The Little Hollywood Shoot Out is excited to announce that Warren Workman will be joining us for this years Little Hollywood Shoot Out. Not only will he be one of our guest judges, but he will also be presenting as part of our Little Hollywood Education Series. Join us in welcoming Warren to the Little Hollywood Shoot Out and gain some valuable insights from Utah’s film making insider. Warren Workman knows film making in Utah. Workman is the marketing director at Arrowstorm Entertainment, creator of “Utah’s Oscars” the Filmed in Utah Awards (March 29th at The Grand Theater), a film instructor at Salt Lake Community College and segment producer of the KJZZ Movie Show. Over the past 4 years Workman has been visiting film sets, interviewing film makers, promoting films in Utah through his show Film Buzz. Some of the local filmmakers he has interviewed over the years including T.C. Christensen (Ephraims Resuce, 17 Miracles) Ryan Little (Saints and Soldiers) and Garrett Batty (The Saratov Approach). He has also interviewed famous celebrities such as William H Macy (Fargo, Wild Hogs) Sean Astin (Rudy, Goonies) Kevin Sorbo (Hercules, Andromeda) and Danny Trejo (Machete, Spy Kids) just to name a few. You can catch up on the most current news about Utah’s film industry by visiting the website FilmBuzz.TV To see Warren at this years Little Hollywood Shoot Out, become a registered competitor or by purchasing the all access Little Hollywood Education Series Pass. And we’ll see you in Kanab. ...
The Little Hollywood Shoot Out has been an exiting event for the past four years and this year we are growing. To up the ante, we have invited several industry veterans to come share their wealth of film making knowledge. Through lectures and workshops, you will gain valuable tips, tricks and insights. Introducing the Little Hollywood Film Education Series! And to kick off this years education series we are excited to announce Robert Trim will be joining us for this years event and will provide a wealth of knowledge in two presentations, the first of which will be focused on Scene Blocking and the second will cover The Six Mistakes of Beginners. Robert Trim is an Assoc. Professor at Utah Valley University, specializing in Digital Media focuses of Cinematography, Production and Digital Asset Management. Robert has been in every aspect of the media industry including; regional and national commercial production, independent and studio film production, NEWS investigative series producer, education and corporate media productions. Over the decades, he has won 11 Emmys and several regional and national awards. Robert just released the first book of its kind, focusing on the on-set position of Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) to support the teaching of digital asset management course. This core course to all things digital, isn’t offered anywhere at the university level until now. Robert also sets on the board for the Motion Picture Association of Utah, co-ordinating internships and educational opportunities for budding filmmakers. Please join us for this years event. You don’t have to be registered to complete in the 52 hour gorilla film making competition to join in...
This years winner of the Utah Film Commissions Spot on contest has been announced. It has is a beautiful day dreamy look and taps into a vital moment for most film makers. As children we see even the smallest things as grand, placing ourselves inside wonderful stories. We let the eye of the imagination run wild and find ourselves as more than we are. And there is this moment in life when your realize that your epic imagination can be shared by all. The moment when your realize the magic of movies and you are one and the same and the imaginative storyteller in you starts to become a reality. As I watched the short, it triggered memories of my own youth and inspired my continued drive to tell epic stories. Well done and thank you to the team that produced this spot! “STAY MOVED” Produced by: Camille Hansen Trent – Directed by: Stephen Aldridge – Co-Written by: Chase Hilton – Edited by: Alex Bennett – Actor: Jamie Bennett Do you think you have the chops to do something like this? We’d like to invite you to prove it. This March, the Little Hollywood Shoot Out will provide film makers, from novice to pro, a chance to compete in a 52 hour guerrilla style film making competition to see how quickly you can put together their film, and providing a venue for the passionate storyteller. Join us for a week of film making, networking and training this March 10th – 15th. Surrounded by Utah’s most epic scenery the storytelling possibilities are endless. It is an event you wont want to miss....
We are excited to announce that ProAm USA has come on board as a sponsor of this years event. ProAm USA produces quality film making equipment for the independent film maker. The company was founded to find solutions to the issues related to cranes, sliders and other mounting equipment that often caused frustration and challenges for film makers. And since their founding in 2003 ProAm USA has had many breakthroughs in camera mounting and continues to innovate using state of the art prototyping techniques to ensure you get the best product on the market. ProAm USA also takes pride in the development of aspiring film makers, participating in events like the Little Hollywood Shootout, which gives aspiring visual storytellers along with seasoned professionals, an opportunity to flex their skills, and grow confident in their abilities. All of our products are designed, engineered, and assembled in the United States. We take pride in both our innovation and our craftsmanship. Having the right equipment is key to a professional looking final product. You’ve put a lot into getting the right camera, now get the right tools to help you get the right shot. ProAm USA has the tools you need and we invite you to visit their online store. Creativity awaits. The Little Hollywood Shootout is pleased to welcome ProAm USA to the lineup of sponsors for the upcoming 2014...
Sponsors for the 2014 Little Hollywood Shootout are firming up and We’d like to announce that Digital Theory Productions has come on board. Digital Theory creates music for use in your film and has amazing licensing agreements. As we’ve come in contact with Digital Theory, we’ve been blown away by the quality of his music and how affordable and flexible his content is. In addition to the current library of music available on http://nicholas-patrick.com/you can also commission a custom score for you project. We are a team of composers/Musicians/Producers; masters of all musical genres. We consistently create commercial and popular music with an undeniably polished professional sound. We have an unmatched ability to compose a musical work that sets the tone in film, television, or advertisements. Also, our material is formatted so that artists or voice over actors can easily be mixed in. Digital Theory Productions has been published several times over and has numerous domestic and international placements. We compose, perform, track, mix, and master. -Nicholas Patrick Nicholas Patrick at Digital Theory has generously agreed to become a sponsor of the Little Hollywood Shootout, and the top winners will receive a license to download any score from their library for free. This is an exciting opportunity to get access to music that will enhance your film project. Music and clean audio are vital to a professionally produced project and adds power, and engagement to your films. We encourage you to check out the Digital Theory music library. You now have the composer you need, at the click of a button. Use the music library or commission a custom score....
We are pleased to announce dates for the upcoming 2014 Little Hollywood Shoot Out. This years event will kick off Wednesday March 12th at 8am and conclude 52 hours later at High Noon. But that’s not all. This year we are expanding the competition to include a filmmakers retreat. In addition to our competition we are adding workshops, speakers and film screenings to the mix. The retreat portion of the event starts Monday March 10th and will include workshops on Monday and Tuesday that cover the basics of filmmaking for the youngest and newsest who would like to learn what it takes to compete. These opening workshops are open to all, and are focused specifically on Junior High and High school aged students and novice hobbiests who want to have an edge in this years competition. Topics include, principals of photography, audio, editing, and output. Emphasis will be placed on DSLR or Smartphone film making and how to make the best film with what you have. Members of the community who would like to learn how they can include film as a part of their business are also encouraged to attend. The retreat continues Wednesday evening, after the teams have submitted their films with a film screening and panel discussion (Film TBA). Thursday and Friday will be full of workshops and lectures mingled with networking opportunities. More about the events and the speakers will be announced over the coming weeks. The Award Ceremony will be the crowning event of the week. Starting around 7pm, Teams will sit in anticipation as winners are announced. The films judges will be working...
