Archive for February, 2009

Providence –The winner of the 2008 Providence 48 Hour Film Project, “Man of The People”, will screen at Filmapalooza at the Miami International Film Festival on the weekend of March 13. The film was made in only 48 hours by Exile Movies, led by Mark Fogarty. After winning the Providence 48HFP event, the film is now competing against 69 other films from 15 countries on four continents for the title of Best Film of the 2008 48 Hour Film Project, which comes with a $5,000 cash prize.

Exile Movies shot their film in Providence, Rhode Island. “Man of The People” tells the story of Senator Dan Connelly, brilliantly played by Dan Dawson. The movie co-stars Erin Megin, Chach Dziadosz, Deb Condit, Jon Audette, Joe Henry, Kathleen Knight, Michele Metivier and Jonathan Jacobs and features original music by Josh Csehak with an original song written by Harrison Condit.

The Exile crew banded together to make the film in just under 48 Hours without any pre-planning at all.  While many 48 Hour Film Project teams have meetings in advance, Exile wanted to stay true to the spirit of the competition.  The crew clicked together immediately.  The film was beautifully shot by Director of Photography, David Kruta, with lighting design by Scott Crowningshield, and sound by Dana Neugent.  The film was co-produced by Michele Metivier and Assistant Directed by Beth Czerny.  The film was shot all around Rhode Island at various locations including Eddy’s bar.  Then the film was edited at Condit studios by Philip Kruta & Jose Reyes.

Exile Movies is currently working on a feature film entitled “smalltown” as well as the web-based series, “The Devil Has A Variety Show”.

About the 48 Hour Film Project
The 48 Hour Film Project, sponsored by Panasonic, NAB, and Rumblefish, is the oldest and largest timed film competition in the world. In 2009, more than 75 cities will participate, with over 30,000 filmmakers expected. The 48 Hour Film Project’s mission is to advance filmmaking and promote filmmakers. The tight deadline of 48 hours puts the focus squarely on the filmmakers—emphasizing creativity and teamwork. While the time limit places an unusual restriction on the filmmakers, it is also liberating by putting an emphasis on “doing” instead of “talking.” The emphasis is also on building communities of local creative people, facilitating making new connections, showcasing skills, and celebrating what creativity and teamwork can accomplish in just one weekend. The 2009 tour begins in April and ends in October. For more information go to www.48hourfilm.com