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Congratulations to the teams taking home awards at 72 Film Fest 2019!

Congrats to the Finalists of 72 Film Fest Year 2019!

Thanks to every team that participated this year. It was a crazy fun, dark, silly, touching and surprising bunch of films, and we hope you had an amazing time both making the films and sharing them with fellow screen artists!  But the fun is just beginning as tomorrow we screen finalists, award winners, sketches with your hosts, and some surprises…with an after party at Cacique to close out the contest.

Congrats to Audience Choice fo Friday Night winners SRK and AGING EAGLES, who will move on to Saturday Night!

72 Film Fest Year 2019 FINALISTS:

SCREENING BLOCKS FOR FRIDAY

Subject to change cause it’s the nature of this beast.
This is alphabetical not screening order.

BLOCK ONE 6:30pm

BLOCK TWO 8:30pm

WHAT IS 72 FILM FEST 2019?
72 Film Fest is a 72 Hour film competition where teams have 72 hours to make a film based around criteria specific to the team.
Almost 500 films have been made in the first 13 years.  This year in addition to hosting the Film Fest, we are proud to be cohosting the 20th Anniversary screening of The Blair Witch Project.

Criteria:

Teams were given two pieces of criteria and an optional challenge!

1) A PROFESSION
Each team is tasked with creating a film with the main character not only having the profession given, but the central conflict being related to that profession.  Filmmakers are allowed to think outside the box to create any genre film, and are encouraged but not required to use screen accurate costumes and locations.

2) A TIME CARD to fill out as you clock in to make your film and post pictures of on INSTAGRAM

OPTIONAL CHALLENGE
13 Years ago, in 2006, the Fest began.  For Year 14, teams are challenged to create a film that is set 13 years before that in 1993…so a period piece in 1993.

Downloadable Filmmaker Packet 2019 w Criteria Instructions
Download TimeCard if remote or lose.

PARTICIPATING TEAMS and their BIOS:

Ravenlost Picture: Filmmakers | Photographers | Artists
SRK Video: SRK Is not affiliated with any Bollywood stars but does make movies good
Great Vengeance & Furious Anger: #fearthemullet
Flatdog Media
Ah Muh Face!: Offending old people since 2002!
Montressor Media: We’re just two former roommates with a shared love of stories trying our best to tell good ones.
Unimental
Comatoast
Catoctin Mountain Studios
Star Wipe Films:
Bright Boy Alert: Animation. Plagued.
Skinhunger Productions:
Stepdad Productions: :Having just returned from Ändòn, The Realm of Eternal Fire, Stepdad Productions is eager to use more natural lighting techniques in their new movie ‘Richard: The Boy Who Couldn’t Swim’.
One Way Productions: A small team based out of New Market, Md, specializing in dark slapstick comedy.
Dishwasher Safe: The Team formerly known as Visually Wired is back again as Dishwasher Safe. It all started with a group of film students who wanted to see if they had what it takes to make a movie. Now, 5 years and Two “Best of the Rest” awards later, they bring their talents back to the 72 Film Fest.
Screenburn Productions: A small independent production company that started out in Harford County, Maryland. With a number of short films under our belt, we’re more than ready to take on the challenge once again. This marks Screenburn’s second year participating in the Frederick 72.
1989:
STRANDEAD: STRANDEAD is art without overthinking. Built upon the premise that some creative work is best expressed in its initial draft form, STRANDEAD has existed – sporadically – since 1989. STRANDEAD’s Team Leader, Denis Superczynski, loves playing in the art bin and hopes to be able to say on his deathbed, “Dang, I never really mastered anything. Maybe I should have tried harder…or something.” STRANDEAD’s super groovy smash hit film from Year 13, “Mrs. Huston, We Have A Problem” continues to resonate with fans across Frederick County who absolutely and completely believe that this was Denis’ first film. While the 6:30-minute Fest-viewed version of “Mrs. Huston” was an honest attempt to entertain viewers, film buffs will note that the 7:04-minute extended director’s cut version remains obtuse, fractured, and impenetrable. With its next film, STRANDEAD hopes to capture the true essence of that box of old VHS tapes stuffed in the far recesses of your parent’s basement…”How would Lubitsch do it?”, indeed.
Exit Music: For a film
EEG Productions
Shrug Productions: We are a group of improv actors and filmmakers who all met at a film camp.
Circo Sisters:
Pecos Bill and the Wranglers: I think we wrangle things. Not positive though.
Lasting Light Media: Out of the ashes of Moyst Productions rises something new, something stronger; A team of filmmakers, artists and outsiders, all coming together on a mission to stand out among the ever growing crowd.
Studio Procera: We are Studio Procera. We all have different skill sets and together we make movies.
Aging Eagles Productions: A group of storytellers… telling stories.
The Soccer Moms: A team of film students who banded together in 2017.
Film.Lovables: THE SHOW MUST GO ON
Too Many Cooks: Big Biscuit
Roaring River Productions: Splish Splash
Carpet Wall: A group of friends that love film, acting, and binge eating for 72 hours.
CC: Art students of Shepherd University committed to impactful visual storytelling
Laugh Track: We are a group of students studying TV/Film at CTC
Black Fox Pictures: We only play the first track off the Led Zeppelin 4 album.
A&G Productions: We are excited to be competing for our third year in a row in the 72 Film Fest. We have been making films together since high school. We always look forward to doing this film festival every year!
Stepmom Productions: we want you to watch our movie.
Flotilla Films: We draw inspiration from films such as: Furious 7, Apollo 13, snuff, Die Hard 1 oh and also black & whites.
TwoSquared Productions: Michael Staley is our team leader. Jacob Leftwich is a team member. Christopher Prygocki is a team member.
Victoria Shovlin is a team member.  They all attend the Frederick County Career and Technology Center and are enrolled in the Television/Multimedia Production Program, and they are all hyped to participate in 72 Film Fest for the first time ever!!
Weapons Grade Geranium: NB vaporware trashpiles and the binaroids who enable them
Trigger Happy Meerkat: A group of friends who almost all go to a different college. We like making movies. So here we are.
Frexit: The withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Frederick from The Maryland for the purpose of making the most best movies with the most best freedoms. God Save the Mayor of Frederick and God Save the 72 Fest.
Hyde Productions: 3 high school students who love music and movies
Potato Salad: Audrey, Luke, Alex and Luis are high school students taking television and multimedia at the Career and Technology Center. Just like potato salad they all bring something unique to the table!
Superbug: Richard jones: makes movies
Crowded Elevator Studios: A Chicago- and DC-based production team who are too busy to wait for the next one.
First Grade Studios: Zach and Phil have been friends for over 20 years (since first grade) and have been making films for most of that time. Now during the two decades of friendship they have met some awesome people like Manny and Ariella who also love to make art. Formally known as Demon/ Angel Productions First Grade Studios is looking to expand on their success last year with, “Killer of Clowns,” which was nominated for best Amateur and other awards.

PRIZE SPONSORS

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2019 JURY

Eduardo Sanchez was born in Cuba in 1968.  He studied Television Production at Montgomery College in Rockville, MD and received his BA in Motion Picture Production from the University of Central Florida in 1994.
It was at UCF where Eduardo met his future Haxan Films partners and in 1998 he co-wrote, co-edited and co-directed THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT.  He also designed and built the original BLAIRWITCH.COM website and co-directed the TV special CURSE OF THE BLAIR WITCH for the Sci-FI Channel.
Eduardo directed the alien-abduction feature film ALTERED in 2005 and the China-ghost film SEVENTH MOON in 2009, starring Amy Smart.  He then wrote, directed and edited the psychological horror film LOVELY MOLLY in 2012 and co-directed the zombie short film A RIDE IN THE PARK that was part of the anthology film V/H/S/2 released in 2013.  His latest film, the Bigfoot found footage film EXISTS, premiered at SXSW 2014, winning the audience award in the Midnighters section.
In television, Eduardo was the Producing Director on Season 4 of the USA series QUEEN OF THE SOUTH. He was one of the lead writers on the 2014 ABC series THE QUEST and directed the first four episodes of the Glen Morgan (THE X-FILES) BBC America series, INTRUDERS, which premiered in 2014. He returns to direct his fifth episode of SUPERNATURAL (final season) for CW later this year.

Caoimhe Carty  is a Northern California-based Video Editor from Ireland, which explains the confusing name. Originally intending to be a Zoologist she moved to the US and fell into the world of film, where she was able to combine her skills as an artist and classically trained musician.
She has worked on a wide range of projects, including Green Day’s feature film Turn It Around: The Story of East Bay Punk, broadcast shows for Animal Planet and Science Channel, TV commercials, Short Docs, and more.
When not working she enjoys sketching, boxing, and writing the plot outline for her detective show which she hopes to some day pass off to someone who can actually write.
John Grove began his freelance career as a Cinematographer in Los Angeles following his graduation from Columbia College of Hollywood where he received a bachelors degree in Cinematography. Primarily a narrative Cinematographer, John Grove has been at the helm of features as well as music videos, TV shows, documentaries and commercials. His work is defined by his composition, use of color, camera movement and versatility to light and shoot all genres of projects. John decided to move back to the East Coast to pursue his dreams in his hometown near Baltimore, Maryland. Since John has been back home he has been a cinematographer on several local/national commercials, numerous corporate videos, music videos, documentaries, short films and two feature films.  John has worked with directors and producers on productions in Baltimore/ Washington DC metro area and on locations across the United States transforming director’s scripts, treatments or concepts into visual expression. He has over ten years of experience creating fabulous film & digital cinema productions.
Rona Mensah, still detests writing her bio…but here goes. Rona is a Board of Trustee and Ensemble Member of the Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) in Frederick.  Most recently, she appeared in the MET’s production of Sweat, by Lynn Nottage. She loves the arts and when she’s not on the air as Morning Show Host on Today’s 97.5 in Martinsburg, WV she spends her time exploring the artistic landscape of the region. Each year she’s thrilled to serve as a judge and contribute to the festival. Here’s to the fantastic talent and creativity displayed by all the teams participating in the 72 Film Fest!
Skizz Cyzyk is a filmmaker, writer, musician, artist, and film festival careerist. He has held positions at MicroCineFest, Maryland Film Festival, Slamdance, and Atlanta Film Festival, as well as serving on juries and advisory boards at many other festivals. His films include Hit & Stay, Freaks In Love, Alfred Jarry & ‘Pataphysics, Little Castles, Managers Corner, multiple music videos (Beach House, Young Fresh Fellows), and the recently completed documentary feature, Icepick To The Moon. He writes for music and film magazines, is on the Board of Directors for Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, and performs music with The Stents, Go Pills, The Jennifers, Garage Sale, Half Japanese and Mink Stole & Her Wonderful Band.
Jeffery Keilholtz is Artistic Director & CEO of Phenomenology, Inc., an innovative production model in Frederick, Maryland, with a mission to create opportunities that enhance the public exposure of local professional artists and technicians by producing compelling performing arts projects to showcase their gifts.  Acting resume includes: OFF-BROADWAY: Nightswimming, Balm in Gilead; Beirut Rocks; REGIONAL: Stupid F*cking Bird, American Buffalo; TELEVISION: The Sopranos; TRAINING: Lily Lodge (Actors’ Conservatory); Sergey Dreiden (Moscow Art Theatre); Andy Goldsworthy (apprentice, White Walls); PUBLICATION: Living Off-Stage: A Technique In Continuity, published in Stanislavski Studies, a peer-reviewed journal; FEATURED SPEAKER: on acting technique at 2014 International Academic Forum (Europe, USA).  www.phenoart.org
Patty Meyers is a freelance film producer in the Washington, DC metro area.   She is retired from 20+ years in the US Army in which she worked as a Military Intelligence Analyst.   She has ten years of experience in the film industry, has produced five films and worked on many others in various crew positions.  She is currently in post-production on a feature film and a short film.  Patty also coaches and judges competitive high school speech and debate.
Matt Edens: In more than two decades as a writer for both broadcast and cable television, Matt has scripted everything from Saturday morning cartoons to true crime documentary series such as A&E’s City Confidential, Snapped on Oxygen and Murder Comes to Town for Investigation Discovery. 
Brenda Kinzinger has been a video producer and editor in the Media Services department at Baltimore County Public Library since 2002. She is a 2019 recipient of a Silver Telly Award for “Kids Talk about Kwame Alexander’s the Playbook.” Brenda also is a costume designer with her twin sister, Joyce, for area theater and dance productions. She enjoys inspiring people to bring their creative vision to life. When not sitting behind her sewing machine, she calls a 40-acre farm home and is a lover of movies, books, and the great outdoors.Celia de la Vega is honored to join the 72 Film Fest. As an established judge with film festivals including DC Shorts and the CINE Gold Eagle Awards, among others, as well as a veteran of short-form productions that include multiple 48Hrs entries, Celia is also a life-long actor, writer and director; day jobs notwithstanding. Most recently, Celia has expanded her creative efforts beyond acting in features, shorts, TV, voice over, radio and theatre as well as writing, directing, and acting in her own narratives to include action DP and fight/stunt choreography (award nominated and winning) enabled by her background in dance and choreography studies. Celia is proud to be affiliated with SAG-AFTRA, Actor’s Equity Association  (AEA), Women in Film and Video (WIFV) DC, and the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD), and looks forward to enjoying the creations of the artists participating in 72 Film Fest

Producer Notes:

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