The Wildest 48-hour Marathon Film Fest In The Midwest

Screening this Saturday Night!

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Two weeks ago, we had a record number of teams sign up for the Wild West Film Festival. 48 hours of labor and hard work went in to each film, and it shows.

Starting at 7:00 pm Saturday we will be screening the top 27 at Liberty Hall in Lawrence. Tickets are only $7 for general public and $5 for students. We will also have a costume contests during the festival, so dress for super success! The most heroic hero or vile villain will receive a cash prize and a DVD of the films.

Last night was the Lawrence round of judging. The judges were blown away by the quality of films this year. Along with the typical gang of local judges, we also enjoyed the company of local comic book writer Jai Nitz. He has written several comics for D.C. and Marvel. He is currently working on Hollywood movie comic tie-ins, such as the upcoming Green Hornet.

The judging may be almost over, but remember- every film is up for people’s choice.

Here is the screening list for Saturday night (subject to change).

Allied Soviet Service
Bruso
Jesus Christ: Super Hero
Stuporman
Captain Chivalry vs. The Feminist Foe
1800 Super-Date
Benchland
Evil Gets Whipped
Silent but Deadly
The Protagonists
Chain Male
Slaptastic
Heat Stroke

INTERMISSION

Stroking the Heat
The Revenge of Dr. Sun
Bustin’ Out
Superhero Man
Never Again
Go Ref Yourself
Super Speed Dating
Interrogation
Ball
The Doctor Is In
No Mercy for the Evil
Surf Girl
Match me if you Can
Against the Current

See you at the movies!

2 Responses to “Screening this Saturday Night!”

  1. Ben

    Tip# 1 for a more successful film fest.
    Please update your site in a more timely manner. One… it will help “sell” the festival for those who are interested. Two…for those responsible people with jobs who have a schedule either set in stone or set 1-2 months in advance it would be nice to know the dates and times this film fest will take place so they can responsibly plan and take days off if need be to be able to partake in the festival.

    #660
  2. Ben

    Tip# 3 For a more successful film fest:
    When you state that you will have the judges comments, compliments, and criticisms on the films out during the week following the festival you should probably do that. It is now the end of the week and people are still waiting… Promptness and being on time just shows a little respect for others.

    #664

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Dee Wallace Stone“What a great opportunity for young filmmakers to show their craft for good causes. Everybody wins!”
- Dee Wallace
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