~ Awards ~
October 2003:
Strictly Midwest Movies and Short Hits Fest (SMMASH)
Mid-American Premier Screening - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Presented by Reel Cinema Entertainment, this festival celebrates the best in Midwestern Filmmaking. The festival ran October 19 - 23, and presented an awards banquet for filmmakers on October 26 benefiting the American Red Cross. Turquoise won the top prize -- the AUDIENCE TASTE AWARD -- and was also nominated for two additional awards (the coveted 'Tasties'). "Move over Oscars. Watch out Golden Globes. Here come the Tasties." Mpls Star Tribune MORE INFO HERE
The New York International Independent Film & Video Festival
World Premier Screening - Hollywod, California
Largest Festival of its kind which ran September 18 - 28. Opening Night celebration was held in the Ballroom at the Wyndham Bel Age. Screening venue was at the premier art house in L.A., the Laemmle Fairfax Theatre in Hollywood (7907 Beverly Blvd). Screening date: Saturday September 20, 8pm.
June 2003:
L.A. Film School
Special Exhibition - Los Angeles, California
Trailer and Gunfight Scene screened for audience of 250, mostly professional editors, at the 3rd Anniversary gathering of the Final Cut Pro Users Group. Very enthusiastic response and great connections made!
"Turquoise is a true independent endeavor, produced on a micro-budget of less than $7000, with principal photography completed in just 3 weeks. The quality of the final product, we are proud to say, far surpasses the limitations of money and time." - LAFCPUG Website MORE INFO HERE
Preview Screening and Fundraiser - Idyllwild, California
Gala event attended by 200 people from all over Southern California! The movie was a huge success, even in a rough-cut preview!