Method Fest!

LOON has been accepted into the 11th Annual METHOD FEST INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL!  

This is the only major U.S. film festival focusing on acting.  The festival runs from March 26 to April 2, 2009.  Named after the famous "Method" school of acting, which revolutionized the approach in acting, particularly in film, The Method Fest is a festival of discovery, showcasing breakout acting performances by emerging actors in character and story-driven films.

I urge you all to please check out this festival!  

LOON screens in the SHORT PROGRAM 8: "That's Incredible!",  Sunday March 29 at 4:15 PM.  The venue is the Agoura/Calabasas Community Center:  27049 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas, CA  91301.

For more information see:  www.methodfest.com

Best Student Production, College!

LOON is honored at the KIDS FIRST! BEST 2008 Awards!

The Coalition for Quality Children's Media has awarded LOON the 1st place award for BEST STUDENT PRODUCTION, COLLEGE.  What an incredible honor from such a fantastic organization!  The ceremony was held at the Academy for Television Arts and Sciences (yes, as in the Emmy's!) and we received the award from Mallory Lewis, daughter of Shari Lewis, who has kept up the tradition of performing with the puppet "Lamb Chop". 

Estes Park

"A Fanciful Family Film..." 

- Estes Park News (September 12, 2008)

LOON had a great screening at the Estes Park Film Festival September 11-14.  Kelly's parents were there in full support and got some nice pictures.  

They also noticed that LOON was mentioned in the local newspaper, The Estes Park News.  Check out the article here.

Nominations!!

LOON has two more nominations!  

We are up for BEST STUDENT PRODUCTION, COLLEGE at the Kids First! Film Festival Awards Celebration to be held at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences on October 4.   For more info, see the Kids First! website.

Lourdes Pantin has been nominated by the SoCal Independent Film Festival for BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS for her role as "Amanda" in LOON.  The Award Ceremony will be held Sunday September 14 at the Huntington Beach Library and Cultural Center.  Congratulations Lourdes!!   See the SoCal website for more info.

BendFilm!

LOON has been accepted to the BendFilm Festival in Bend, Oregon!  This festival places an emphasis on giving independent filmmakers exposure and opportunities in a beautiful setting among the Cascades of Oregon.  With plenty of events and films, this looks to be a great festival!  In our acceptance letter, the director explains that they had some truly "sensational" films submitted this year.  Sounds like fun!  The festival runs October 9-12 and the schedule should be posted soon their website.

Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival!

We've been asked to screen at the LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL!  We are screening the weekend of October 4-5 at the E for All Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center.  E for All is the largest video-game and interactive entertainment convention in the world, with more than 18,000 visitors.  LOON will be screened at the convention center's state-of-the-art theater.  The screening time will be listed soon on their website.

Chicago International Children's Film Festival!

We have been invited to screen LOON at the 25th Annual CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL October 23 - November 2, 2008!!!

The CICFF is North America's largest and most celebrated film festival devoted to films for and by kids, and it's the only Academy-qualifying children's film festival in the world!

This year, "Cannes for Kids" features over 200 of the best films and videos for kids from 40 countries.  The festival welcomes over 26,000 Chicago area children, adults, and educators to hundreds of screenings.  More than 100 filmmakers, media professionals and celebrities attend the festival to lead interactive workshops with kids.

Check out the CICFF website here!