moving pictures: short films about minnesota's greatest generation
In August 2005, the Minnesota Historical Society marked the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II by launching the Minnesota's Greatest Generation Project, a comprehensive campaign to explore the life and legacy of Minnesotans who grew up amid the depression of the 1930s, came of age during World War II, and participated in the boom that followed in the wake of the War. The Greatest Generation Project explores how events at home and abroad affected their lives and created a legacy shared by all Minnesotans. The "Moving Pictures - Shared Stories of Minnesota's Greatest Generation" film initiative is one piece of the campaign to preserve these important stories. Filmmakers of all ages and abilities are invited to submit films 10 minutes or less in length. Any aspect of the life and legacy of an individual or a group from the Greatest Generation can be explored. The best films will receive cash prizes.
- Submission deadline: September 15
- Screening date: October 8
- Register today!
This first edition of our e-newsletter is meant to inform and inspire you as you share your stories of Minnesota's Greatest Generation.
For complete details, visit www.mnhs.org/mggfilm
Information
Moving Pictures Informational Workshop
A partnership between the Minnesota Historical Society and IFP Minnesota: Center for Media Arts
Documentary filmmaker and IFP board member Melody Gilbert will give some tips on how to prepare, shoot, and edit your documentaries, and a representative from IFP (www.ifpmn.org) will be on hand to discuss your equipment needs. Project Manager Randal Dietrich will provide further details on this initiative and show clips from applicable films.
With family reunions and weekends at the cabin coming up, this is the ideal time to start thinking about capturing the unique stories of Minnesota's Greatest Generation!
- Wednesday, June 28, 7-9 pm
- Location: IFP, 2446 University Ave. W., St. Paul
- FREE (pre-registration required, limit 50 attendees)
- Registration deadline: June 26
- RSVP: Randal Dietrich, Project Manager, at randal.dietrich@mnhs.org
*Technical workshops will be offered in July for those attending on June 28.
Inspiration
Looking to take the leap into filmmaking?
Check out these opportunities:
48 Hour Film Festival:
Weekend of June 9, Screenings June 13-15
During the weekend of June 9, filmmakers throughout the Twin Cities area will take part in the 48 Hour Film Project. The Project's mission is to advance filmmaking and promote filmmakers. Through its festival/competition, the Project encourages filmmakers and would-be filmmakers to get out there and make movies. The tight deadline of 48 hours puts the focus squarely on the filmmakers; emphasizing creativity and teamwork skills, and putting an emphasis on "doing" instead of "talking." Each team will draw the genre for its film out of a hat. In addition, a required character, prop, and line of dialogue will be announced.
All of the completed films will screen June 13-15 at the Riverview Theatre in Minneapolis.
Visit www.48hourfilm.com/minneapolis
Square Lake Solstice Film Festival:
Saturday, June 17, 1 pm - 1 am
The festival is held each year on a 14-acre hobby farm near Square Lake beach, 8 miles north of Stillwater and only 40 minutes from the Twin Cities. Bands perform on an outdoor stage beneath a parachute canopy with professional lighting and sound. Films are shown inside a rustic barn during the day and after dark next to the outdoor stage on a movie theater-sized screen.
Visit www.solsticefestival.org
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