Mayor Presents Local Bluesman With International Award
Who: Lil’ Ray Neal and the Real Blues Band
What: Mayor Kip Holden presents Lil’ Ray with an International Blues Award that he and his crew won in Memphis this January of 08’. Our Louisiana boys took 3rd place over 160 teams competing from around the globe!
When: The award was presented on April 26th after a long day at the Blues Festival.
Phil and the La Stunt Association w/ Shanna Forrestall
Another Fun Night (New Orleans)!
On May 6th, we held a Film Ed Fun Night in New Orleans at the Fine Arts Center. The night consisted of Guest Speakers, Interactive learning stations, and lots of Raising Cane's lemonade! Some of our guest speakers included: Evelina Diaz(Fashion Stylist), Phil O'Dell w/the LA Stunt Association, Jerry Katz (Acting Coach/Actor), and Ed Ellington(Documentary Producer/Director). Reps from Delgado, UNO, and NOVAC also attended the event to inform parents and children about the educational programs that they offer.
Click on Picture to go to Evelina's page! Evelina Diaz
Stunt guys fighting
Ed Ellington teaching Children how to do a documentary
Area Youth Enjoy Film Ed Fun Night sponsored by La Film Resources, Celtic Media Centre and other Local Companies
On Monday night, April 21, 2008, a group of Louisiana companies partnered together to offer local children a night to learn more about job opportunities in the film industry.
This no cost event held at Celtic Media Centre was a collaborative effort by Louisiana Film Resources and some of the Key Crew Members of Louisiana’s film industry to provide an interactive educational experience for local young people.
Over 120 parents and children attended the event, which was organized in a tour format where attendees visited a series of educational stations. Guest speakers for the event included Jerry Katz (Acting Coach/Actor), Jessica DeBen (Professional Makeup Artist), Howell Gibbens(Sound Editing), Ken Decker w/ Composite FX (Special Effects Artist), and Phil O’Dell & the La Stunt Association (Stunt Coordinator/Stunt Players).
Louisiana Film Resources Sponsors Post Katrina Documentary
We recently had the opportunity to sponsor a post Katrina documentary. The project, focused on reviving tourism on the Mississippi Gulf coast, was launched in an effort to regenerate the heritage tourism industry and was primarily funded by National Park Service’s “Preserve America” grant program.
The documentary is scheduled to begin filming on March 15, 2008 with a tentative release date of summer 2008
“The momentum your generosity created has raised the profile of our project and gives us the ability to further serve the Gulf Coast, so thank you again for getting behind us.” – Ed Ellington, Co Producer
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Baton Rouge Jewish Film Festival Louisiana Film Resources was recently proud sponsors of Baton Rouge's 2008 Jewish Film Festival at the Manship Theater. For more information about the annual festival log on to www.brjff.com.
Recent 225 Article about Shanna and Louisiana Film Resources
Check out a recent "Signature" article in 225 Magazine about Shanna and Louisiana Film Resources.
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