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FESTIVAL GUIDE OCTOBER 2-6, 2019 SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
WELCOME TO PRIZE FEST! LET THIS PROGRAM BE YOUR GUIDE
This program is packed with info on events, including a map, dates, times, and locations of all Prize Fest experiences. Check out artist bios and appreciate our generous sponsors who made this festival a reality.
GET TO KNOW ALL OF THE PRIZE! FILM PRIZE: Watch 20 short films made by filmmakers from northwest Louisiana and across the country. All of the shorts were filmed in and around Shreveport. Vote for the best $50,000 grand prize winner! FOOD PRIZE: Five local chefs and seven celebrity chefs tickle your taste buds with tastings, demos, and mixers. The local chefs compete in the Battle for the Golden Fork on Friday evening where one chef wins $5,000! MUSIC PRIZE: Five local bands will play the Discovery Showcase Thursday night. One band will win $2,500 cash! Saturday will feature a second line and concert featuring Seratones and New Breed Brass Band. FASHION PRIZE: Three local fashion designers were selected in May after the Fashion Project competition to show off their work featuring local models Friday night following the Battle for the Golden Fork cookoff.
HOW TO PRIZE SEE ALL 20 FILMS AND VOTE The 20 films are shown in two different groups called Teal Slate and Orange Slate. Decide which slate to see first, find a screening time, and get in line. Once you have seen a slate, get your pass punched by ushers as you exit the theater. After you have seen both slates, take your punched pass to the voting booth to cast your ballot!
CHEER LOCAL CHEFS COOKING LIVE You helped pick the five local chefs through the Society of the Golden Fork Dinner Series and the public voting at the Semifinals. Now the final five will give it their all at the Battle for the Golden Fork - a live competition where chefs are given secret ingredients and must make a dish from scratch in just 40 minutes to curry the judges’ favor.
HELP LOCAL BANDS WIN CASH On Thursday night, you can help local bands walk away with even more cash in their pockets. When you arrive at the Discovery Showcase, be sure to get a Token. Each Music Prize Token is worth $5 to bands. Drop that Token in the “Bread Jar” of the band you want to give to, and the band with the most Tokens win all of the Tokens in cash!
SAY YOU WERE AT THE RUNWAY See and be seen at the first ever Fashion Prize on Friday night following the Battle for the Golden Fork. Dress the part and cheer on the local designers and watch as local models strut their stuff on the runway as national celebrity judges make their determination for the winner.
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Make the Most of the Festival
There are many ways to enjoy the many offerings of Prize Fest. In order to get the most out of your time with us, please use the table of contents below to locate the schedule of events and their descriptions to plan out your experience!
Table of Contents 6. Festival Map and Venue Addresses 8. Overview Schedule of Events 14. Food Prize Events, Chefs, and Information 18. Music Prize Events, Bands, and Information 22. Meet the Fashion Prize Finalists 28. How to Vote in Film Prize and Sample Ballot 30. Descriptions of the 20 Film Prize Films 35. Film Screening Locations and Times 36. Nominees for Best Actress and Actor 40. Sponsor Ads (These guys made it possible!) 50. Sponsor Logo Spread (Superbad!) 55. Prize Yearbook Autographs Page
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A. VIP Lounge at artspace (708 Texas St) B. Prize Emporium: Tickets & Voting (700 Texas St) C. Prize Fest Big Top (Texas St) D. Prize Parklet & Food Trucks (Louisiana Ave) E. Robinson Film CenterTexas (617Street Texas) F. Nouveau Theater (616 Texas St) G. Crystal Stairs (601 Texas St) Locations with a purple dot have a H. Central Artstation (801 Crockett St) Film Prize Voting I. Scottish Rite Temple (725 Cotton St) Station.
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1. Remington Suite Hotel & Spa (220 Travis St) 2. Prize Garage (211 Market St) Milam Street
Schedule of Prize Fest Events Wednesday, October 2 Food: Come and Get It! Food & Wine Experience
Remington Suite Hotel (6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.) Come and Get It Ticket, Pro Pass, or VIP Platinum Required Join us for an evening of food, wine, and spirits prepared and presented by seven Celebrity Chefs, local mixologists, and sommeliers. Also, cheer on the Golden Fork Chefs as they team up with the Celebrity Chefs to make “One Pot” of something amazing for our Come and Get It crowd!
Thursday, October 3 Food: Demonstration Lunch with Chef Barclay Dodge, Chef Karen Carrier, and Chef Matthew Gill Remington Suite Hotel (11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) Demo Lunch Ticket, Pro Pass, or VIP Platinum Pass Required
Barclay Dodge of Bosq (Aspen, CO), Karen Carrier of The Beauty Shop (Memphis, TN) and Matthew Gill of Muscadine Supper Club (Lafayette, LA) share their favorite dishes from their travels. Thursday Schedule Continues on Next Page 8
Thursday, October 3 (continued) Food: Mixed at the Prize
Remington Suite Hotel (5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.) Mixed Ticket, Pro Pass, or VIP Platinum Pass Required Learn the secrets of mixology paired with delectable treats prepared by Celebrity Chefs with a live DJ on the ones and twos.
Film: Screenings
Robinson Film Center, Artstation, and Nouveau (Begin 3:00 p.m.) Film, Combo, Pro, VIP Gold, or VIP Platinum Pass Be the first to see the Top 20 films competing for the $50,000 cash prize. The 20 films are broken up into two slates of 10 films each. You must see all 20 films to vote!
Music: Discovery Showcase and Prize Opening Party Prize Garage, 211 Market Street (6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.) Music, Film/Music Combo, Pro, VIP Gold, or VIP Platinum Pass
Five bands play in downtown Shreveport. Join the filmmakers, judges, and VIPs in kicking off the 2019 Prize Fest. Drop a Token in the “Bread Jar” of artists - the musician with the most Tokens takes all the Token cash! Judges select the grand prize winner.
Friday, October 4 Film: Screenings
All Screening Venues (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.) Film, Combo, Pro, VIP Gold, or VIP Platinum Pass Watch the Top 20 films competing for the $50,000 cash prize. You must see all 20 films to vote!
Top 20 Filmmakers on the Red Carpet [FREE] Festival Central (5:00 p.m.) The Top 20 filmmakers walk the red carpet.
Food: Battle for the Golden Fork [FREE]
Prize Big Top at Festival Central (7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) Watch five local chefs battle it out in the outdoor kitchen as they race the clock to create a culinary concoction from a mystery basket of ingredients. The winner, picked by the Chef Judges, will win a cash prize and the coveted Golden Fork!
Fashion: Finalist Showdown
Prize Garage, 211 Market Street (8:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.) Fashion Pass After the Battle, walk to the Prize Garage to see local fashion designers showcase their latest designs featuring local models and live DJ tunes. The finalists were selected at Fashion Project in May and now judges will select the grand prize winner!
Saturday, October 5 Film Prize: Screenings
All Screening Venues (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.) Film, Combo, Pro, VIP Gold, or VIP Platinum Pass Watch the Top 20 films competing for the $50,000 cash prize. The 20 films are broken up into two slates of 10 films each. You must see all 20 films to vote!
Film Prize U: Industry Panel Discussions [FREE] Robinson Film Center, Upstairs (9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.)
Industry producers and heavy hitters talk film with the public at this free Prize Fest event. Filmmakers and film lovers alike are invited to listen and engage with panelists and judges during these film-focused panel discussions.
Second Annual Gospel Brunch
Prize Garage (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) Gospel Brunch Ticket, Pro Pass, or VIP Platinum Pass Required Regina Charboneau (aka The Biscuit Queen), is back with her world-famous biscuits and more. Reverend Blade and the Hallelujah Trainz will fill the halls with harmonious revelations. Saturday Schedule Continues on Next Page 11
Saturday, October 5 (continued) Filmmaker Interviews [FREE]
Festival Central Tent (1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.) See and hear the filmmakers talk about their project’s inspiration, creation, and stories from their Film Prize sets!
Music: Second Line and Seratones Album Release Celebration with New Breed Brass Band [All Ages] Red River Revel Mainstage, Festival Plaza (6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.) All Passes Accepted
Seratones are returning to Shreveport to celebrate the release of their second record, Power, at this year’s Red River Revel! They will join forces with New Orleans-based New Breed Brass Band to lead a Second Line through Festival Plaza! Meet at Riverview Hall at 6:30pm. Wear festive apparel and come prepared to dance and sing your way through the Plaza.
Big Exhale Prize Fest Toast [FREE]
In Front of Robinson Film Center, 617 Texas Street (10:00 p.m.) All Pass Types Come celebrate the biggest, baddest barbaric YAWP as we bring home the final night of Prize Fest festivities. I am the Prize. You are the Prize. We are the Prize. VIVA LA PRIZE FEST!
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12 CHEFS. 4 DAYS. 5 CULINARY ADVENTURES.
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Food Prize Year 5! This year, Food Prize reaches for culinary awesomeness and joins its rightful place at the table of Prize events by bringing four incredible days of local and celebrity chefs cooking for your culinary pleasure. It’s a non-stop festival of food and drink like none other in the entire region.
Who can attend Food Prize? Each Food Prize event is ticketed separately, but there are two events open to the general public. However, if you simply must do it all, you can buy a Pro Pass or VIP Platinum Pass which gets you into all four nights along with all the film and music events!
Food Prize Golden Fork Finalists Five local chefs will compete for culinary stardom. Eight semifinalists were selected by the Society of the Golden Fork. Four won the semifinals to advance. A fifth chef was selected by public vote. Judges will select the winner of the Battle for the Golden Fork Finals.
Megan Chavez
Megan has been cooking since age 12. During her culinary development, she realized the importance and power of quality ingredients and mindfulness of what we eat which led to her passion for educating people on living healthy lifestyles.
Jessica Comegys
Jessica is the owner of Caspiana Catering. She offers meal prep services featuring made-from-scratch dishes in her Shreveport kitchen using local seasonal vegetables, sprouted whole grains, pasture-raised meats, and sustainably sourced seafood.
Niematulai Longstratt
Niema has over twenty years of professional business experience including ownership of RNL Authentics. She enjoys sharing her deliciously creative authentic African cuisine which she fuses with American flavors.
Robert Minor
Robert attended Le Cordon Bleu Culinary College in Atlanta, was recruited by MGM’s Beau Rivage in 2013. He joined Margaritaville Casino resort in 2017, as Executive Sous Chef.
Eleazar Mondragon
Eleazar was born and raised in Mexico where he was inspired by family cooks. He began culinary school at BPCC in 2010, then Le Cordon Bleu in 2011. Eleazar is coowner of Ki Mexico with his brother where many family members also work. 15
Meet the Food Prize Judges Regina Charboneau
Regina has worked as a camp cook in the bush of Alaska, created restaurants in San Francisco, and been chef de cuisine on a set of luxurious railway cars. Her nightclub Biscuits & Blues won multiple WC Handy awards.
Sarah Rich
Sarah’s background includes training alongside such culinary greats as Jacques Pepin, Andre Soltner and David Bouley and working at world-renowned restaurants Bouley and Danube in New York and then Michael Mina restaurant and Coi in San Francisco Bay area. She and her husband and fellow chef, Evan Rich, now own and operate James Beard-nominated Rich Table as well as newly opened RT Rotisserie.
Tristen Epps
Tristen is a visionary chef with a keen eye for avant-garde dishes. His passion for global cuisine began at a young age as this Trinidad-born chef has dedicated most of his life to traveling the world and fostering his pursuit of culinary innovation. The former Chef de Cuisine at Marcus Samuelsson’s renowned Red Rooster in London, Epps is now the Executive Chef for Denver’s acclaimed Mister Tuna.
Josh Harmon
Josh Harmon is an Eater chef of the year and taste maker rising star. He was named one of 17 chefs to look out for by Zagat. He trained at NY restaurants David Burkes’ Townhouse and Le Cirque. His pop up kitchen, JUNCTION craft kitchen,was one of Dallas’ most exciting dining destinations and Eater’s restaurant come back of the year. He has recently taken over as Food and Beverage Director for Dallas’ legendary Belmont Hotel.
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Music Prize Turns 7! Music Prize began in 2013, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than continuing to bring local, regional, and national musicians to the stage once more in a fantastic, beautiful way that downtown Shreveport hasn’t seen in decades. By attending Music Prize, you are a making local (and indie) music history!
Who can attend Music Prize? Anyone of any age with a Music Pass, Combo Pass, Pro Pass, VIP Gold, or VIP Platinum Pass may attend Music Prize events. Tickets are on sale at the Box Office at Tipitina’s.
Discovery Showcase Prize Fest Opening Party at Prize Garage
Thursday, October 3, Doors at 6:00 p.m.
The first night of Music Prize is incredibly special. Five local musicians will compete for your vote for the Music Prize trophy!
Chelsea Norman and the Daydreams
“Spacey and emotionally driven hooks fill the spaces between lyrics. It’s nostalgic...” – Vanelis Rivera, She Shreds Lane Bayliss (drums), Josh Hollis (guitar/vocals), Jerry Lee (guitar), Chelsea Norman (keys/vocals), Jordan West (bass). First full-length releases in the spring of 2020.
Hwy Lions
Combining many influences and styles and culminating in an Americana-Blues-Rock and Roll revival. Daniel Goodwill (guitar/vocals), Michael Chreene (bass/vocals), Chris DeRosia (guitar/vocals), Stephen Emery (drums). Make Believe World releases fall of 2019.
The Mansion Family
Mixing electric guitar with upright bass, powerful drums, and soulful vocals, Mansion creates a sound that harkens back to the American psychedelic and roots rock. Nick Brumley (vocals/guitar), Eric Gardner (bass/vocals), Chris Dean (slide guitar/vocals), Kasey Brown (drums).
MONi
Monica McCoy is a Shreveport native singer/songwriter. Her sound is a mix of neo-soul and R&B. Monica has surrounded herself by music for as long as she can remember, and her passion for it has grown tremendously over the years.
The Outlaw Drosie Wales
Shreveport-born rapper Dustin Rose began his career at the age of 16 by producing self made mixtapes. By 21 he was traveling throughout the south to take part in open mics and bar shows. He signed with Whatever Ent./ Anwhat Ent. known for artists like Hurricane Chris. 19
Music Prize Krewe of Krewes Second Line and Seratones Album Party at Red River Revel
Saturday, October 5. Second Line 6:30 p.m. RiverView Hall/Revel Mainstage Come make indie music history. Featuring two of the most amazing Louisiana performing artists. Meet at RiverView Hall at 6:30pm to second line. Show starts at 7 p.m.!
Seratones
Seratones are an American soul rock band that formed out of Shreveport, Louisiana in 2013. Initially a favorite of the Louisiana club circuit, the band rose to national recognition after signing with Fat Possum Records in 2015 and releasing their debut album, Get Gone, in 2016. The band’s sophomore album, Power, was released on New West Records in 2019 with additional band members Tyran Coker (keyboard) and Travis Stewart (guitar).
New Breed Brass Band
With a founding core of five New Orleans natives, New Breed Brass Band made its street debut as a nine-man unit in November 2013 at the Nine Times Second Line. Since then, they have showcased their originality opening for such diverse bands as The Fray, Red Baraat, Dr. John, The Waterboys, and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, as well as competing in the Red Bull Street Kings brass band competition in 2013.
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Meet the Music Prize Judges AJ Haynes
Though A.J.’s charm may seem distinctly Southern, her story began in the industrial city of Yokosuka, Japan where her mother was a professional singer. The family moved to America and A.J. grew up in the small town of Columbia. She competed in and won the first Music Prize competition in 2013. Since then, she has formed the band Seratones which has reached national acclaim for their first album Get Gone and continues her rise with the band’s sophomore album Power, which was released this summer.
Chris Trovero
Chris is a manager and consultant from Los Angeles, helping shape the the careers of many up and coming bands. He has worked as a marketing director for Epitaph, Warner Bros., and Interscope Records where he worked with bands like Weezer, New Found Glory, My Chemical Romance, and more.
Reid Wick
Reid serves as the Recording Academy’s senior membership and project manager. Wick served as administrator for the MusiCares Hurricane Relief and Music Rising programs. Wick also worked at Loyola University College of Music as marketing communications manager, concert series producer and instructor for the Music Industry Studies Program. Wick also co-owned STR Digital Records, which produced over 25 critically-acclaimed releases.
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3 DESIGNERS COMPETE FOR FASHION GLORY!
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INTRODUCING FASHION PRIZE Born of a collaboration with The Agora Borealis, Fashion Prize is our newest even. Seven local designers were handpicked and curated to produce a collection of looks which were unveiled in May during the Fashion Project The designers competed to determine who would move on to compete in the finals.
HOW TO attend FASHION Prize Fashion Prize passes are sold individually or you can purchase a Combo Film+Fashion pass. Additionally, a Premium Fashion Prize pass is available which includes runway-side seating, concierge servie and a special gift.
Fashion Prize Finalist Showdown Friday, October 5, Doors at 8:00 p.m.
After the Battle for the Golden Fork, walk to the Prize Garage (211 Market St) to see local fashion designers showcase their latest designs featuring local models to live DJ tunes. Designers may bring three pieces from the Fashion Project event but the remainder must be new designs. Upgrade to the Fashion Prize Premium Experience to get seating directly next to the runway plus concierge service and a special gift bag. Premium tickets are available at Tipitina’s Thursday and Friday during the day and the door of Fashion Prize the night of the event!
Cookie Dubois
Cookie is obsessed with whimsy, fantasy, and architecture. All three are often incorporated into her designs. She has been sewing for two decades, starting at a very young age. She currently teaches design to High School Students in Caddo Parish at the Caddo Career & Technology Center.
James Osborne
James is a design iconoclast pursuing an interest in a world that does not yet exist: One of Utopian architecture, huge supersonic aircrafts flying past the speed of sound, while maintaining a connection that looks toward the superiority of nature for solutions.
Donna Strebeck
The first thing anyone would notice about Donna is how quiet she is. However, this introvert is overflowing with creative ideas and turns fabric into anything from clothing to original artwork. Donna is dedicated to upcycling whenever possible and uses at least 80% of recycled materials in her projects.
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20 SHORT FILMS. ONE $50,000 CASH PRIZE.
Film Prize Turns 8! Has it really been eight years? Yes, yes it has. We have been bringing you the coolest short film festival in the world featuring up and coming filmmakers from our community and around the country. There is no comparison. This is the Film Prize. The one and only.
What do I have to do? Guests with a Film, Combo, Pro, VIP Gold, or VIP Platinum Pass can see the films and vote for the $50,000 winner. You must see ALL 20 SHORT FILMS by seeing screenings of both the Teal and Orange slates. Get your pass punched by an usher as you exit a slate. Take your badge to the voting booth and cast your ballot!
VOTING for the Film Prize Winner In order to vote, you must have a Festival Pass and you must see all 20 short films. The 20 films are divided into 2 programs of 10 films each. These programs are “Orange Slate” and “Teal Slate.” Once you have seen one slate of films (you may watch them in any order you choose), get your Festival Pass punched by an usher immediately after the screening and before you leave the venue. You must have been present at the venue for the entire screening. No late entries will be permitted and those leaving early will not be allowed to have their pass punched. A brief intermission will accompany each slate after the first five films have been shown for nature calls and concession purchases. After you have seen both slates and you have had your pass punched, you may cast your ballot at an Official Film Prize Ballot Station. One person. One Ballot. One vote. All Louisiana Film Prize ballot results are tallied and certified by Heard McElroy and Vestal, an independent auditing firm.
YOU MUST SEE ALL 20 FILMS TO VOTE! ONE PERSON. ONE BALLOT. ONE VOTE.
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Popcorn & Chocolate
Scoundrels
Seed of the Free
Shakespeare on the Range
Stag
Street Dykes
System 438
The Tunnel Monster
Willow
An Aria for Albrights
Candyland
The Cure
Death Day
Exit Strategy
Father
Hello Silvia
Her Calling
Incredibly Smart,Sexy,
SELECT ONE ACTOR
Brady Wolchansky Willow
Danielle Wheeler Scoundrels
Ashley Merritt The Cure
Incredibly Smart, Sexy Bombshell Coed Named Debra
Raylee Magill
Saskia Lynge System 438
Seed of the Free
LeCourtney Young Harness
Heather Fusari Her Calling
Laura Bretan Aria for Albrights
Elise Birmingham Death Day
Daniel Salazar American Carnage
Herbert Russel Stag
Christopher O’Shea Exit Strategy
Rahmin Norwood The Tunnel Monster
on the Range
Garrett Kruithof Shakespeare
Chris Hopkins Street Dykes
Jesse Gallegos Father
Alex Dafnis Candyland
Kyle Clements My Fathers Son
John Chambers Hello Silvia
Michael Baker Popcorn& Chocolate
Select the best actress AND best actor by marking the box next to the performer for whom you wish to cast your vote. Be sure to vote for one actress AND one actor.
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Bombshell Coed Named Debra
My Father’s Son
American Carnage
Write “1” in the box next to your overall favorite film. Write “2” in the box of second favorite. Write “3” in the box of the third favorite. You may vote for only 3 films and may only use each number once.
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Teal Slate
A basketball coach gives a unique halftime speech to his team. Written & Directed by Travis Bible Produced by Colby Doler, Kemerton Hargrove Starring Richard Kohnke, Kemerton Hargrove, Darnell Trotter Cinematography by Rob Senska
Anniversary
Orange Slate
A couple celebrating one year as doting sweethearts is going well until Jimmy realizes Ellie is ready for the altar. Written, Directed, Produced by James Harlon Palmer Produced by Kelly R. Vaden, Linda N. Galindo Starring James Harlon Palmer, Kelly R. Vaden Cinematography by Josh Hale Music by James Harlon Palmer
Ascension
Orange Slate
Two men are thrust into a situation where they might not be the dumbest people in the room... or are they? Written, Directed, Produced by Jeremy Spring & Rex Davey Starring Chris Alan Evans, Eric Gibson, Patrick Kirton Cinematography by Jeremy Spring Music by UltraRiot
Best in Show
Teal Slate
An unconventional fashion show model no longer makes the cut and now must decide if the price of fitting in is too high to pay. Directed and Produced by Jacob and Jaya McSharma Written by Jaya McSharma Cinematography by Rich Hansil
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Teal Slate
Post U.S.-Vietnam War, a young man is determined to heal from PTSD despite his atypical bouts of dissociation.
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Cicero
Orange Slate
A hitman finds himself trapped inside an elevator with the man he has been contracted to kill. Directed and Produced by Makenzie Smith & Finch Nissen Written by Makenzie Smith Starring Finch Nissen, Mike Martindale, Alexis Morreale, Jennifer Carsillo Cinematography by Rich Hansil
A Diminished Art
Orange Slate
An aging black man struggles to come to terms with the future he never saw for himself – one in which his dear wife is gone, and his step-son is white and gay. Written and Directed by Jeremy Enis Produced by Jeremy Enis, Rex Davey, Melissa Enis, Nick Enis Starring George Wilson, Finch Nissen Cinematography by Jeremy Enis
Fast Forward Style
Teal Slate
A glamorous 50 year old widow named Caroline goes on 6 dates with a variety of men. Directed by Kari Kennon Written by Brenda Kennon Produced by Kari Kennon, Brenda Kennon, Rich Hansil Starring Tanya McMaster, Dr. Karen Pendleton Cinematography by Rich Hansil
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Ghosted
Teal Slate
A lonely man uses his special gift to pursue his dark infatuation with a co-worker. Directed by Blayne Weaver Written by Blayne Weaver, Haley Kirton Produced by Mindy Bledsoe Starring Blayne Weaver, Cherish McCormick, Susan Kirton, Taylor Davidson Cinematography by Rob Senska Music by James Eakin, III
Invitation
Orange Slate
A beleaguered pastor who’s lost his purpose isn’t prepared for the uncomfortable confessions of the distraught man that answers his altar call on Sunday. Written and Directed by Chad Hill Produced by Chad Hill, Alexander Jeffery Starring Bill Meyer, Adam Duncan Cinematography by Alexander Jeffery Music by Brian Metolius
Leo & Grace
Teal Slate
Torn apart by a racial divide, two lovers find each other 30 years later and must do the impossible to stay together; even if it means risking their freedom forever. Written and Directed by Gabriel Savodivker Produced by Gabriel Savodivker, Dennis Castello Starring Kristin Carey, Kim Estes, Davious Dawson Cinematography by Eduardo Wienskoski Music by E. K. Wimmer
Maven Voyage
Teal Slate
A woman tries to live out her sister’s lifelong goal of being on the first mission to Mars. Produced and Directed by Rachel Emerson Starring Rachel Emerson, John Fulton Cinematography by Andrew G. Mueller
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Mr. Marvelous
Orange Slate
A mall santa spends Christmas eve alone until someone breaks into his house and discovers his secrets. Written and Directed by Evan Falbaum Produced by Kemerton Hargrove, Mitch Landry, Landon Lloyd Miller Starring Mitch Landry, M.E. Breithaupt, Torren Davis Cinematography by Evan Falbaum Music by Joshua Waldrop
Nowhere Arkansas
Teal Slate
A Confederate veteran, haunted by his past, hunts redemption in the form of a famous eagle that belongs to the Union Army. Written and Directed by Robert Linsley Produced by Alexander Jeffery, Paul Petersen, Sam O’Dell Starring Sam O’Dell, Nia Weryackwe Cinematography by Joel Froome, ACS Music by John Towey
R.I.P.
Orange Slate
An unskilled tennis player is determined to earn her spot on the number one team despite her disapproving teammates. Directed by Hannah Dorsett Written by Jennifer Moorhead Produced by Hannah Dorsett, Jennifer Moorhead Starring Maggie Crosby, Katie Walker, Trisha Q-Petersen, Caroline Hooper Cinematography by Roi Vissel Music by Andrew Crosby
Same Time Next Week
Teal Slate
A flustered first time mom attends a therapy session, with her toddler in tow. Written and Directed by Kalah Roberts Produced by Kalah Roberts, Rodney Hill Starring Kalah Roberts, Hugo Christian Cinematography by Rodney Hill
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Shrevepoet
Orange Slate
Through movement we find the resilience and creativity of the people of Louisiana, when moving through a difficult time. Written, Directed, and Produced by Abigail Kruger Starring Larry Wallace, Jr. Cinematography by Clint McCommon Music by Nidarosdomens Jentekor
St. Esther Day
Orange Slate
An immigrant housekeeper struggles to adjust to the snobbery of her widowed mistress. Directed by Camille Schmoutz Written by Jennifer Carsillo & Camille Schmoutz Produced by Jennifer Carsillo, Camille Schmoutz, Alexis Morreale, Angelo Morreale, Eve Morreale Starring Jennifer Carsillo, Sherry Kerr, Alexis Morreale Cinematography by Rich Hansil Music by Adam Cohen
Stiff Arm
Teal Slate
A lifelong group of friends won’t let a one in a million genetic disorder get in the way of a wedding. Directed by Matthew Ramsaur Written by Samuel F. Brantley Produced by Matthew Ramsaur, Josh Munds, J.C. Doler, Chad Hill Starring Jacob McSharma, Jaya McSharma, Finch Nissen, Anne Brown Cinematography by Jeremy Enis Music by Justin K. Cox
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Orange Slate
Kiirke must travel with her brother to one of Earth’s last cities to seek a small fortune to save her family. Written and Directed by Sarah Phillips Produced by Laetitia Leon and Sarah Phillips Starring Laetitia Leon, Murtaza Ali, Le’Netia D. Taylor, Terrie Dreyfus Cinematography by Sarah Phillips
jLAETITIA LEON & SARAH PHILLIPS a&k&g&e&t&n SARAH PHILLIPS STARRING LAETITIA LEON, MURTAZA ALI, LA’NETIA D. TAYLOR, TERRIE DREYFUS & TERENCE PENNYWELLiNICK BATCHELDER, ELIZABETH IZZO, MAGGIE MAY STABILE & KAYLA VAN DE BUNT jPHILEON PRODUCTIONS PHILEONPRODUCTIONS.COM
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Film Prize Screening Start Times Thursday
Robinson
Nouveau
3:00p
Orange
Teal
6:00p
Teal
Orange Orange
6:15p 9:00p
Orange
Teal Teal
9:15p 9:00a
Orange
Teal Orange
9:15a Teal
Orange Teal
12:15p Orange
Teal
Orange Orange
Teal
6:15p
Orange Orange
6:30p Orange
Teal Teal
Orange
9:15p 9:00a
Teal Teal
3:30p
9:00p
Teal Teal
Orange
3:15p 6:00p
Orange Orange
12:30p 3:00p
Teal Teal
9:30a 12:00p
Friday
Crystal Stairs Artstation Scottish Rite Bossier Arts
Teal
Orange Teal
9:15a
Orange
9:30a
Orange
10:00a
Orange
11:00a 12:00p
Orange
Teal Orange
12:15p
Teal
Saturday
12:30p
Teal
1:00p
Teal
2:45p 3:00p
Teal
Orange Teal
3:15p
Orange
3:30p 6:00p
Orange
Teal Orange
6:15p
Teal
6:30p 9:00p 9:15p 9:30p
Teal
Orange Orange
Teal Orange
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Audience Choice: Best Acting Awards Film Prize is excited to continue the audience award for best actress and best actor. One lead from each film is selected and you will be able to vote for one actress and one actor on your voting ballot. The winning performers will win $1,000 cash!
Nominees for Best Actress
Rachel Emerson
R.I.P.
Maven Voyage
St. Esther Day
Laetita Leon
Tanya McMaster
Melissa Munds
Supplements
Fast Forward Style
Best in Show
Kalah Roberts Same Time Next Week
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Sherry Kerr
Maggie Crosby
Nominees for Best Actor
Adam Duncan
Kim Estes
Chris Evans
Invitation
Leo & Grace
Ascension
Nicholas Heffelfinger Black Pajamas
Richard Kohnke and that is why I succeed
Finch Nissen Cicero
Mitch Landry Mr. Marvelous
Sam O’Dell Nowhere Arkansas
Jacob McSharma Stiff Arm
James Harlon Palmer Anniversary
Larry Wallace, Jr.
Blayne Weaver
George Wilson
Shrevepoet
Ghosted
A Diminished Art
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Meet the Film Prize Judges Kevin Arbouet
Kevin is a versatile African American writer/director and former VP of Lee Daniels Entertainment. He has a great deal of experience writing/directing commercials, documentaries, and features in a wide variety of genres including Everlasting - a quirky horror comedy musical that is being directed by Jonas Akerlund (who directed Polar for Netflix).
Melanie Addington
Melanie is the Executive Director of the Oxford Film Festival. She also directs, writes, and produces films and serves on the Mississippi Film Alliance as President. She co-founded OxFilm, the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council’s program to lend equipment to Oxford filmmakers. She loves showcasing the Top 5 Louisiana Film Prize winners at the OFF fest each year!
Andre’ Barnwell
Andre’ is a television producer, director and production executive. Having spent 12 years at BET where he was executive producer on several shows (Comic View with DL Hughley & Cedric the Entertainer, Bet Live with John Salley) before going independent. Andre’ landed at the WB as supervising producer of Steve Harvey’s Big Time and then to a syndicated dance show for Paramount called Dance 360 starring Kel Mitchell and Fredro Star.
Milan Chakraborty
Milan started his 15-year film industry career at Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema, where he worked on Batman Begins, V for Vendetta, and History of Violence. In 2008, he left the studios to focus on indie films, and has since produced 14 features including The Lifeguard starring Kristen Bell directed by Liz Garcia and My Friend Dahmer (2017). Most recently Milan executive produced The Dark & the Wicked from the writer/director Bryan Bertino.
Steve Dollar
Steve is a veteran film writer and has penned pieces for The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and The Los Angeles Times – in magazines and journals, and online. He was practically raised at the drive-ins of the Florida Panhandle, where he cultivated a precocious affinity for the desolate Westerns of Sergio Leone, Swedish nudist colony documentaries and the disaster cinema of Irwin Allen. More recently, he helped to relaunch his hometown’s signature movie event, the Tallahassee Film Festival.
Colette Freedman
Colette is an internationally produced novelist, playwright and screenwriter. Her play “Sister Cities” earned five star reviews and was adapted on screen for Netflix. Producing credits include Quality Problems, a critically-acclaimed comedy. Colette cowrote and co-produced the LA festival winner And Then There Was Eve as well as the coming of age drama Miles Underwater. Colette also teaches screenwriting at Antioch University, Studio Arts and NYFA. 38
Christina Kim
Christina is a union actor, earning her SAG card for her role as “Xiu” in the film Doc West (2009), starring Paul Sorvino and Terence Hill, produced by DAP Italy. In 2013, Christina launched Selah Pictures wanting to tell stories that spoke to the human experience. It is her hope that her films will help people to be more self aware as they journey through the messy parts of life and relationships.
Kristina Klebe
Kristina is a German American actor and director. She is most known for her starring performance as Lynda in Rob Zombie’s box office smash remake of Halloween. She played the lead in Proxy and the New York Times Critic’s Pic Dementia as well as being a guest star on shows like NCIS, Law & Order: SVU and Criminal Minds and Hellboy (2019).
Jennifer Merin
Jennifer is President of the Alliance of Women Film Journalists, Editor-inChief of AWFJ.org,where she also writes the CINEMA CITIZEN blog, and is Film Critic/Entertainment Correspondent for Brazil’s The Rio Times, one of the largest English language news platforms in Latin America. She’s been a producer on documentary films, including the Oscar-nominated La Belle Epoch (1983).
Linda Olszewski
Linda joined Shorts International in January 2006 to oversee acquisitions of the Oscar Shorts Theatrical/VOD/iTunes releases. She has served on over 100 international film fest juries and panels throughout the world, offering distribution deals and Oscar qualification.
Paul Sloop
Paul has been the lead programmer of short films for the Oscar-qualifying Cleveland International Film Festival for 17 years. In addition, he is also the Director of Programming for Film Pittsburgh which puts on the JFilm Festival, Pittsburgh Shorts, Pittsburgh ReelAbilities Film Festival and The Robinson International Short Film Competition.
Jhennifer Webberley
Jhennifer is a producer/editor that has produced critically acclaimed feature films as well as several award-winning shorts and music videos. She has two features in distribution: And Then There Was Eve, a transgender love story, was awarded a Jury Prize at the 2017 Los Angeles Film Festival and Quality Problems, an award-winning feature comedy about a family dealing with cancer. Additional features include Bread & Butter (Christine Weatherup, Bobby Moynihan, Micah Hauptman), Ripe and Wait Means Never.
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