House Philadelphia 3701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA (map) A lot of people think blood fx are simply “red dye and corn syrup”. This workshop says otherwise. “Special FX Makeup for Film” focuses on forensic realism and special effects techniques in film. Forensics analyst C. L. Zastrow will talk about her experiences on film and television sets to help designers create realistic murder scenes after she has seen “the real thing” while Chris Bowen shows participants tips & tricks on how to make the most realistic FX possible with easy-to-obtain tools. An exclusive signing of C.L. Zastrow’s new book “Visions” to follow immediately after Workshop. This workshop is not for faint of heart. C. L. Zastrow is a native Michigander, holding Bachelor’s Degrees in both Instrumental Performance and TV/Film Production. After serving in the U.S. Navy, she became a Professional Firefighter/EMT/HAZMAT Technician. Ms. Zastrow has extensive experience in Forensic Science, K-9 Search and Rescue, and Evidence Detection. She studied Medicolegal Death Investigation at St. Louis University, and was awarded a Masters Degree in Forensic Toxicology from the University of Florida in 2005. She currently works for both State and Federal Government. Ms. Zastrow is a member of the American College of Forensic Examiners, as well as the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts. She also holds a First Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. She has appeared on Unsolved Mysteries, Crosstalk From Beyond, and other television programs. Ms. Zastrow is available as a consultant on forensic issues, emergency services, stage combat, screenwriting, and working K-9 issues for stage, screen, and other venues. To contact Ms. Zastrow, visit www.zastrowvisions.com or pick up her newest book, “Visions” on Amazon.com. Chris Bowen likes to describe himself as just a regular guy who has learned to do some obscure things really well.  Educated at the Prestigious School of Visual Arts, his work has been published in Fangoria Magazine, Rue Morgue Magazine and Entertainment Weekly. He was chosen to compete on the Canadian Reality TV show “Making it Big” and won an award for best make-up in a US haunted attraction for his work at “Erebus” in Pontiac, MI, the world’s largest haunted attraction according to Guinness. Best known for his work on Troma’s newest film masterpiece “Poultrygeist! Night of the Chicken Dead”.  When Chris is not whipping up severed heads or zombie chickens in his shop, he can be found spending time with his wife and 3 year old daughter in Chester County PA. www.CynicalBastardStudios.com

This is Some Scene: Michigan Filmmakers Take Philadelphia by Storm

Philadelphia, PA – September 25, 2009 – FAIRVIEW ST. has already picked up an award for “Best Feature Film” at the 2009 Muskegon Film Festival and now makes its way to Philadelphia for its East Coast Premiere in the Philadelphia Filmathon portion of P21Fest, a 4-day celebration of independent film and animation.

In addition to writing and directing, the Michigan filmmaker, Michael McCallum, plays the films ex-con leading man, James Winston, who comes home after four years in prison to find that his checkered past has followed him. Already in uncertain and tenuous territory with his young wife (Elizabeth G. Moore), his new life quickly unravels when he becomes the prime suspect in a new murder case. Hounded by detectives and losing the confidence of his family, James struggles to prove he is a changed man.

“There is a real depth and sympathy to the characters,” says Rudy Flesher, a local Philadelphia writer and film enthusiast. He is one of the multiple dedicated coordinators that helped organize the exclusive screening through Project Twenty1, a volunteer arts organization dedicated to inspiring, promoting, and exhibiting film in Philadelphia. “The elegant black and white cinematography and moving soundtrack has stunned many of our community test audiences and film industry judges.”

“I’m excited that Mr. McCallum and his team are considering shooting their next feature production in Philadelphia,” says Matt Conant, Project Twenty1 Artistic Director. “They are proof that if Pennsylvania upholds its Film Tax Credit, out-of-state independents and studios will flock to the area. And that’s not only good for film, but for the local economy.”
FAIRVIEW ST. will screen on Saturday, October 3 at 7:45 pm at the International House Philadelphia Theater for one night only. The director, as well as much of the cast and crew will in attendance. Seating is limited to the first 350 people, so advanced seating is suggested by visiting www.ProjectTwenty1.com.

Check out the trailer below for a preview! Individual tickets are available here, and All-Access passes are are also now on sale here to gain access to more independent films, animations, workshops, and parties from October 1-4.

Spotlight on: Boys of Summerville

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – September 22, 2009 – The film BOYS OF SUMMERVILLE will receive its Philadelphia Premiere this October as an Official Selection of the 4^th annual P21Fest, a celebration of independent film and animation.

BOYS OF SUMMERVILLE, directed by Brooks Benjamin, is a drama about Peter Davis (Casey Payne) who is on his way to his old stomping ground in Summerville to sell his late father’s estate. His plan is simple: Fix up the old house and get back to his life. However, when Peter arrives in town, he finds himself torn between his big city life and small town roots.

Although the film was shot in Tennessee on a modest production budget of approximately $55,000, the writing, cinematography, and acting is on-par with many larger Hollywood productions.

“The film is funny without being raunchy, dramatic without being cliché, and heartwarming without being cheesy,” says Project Twenty1 Executive Producer, Stephanie Yuhas.

A panel of 21 Volunteer Community Screeners from the Greater Philadelphia Area selected BOYS OF SUMMERVILLE from hundreds of entries in this year’s festival.

“I thought this would be a typical baseball movie,” said Brian Wooden, a Montgomery county Screener, “but it actually had a surprising amount of depth and humor. I am so excited that we have the opportunity to screen it in Philadelphia.”

BOYS OF SUMMERVILLE will screen on October 4^th 2009 at 1:30 pm at the International House Philadelphia Theater. Attendance is limited to the first 350 people, so advanced seating is suggested by visiting www.ProjectTwenty1.com.

Check out the trailer below for a preview! Individual tickets are available  here, and All-Access passes are are also now on sale here to gain access to more independent films, animations, workshops, and parties from October 1-4.

P21Fest: Meet Our Judges

Project Twenty1 invites you to meet our 2009 judges!

These talented individuals are professional writers, directors, producers, critics, and actors with many credits to their names, and will be selecting the Winning Films from the 21-Day Filmmaking Competition as well as the Best Feature and Best Short of the Philadelphia Filmathon, based on the overall quality of the films, entertainment value, creativity, and adherence to the Project Twenty1 guidelines. We would like to thank our judges for their time and support for helping make this festival possible!

Note: Many of this year’s judges will be present for the Sunday Awards Ceremony and Sunday’s Closing Night Party, as well as other events over the course of the festival, October 1st-4th, so be sure to introduce yourself!

Official Judge	Short Bio
James Rolfe	James Rolfe runs Cinemassacre Productions, based in the greater Philadelphia area. James is probably best-known as “The Angry Video Game Nerd,” which has become a cult phenomenon and has put him in the Top Ten Most Subscribed filmmakers of all-time on YouTube. James also reviews movies for Spike.com, blending thorough research with unconventional thoughts and creative editing in ways previously unseen in the world of film criticism. His other web franchises include “Board James,” where he unleashes his thoughts on board games of yesteryear, and “You Know What’s Bullshit?” where he adds his comically foul venting style to everyday aggravations.Websites: Cinemassacre Productions www.YouTube.com/JamesNintendoNerd
Tammy Tiehel-Stedman	Tammy Tiehel-Stedman is a Philadelphia native with a BA from Washington College in Chestertown, MD and a MFA from the American Film Institute in Los Angeles, CA. She has production managed over 100 hours of daytime programming and produced 8 hours of documentary programming for the Discovery Channel and TLC. Tammy’s films have won top honors at many prestigious film festivals around the world, and in 2000, her film “My Mother Dreams the Satan’s Disciples in New York,” won, among others, the Oscar for Best Short Film – Live Action. Tammy founded her own production company, Ridley Park Pictures, in 2003, and is currently developing the novel, “The Middle Place” as a feature film.
Jon Douglas Rainey	Jon, born in Camden, New Jersey, wrote & co-wrote multiple songs on Jennifer Dixon’s debut album, “JELLICO“, to be released in Fall of 2009. Also this year, JDR was cast in M. Night Shaymalan’s upcoming film, “The Last Airbender” which started shooting in April. In television, JDR hosted 80 episodes of “It Takes A Thief“, worked on shows like “Sex & The City” & “Rescue Me“, & has acted in many Indie films including “SCARFEET“, “Self Evident” & “C.O.S.H.” Jon wrote & starred in “FREE KAIRO” teaser. Website: http://www.myspace.com/jondouglasrainey
Robbie Bryan	Robbie Bryan founded GOOD TO BE SEEN FILMS in 1997 with partner Christie Botelho. In 1999, Bryan wrote, produced, and starred in “The Stand-In,” which won for Best Director and Best Actress (Kelly Ripa) at The New York International Film and Video Festival. In 2006, Bryan co-produced the feature film “Man From Earth,” which was nominated for a 2007 Saturn Award for Best Sci-Fi DVD release of the year. In 2008, Bryan co-wrote and directed the award-winning feature “iMurders,” being released this fall by Anchor Bay/Starz. Bryan has two projects on tap for GTBS Films in 2010, including his sophomore directing effort with the family-friendly “The Mighty Misfit Kids,” from his World Fest Houston Silver Remi-Winning screenplay, as well as the sequel to iMurders, for which Tony Todd and Brooke Lewis will reprise their roles.Website: Good To Be Seen Films
Russ Lichterman	Russ Lichterman, a Philadelphia-area native started his filmmaking career at Temple University earning a degree in a Film and Media Arts.  As co-owner of Super-Nerve Entertainment he served as Producer and Production Manager on the feature film “Victim’s Song” which has received multiple Best Feature Film awards.  Russ is an active member of the Philadelphia film and television community, and has spent more than ten years working in Philadelphia broadcast television.  Russ has 2 feature films, a feature length documentary and several shorts under his belt and has no plans of stopping anytime soon.  In addition, Russ has a passion for bringing filmmaking and broadcast media to young people and is an adjunct instructor of film and television at Wilmington University. Website: http://www.victimssong.com
Jeffrey Erb	Jeffrey D. Erb is CEO of Feverpitch Pictures and Co-President of Framelight Productions. He has produced and executive produced six films in the past 36 months including “Just Add Water,” (Danny DeVito, Jonah Hill) “Tooth and Nail” and “Superheroes” (Produced by Greg O’Connor and Ira Deutchman) which took a juried award at the 2008 Venice Film Festival. He currently has several films prepping for production including “Deadworld” which is being written by David Hayter (X-Men, X2, Watchmen) and produced with Bill Mechanic (Coraline, Dark Water). Mr. Erb is also a principal in Norristown Studios, a 300,000 sq ft film studio and sound stage facility currently being built in Pennsylvania. Prior to founding Feverpitch, Jeff served as President of Kindred Media Group, overseeing operations and distribution of a number of films, including “Game 6” starring Michael Keaton and Robert Downey, Jr. and “Jailbait” starring Michael Pitt. Website: Feverpitch Pictures

P21Fest Schedule & Tickets/VIP Passes Now Online!

For those who haven’t checked it out yet, we figured we’d make it official: The P21Fest is up and running! We’re still solidifying some parties and workshops, but below is the bare MINIMUM that will be going on at this year’s P21Fest, October 1st-4th. All events will be taking place in University City, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Those of you coming in from out of town, be sure to take advantage of our Sheraton hotel discount of only $119/night!

Check it out, and get your VIP passes before they’re gone to make sure you have access to all the parties and are eligible for all the prizes all weekend!

See you all October 1st!

The Fourth Annual P21Fest October 1st-4th, 2009

Join us for P21Fest as we present over 50 dramatic, heartwarming, terrifying, and hilarious indie films to the world, including 30 World Premieres and a number of Philadelphia premieres! All screenings, and the Awards Ceremony, will be held at the 350 seat Ibrahim Theater at the International House, located in the heart of Philadelphia. Many of our Parties and Events are for Passholders-only, so make sure you pick up a discounted All-Access Pass. International House (map) 3701 Chestnut St. (37th & Chestnut) Philadelphia, PA 19104 www.ihousephilly.org Note: We do not censor any content. Screenings may contain violence, nudity, adult language/situations, and/or drug use. Color Key: PHILADELPHIA FILMATHON SCREENINGS 21-DAY COMPETITION SCREENINGS: RED, BLUE, GREEN WORKSHOPS/EVENTS/PARTIES

Thursday, October 1, 2009	VENUE
7:00 pm - REGISTRATION/INFORMATION	Ibrahim Theater International House 3701 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
7:30 pm - OPENING NIGHT SCREENING: YOU MIGHT AS WELL LIVE Philadelphia Premiere! (individual ticket) (discount passes) A must-see comedy! Robert Mutt is NOT a douchebag…you’re a douchebag. (More Info…)	Ibrahim Theater International House 3701 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
9:30pm – OPENING NIGHT PARTY @ DISTRITO (Included with All-Access Pass) After the film, come party with Project Twenty1 at Distrito! And for VIP passholders, FREE raffle tickets to win a Glidecam HD-2000! (More info…)	The Cantina at Distrito 3945 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104

Friday, October 2, 2009	VENUE
12:00 – 2:00pm – WORKSHOP Getting Grants: Strategies, Writing Tips & Sources (individual ticket) (discount passes) Speaker: PIFVA’s Caroline Savage (More info…)	Conference Room 1 International House 3701 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
12:00 – 2:00 pm – WORKSHOP: Marketing Through Social Media (individual ticket) (discount passes) Speaker: Laura Gesin (More info…)	Conference Room 2 International House 3701 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
2:15 - 4:15 pm – WORKSHOP Hidden Treasure: Canon 5D Mark II Camera (individual ticket) (discount passes) Speaker: PIFVA’s Rich Hoffmann (More info…)	Conference Room 1 International House 3701 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
2:15 - 4:15 pm – WORKSHOP Pitch Yourself! (individual ticket) (discount passes) Speaker: Stephanie Yuhas (More info…)	Conference Room 2 International House 3701 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
4:30pm – 6:30 pm – SPEED NETWORKING (individual ticket) (discount passes) Like speed dating…but more productive. (More info…)	Grand Ballroom Sheraton Philadelphia University City 3549 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – DINNER BREAK
8:00 pm - FILMATHON SHORTS SHOWCASE (individual ticket) (discount passes) The Top 10 live-action shorts submitted to the Philadelphia Filmathon! (More info…)	Ibrahim Theater International House 3701 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
9:30pm – FRIDAY NIGHT PARTY @ The Tiberino Museum (Included with All-Access Pass) After the films, come party with Project Twenty1 at The Ellen Powell Tiberino Museum! Just $5 at the door/FREE for passholders. (More info…)	Ellen Powell Tiberino Museum 3819 Hamilton St. Philadelphia, PA 19104

Saturday, October 3, 2009	Venue
11:00 pm – 12:45 pm – WORKSHOP: SKINCARE FOR FILM (individual ticket) (discount passes) Speaker: Nicole Hollenbeck (More info…)	Conference Room 1 International House 3701 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
1:00 pm – 2:45 pm – SCREENING: FILMATHON ANIMATION SHOWCASE (individual ticket) (discount passes) From singing watermelons to naked swimming, this showcase proves that animation is not just for kids. (More info…)	Ibrahim Theater International House 3701 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
1:00 pm – 2:45 pm – WORKSHOP: SPECIAL FX MAKEUP FOR FILM (individual ticket) (discount passes) Speakers: C. L. Zastrow & Ruby Muro (More info…)	Conference Room 1 International House 3701 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
3:00 – 4:30 pm – 21-DAY COMPETITION FILMS: RED SCREENING All World Premieres! (individual ticket) (discount passes) 10 awesome shorts from all over the world, created in 21 Days this August! (More info…)	Ibrahim Theater International House 3701 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
5:00 – 6:30 pm – 21-DAY COMPETITION FILMS: BLUE SCREENING All World Premieres! (individual ticket) (discount passes) 10 awesome shorts from all over the world, created in 21 Days this August! (More info…)	Ibrahim Theater International House 3701 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – DINNER BREAK
7:45 pm - SCREENING: FAIRVIEW ST. Philadelphia Premiere! (individual ticket) (discount passes) After serving four years in prison for armed robbery, James Winton is coming home… (More info…)	Ibrahim Theater International House 3701 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
9:30 pm – 2:00 am – SATURDAY NIGHT PARTY: SHORTS & SHOTS (Free, Open to the Public, Exclusive Raffle bonuses with All-Access Pass) Bring your trailers, music videos, and shorts for a Grab-Bag style open screen filled with food, drinks & fun. Didn’t get to be an Official Selection this year? Have a drink on us. (More info)	Marbar @ Marathon Grill 200 S. 40th St Philadelphia, PA 19104

Sunday, October 4, 2009	VENUE
11:30 am – 1:15 pm – WORKSHOP CASTING FOR ACTORS & DIRECTORS (individual ticket) (discount passes) Speaker: Dawn Harvey (More info…)	Conference Room 1 International House 3701 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
1:30 pm – SCREENING: BOYS OF SUMMERVILLE Philadelphia Premiere! (individual ticket) (discount passes) When Peter Davis arrives back at his hometown of Summerville to sell his father’s estate, he finds himself… (More info…)	Ibrahim Theater International House 3701 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
1:30 pm – 3:15 pm – WORKSHOP: THE BUSINESS OF FILM (individual ticket) (discount passes) Speaker: Marc Cimino (More info…)	Conference Room 1 International House 3701 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
3:30 pm – 21-DAY COMPETITION FILMS: GREEN SCREENING All World Premieres! (individual ticket) (discount passes) 10 awesome shorts, all created in 21 Days this August! (More info…)	Ibrahim Theater International House 3701 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
5:30 pm - CLOSING NIGHT SCREENING: THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE APPLE AND THE TREE Philadelphia Premiere! (individual ticket) (discount passes) A story of family and the distances that separate us... (More info…)	Ibrahim Theater International House 3701 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm DINNER BREAK
8:30 pm – AWARDS CEREMONY (Free and Open to the Public) Hosted by Project Twenty1 Judges and Producers Categories include: 21-Competition: Best Film, Best Director, Best Writing, Best Acting, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Soundtrack, Best Effects, Best Use of Element, Best Marketing, and Audience Award Philadelphia Filmathon: Best Feature, Best Short, Runner-Up, Honorable Mention	Ibrahim Theater International House 3701 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104
9:30 pm – CLOSING NIGHT PARTY (Included with All-Access Pass) TBA – COMING SOON!	TBA – COMING SOON

Win prizes just for wearing cool clothes!

If we spot you at an event wearing Project Twenty1 Gear, at this year’s P21Fest Events, you can win free prizes, raffle tickets, coupons, and most importantly, hugs & kisses*.

And since we are using Zazzle, you can use any current active Zazzle Coupons on your purchase!

*We are not responsible for lost or misdirected hugs and kisses. Side-effects of hugs & kisses may include nausea, vomiting, headaches, heartburn, hair loss, diarrhea, dry mouth, water retention, hallucination, dementia, psychosis, coma, death, halitosis, sleep loss, internal bleeding, internal combustion, claustrophobia, acne, migraines, eye boogers, and of course, urgent cravings for chocolate. Hugs & kisses are void where prohibited by law.

Project Twenty1 Newsletter – July 24th, 2009

PROJECT TWENTY1 – NOT JUST A FILM FESTIVAL

NEWSLETTER – July 24th, 2009

Dear friends and community of Project Twenty1,

We are so thrilled to have you all on board as we gear up for 2009’s big events and we have some BIG news for the procrastinators amongst you:

21-DAY COMPETITION ENTRIES REOPENED FOR 7 DAYS ONLY!

We’ve heard it all month, from filmmakers all over: “Is it too late to sign up? I just heard about it! How do I sign up as a Team?” So, due to overwhelming demand (and because we’re just so damn nice), we’re going to REOPEN the 2009 21-Day Filmmaking Competition for new Teams from July 24th-July 31st. Take advantage of it now or forever hold your peace!

For those of you who have signed up already, don’t worry, there’s reward for your punctuality. The Early Deadline was $100 back in March, the Late Deadline was $150… if you decide to join us now, we have to make it $175. It’s only fair to the Teams that were first on board! But we still want to give everybody a fair chance to participate, because trust us, and ask any of our prior years’ Participants… it’s the best $175 you’ll ever spend on a film. If you don’t believe us, check out the Prizes page, featuring over $1000 in software from Sony Creative Software and Pegasys, and the MASSIVE amount of marketing and free film festival submissions you will receive once your complete your project!

You will be showcasing your filmmaking skills up against competitors from all over the U.S. as well as the UK and Greece! Among them, last year’s winners for Best Film, Best Cinematography, Best Writing, Best Soundtrack, and Best Acting.

We promise nothing short of a great time, and at its best, perhaps an actual life-changing experience.

LAUNCH EVENT – AUGUST 1ST

It’s nearly here! After months of waiting, The 21-Day Filmmaking Competition 2009 is finally about to begin. The Teams are on the starting line, they’re just waiting for the gun to go off!

If you’re local, don’t miss the:

Project Twenty1 Launch Event & Networking Party
Saturday, August 1st, 2 pm – 6 pm
North Bowl Lounge & Lanes
909 N. 2nd St (map)
Philadelphia, PA 19123     USA
FREE, all ages welcomed!  RSVP on Evite RSVP on Facebook

$3 Pabst Blue Ribbon
$1 of every PBR purchase goes back to Project Twenty1!

Come one, come all! Many attendees will be making a film in the three weeks that follow, so meet enough people, and you’re bound to end up working on at least one film this August, doing anything from acting to composing music to PA work. The Launch Event will conclude with the announcing of the 2009 Rules, followed by the reveal of this year’s “Secret Element” that all the 21-Day films must include. All the filmmakers will then set off to make their films, and they’ll be due back at North Bowl on August 22nd by 6:00pm.

21+ can enjoy CHEAP drink specials. Win hundreds of dollars in door prizes from Dymo! Want to know what to expect? Check out clips from last year’s Launch Event!

Not local? We’ve got you covered! Nicole Greene, our PR Coordinator (aka Susie Filmmaker on Facebook), and Ian Rose, our awesome video intern, will be helping us simulcast much of the event on ProjectTwenty1.com so that all Teams will be able to hear the reveal of the Secret Element simultaneously! We’ll also e-mail the Element to participating Teams as soon as we announce it, just in case not everybody is online at that exact second.

We would like to thank our sponsor Crystalline Studios for setting up the event simulcast. Not a Team but want to join one? Get on the forum and support our Teams from all over the world.

Special thanks to event sponsor North Bowl for hosting!

JULY 31ST – LAST CHANCE DEADLINE FOR PHILADELPHIA FILMATHON SUBMISSIONS

Entries have been flowing in for this year’s Philadelphia Filmathon, where our official Call for Entries has passed, BUT there’s always a last chance to get your film into the coolest festival in town. ONE SUBMISSION GOES A LONG WAY! Submit ANY project, short film, feature, animation, live-action, music video, whatever, to the 2009 Filmathon, and your film enters our library. This means when our Festival Partners come to us for content, we can send them your film, saving you time & money and possibly qualifying you for tons of awards and prizes indefinitely. In a nutshell, we will keep finding every possible angle to screen your film until you tell us to stop! Just consider us your non-exclusive agents.

The deadline for The Philadelphia Filmathon Call for Entries is as follows:

July 31st: Last Chance Deadline: $75/$60 Filmathon

CLICK HERE to Print & Complete our short entry form

or

Remember, we love to promote you! But we can’t do that unless we have some of your work. So if you have something to show, send it to us! What are you waiting for?

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?

The best way to get involved, for people in the Philadelphia region, is by coming out to our Launch Event August 1st and seeing what we’re all about!

But, for those of you outside our region:

Check out our Forum if you are a writer, actor, musician, or other artist looking to get involved in films, and hook up with our filmmakers who will be making films in August.

Apply to join our Internship Program. If you have Arts & Production, Marketing, Web or Administrative skills, we are now offering credits and accepting applications for the Fall 2009 semester. Check with your school! Not a student but interested? Contact us anyway! We work with professionals on all levels.

Contact us! We have a rapidly growing fan base, and as we branch out with new events, new venues, new Festival Partners, and new sponsors for 2009, we are open to collaboration with all types of creative and business organizations that can help us support our filmmakers and enhance our artistic community.

Donations keep our cameras rolling! We are an all-volunteer organization that functions on the support of our community. Please consider making a donation to ensure we can continue to hold screenings, networking events, seminars, and festivals for the foreseeable future.

STAY IN THE LOOP

Follow Project Twenty1 more easily than ever in 2009:

Befriend or follow us on: Facebook MySpace Twitter YouTube

NewsTwenty1 on Facebook’s NetworkedBlogs app. News Twenty1 will allow you to feed our breaking news updates to your Twitter Home page, rather than having to always check our site.

Befriend Susie Filmmaker on Facebook. Susie is more than happy to answer all your questions about Project Twenty1 in 2009.

Your friends, as always,

Stephanie Yuhas, Executive Producer
Matt Conant, Director
Project Twenty1
Not Just A Film Festival
www.ProjectTwenty1.com

Project Twenty1 Newsletter – June 28th, 2009

PROJECT TWENTY1 – NOT JUST A FILM FESTIVAL

NEWSLETTER – June 28th, 2009

Dear friends of Project Twenty1,

JUNE 30TH – LATE DEADLINE FOR 21-DAY COMPETITION SIGNUPS & PHILADELPHIA FILMATHON SUBMISSIONS

Team Signups to the 21-Day Filmmaking Competition are almost over! Procrastinators be warned, these are your final days for the Late Deadline, which is upon us on June 30th. Filmmaking this year takes place between August 1st and August 22nd. We won’t bore you guys with all the details here again, but if you want to make a film, get GUARANTEED theatrical screenings, (NEW!) prizes, and tons of free promotion for your beautiful new short, sign up before it’s too late!

Just this year, we’ve submitted 21-Day Films to nearly 2 dozen festivals nationwide, and our films have been selected to screen all around Philadelphia and as far as Sitka, Alaska (Alaska Film Festival) and Phoenix, Arizona (No Festival Required) through our Festival Partners.

The Late Deadline is the same for the Philadelphia Filmathon, where ONE SUBMISSION GOES A LONG WAY! Submit ANY project, short film, feature, animation, live-action, music video, whatever, to the 2009 Filmathon, and your film enters our library. This means when our Festival Partners come to us for content, we can send them to your film, saving you time & money and possibly qualifying you for tons of awards and prizes indefinitely! In a nutshell, we will keep finding every possible angle to screen your film until you tell us to stop! Just consider us your non-exclusive agents.

The deadlines for The Philadelphia Filmathon Call for Entries & 21-Day Team Signups are as follows:

June 30: Late Deadline: $150 Competiton/$50 Filmathon

Remember, we are here to promote you! But we can’t do that unless we have your work. So if you have something to show, send it to us! And if you don’t, create it and get it screened!

FESTIVAL WRAPUP

Project Twenty1 has had a busy couple of weeks! It all started on June 18th, where we hosted a booth at the Urban Suburban Film Festival, a new Partner Festival that took place on the perimeter of town (hence the name). Last Saturday’s Cupcake Bandit Film Festival has been postponed until July, thanks to Philadelphia’s never-ending supply of rain. Stay tuned to Cupcake Bandit’s website for all the details and schedule updates.

This week, we’ve been at the Philadelphia Film Market, who have been awesomely screening some 21-Day Films from 2008 between official “Film Market” slots. So if any of you get seemingly random calls from buyers, you know who to thank. So far, the Film Market has hosted wonderful panels on everything from digital distribution to Steadicam operation to what’s it like producing films in Philly.

Thursday kicked off the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival, also operating in Northern Liberties section of Philly, and which is screening nearly 200 films this weekend. come on out, get some food, and check out our Launch Event venue, North Bowl, which is one of the screening venues for PIFF.

Though we’ve barely had a chance to sleep, we’re definitely excited to see all the film activity in the region!

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?

Contact us! We have a rapidly growing fan base, and as we branch out with new events, new venues, new Festival Partners, and new sponsors for 2009, we are open to collaboration with all types of creative and business organizations that can help us support our filmmakers and enhance our artistic community.

Also, please remember, Project Twenty1 is an all-volunteer organization. Please consider making a donation to make sure we can continue to provide the same level of awesome screenings, networking events, seminars, and festivals in the future!

STAY IN THE LOOP

Follow Project Twenty1 more easily than ever in 2009:

Befriend or follow us on: Facebook MySpace Twitter

Project Twenty1 on Facebook’s NetworkedBlogs app. News Twenty1 is currently the largest blog community in the Philadelphia network. Help us keep it that way: spread the word!

Befriend the Project Twenty1 Girls (Susie Filmmaker on Facebook). Susie is more than happy to answer all your questions about Project Twenty1 in 2009.

Project Twenty1 on YouTube, featuring our Channel Twenty1, with all 47 21-Day Films in our current library.

Your friends, as always,

Stephanie Yuhas, Executive Producer

Matt Conant, Director
Project Twenty1

Not Just A Film Festival

www.ProjectTwenty1.com