Monthly Archives: August 2012
48 Hour Film Project Winners from Best of Ceremony
Last night the 48 Hour Film Project came to a close with another at-capacity crowd, this time, at the Argenta Community Theater for the Best of Awards Ceremony. The finale event in the 48HFP featured the Top 11 Audience Award chosen films: La Petite Mort by BrickHut Snipe Hunters by Raymond Roquello & His Orchestra Productions Faith by Domino Pictures God … Continue reading
Country Music Legend Glen Campbell at fundraiser for Arkansas Motion Picture Institue Sept 6
The Little Rock Film Festival is proud in helping to create the new Arkansas Motion Picture Institute (AMPI). AMPI is a statewide, non-profit organization providing leadership in film education, while supporting growth and excellence in film, television and digital media. Join us on September 6, 2012 for our kickoff event, a fundraiser with the legendary country singer, Glen Campbell. Proceeds … Continue reading
48 Hour Film Screenings Tonight through Friday at Riverdale 10
We had a fun time over the weekend with 27 Teams competing and turning in their completed films all shot in just 48 Hours on Friday August 17-19. Filmmakers convened at Riverdale Theater on Friday night at 6pm and after drawing genres ranging from Comedy, Period Piece, to Time Travel, out of a hat, team leaders were given instructions on … Continue reading
Film Producer Courtney Pledger named first AMPI Executive Director
The LRFF founders are pleased to announce the creation of the Arkansas Motion Picture Institute (AMPI). Hollywood Film Producer Courtney Pledger named first ED. Press release below. NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR (August 16, 2012) – The Arkansas Motion Picture Institute (AMPI) founded in 2011, a statewide, nonprofit organization providing leadership in film education, while supporting growth and excellence in film, … Continue reading
Argenta Film Series kicks off with Warrior Champions on August 16th at 7 p.m.
With the Olympic Games in full swing, the Argenta Film Series will have a special screening of the film Warrior Champions, a documentary that follows the first injured Iraq war veterans to compete in the Paralympic Games. After losing limbs in combat, these soldiers are able to turn nightmares of war into Olympic dreams. Wounded Iraq War Veteran Anthony … Continue reading