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Winners of PAH-FEST: Motown '08

This past week (July 14-21), PAH Nation presented its second annual festival, PAH-FEST Motown, at Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan. The festival went without a hitch, featuring stories that reflected the community, as well as seminars, speakers and live webcasts that brought the community together on campus. PAH Nation also presented its first Spirit Award to Madonna University for becoming a successful franchise. We congratulate the winners of the festival, who all received cash prizes:


Mobiflick: “Esperanza” by Team Risk

Circus Vision by Rozell Clay

Cellphone Art by Mary Fairgrieve

DigiPortrait by Nancy Boyd and Meghan Griesbeck

Tone Poem by Lisa Dorrough

Best Mobiflick Original Score by Joseph Stevenson for Team Granny Panties

Ears XXI Artistic Award by Uncle Len and the Boyz by Kofi Royal

PAH Nation returns to Motown this Summer!

PAH Nation returns to Madonna University in Livonia, MI to present our annual PAH-FEST Motown (July 14-21). With PAH-FEST’s huge success with Motown, Madonna is the first successful franchise, where the festival runs independently with supervision from PAH Nation headquarters in Hollywood. In addition to Mobiflicks, Cell Phone Art, DigiPortraits, and Tone Poem, the festival will feature seminars, speakers and live Second Life webcasts.

Motown Festival Director, Sue Boyd, said “Four students from Madonna University participated in the first PAH-FEST in Grants, New Mexico where they grew not only as film makers, but as people. It seemed a natural progression to have our own PAH-FEST and with the guidance of Christopher Coppola and his entire PAH Nation team we are holding our second PAH-FEST this year. With his support of our Broadcast and Cinema Arts program, Christopher has lent his vision as a film maker to many aspiring students. PAH-FEST gives us the opportunity to help others with this same passion of storytelling. We believe our little PAH seed is taking root and the stories we are sharing with our community is testament to what PAH is all about.”

Winners of miniPAH: Las Vegas!

While the glitzy town of Las Vegas was bustling with out-of-town tourists, the heart and soul of Las Vegas was felt during miniPAH: Vegas with the local people who live and work there, telling their stories reflecting themselves and their community. Congratulations to the winners:

Cell Phone Art by Dawn Schlink
DigiPortraits by Gwen Parsons
Cellular Tone Poem by Mark Otto
Circus Vision by Miriam Schlink

miniPAH: Las Vegas coming June 6-8!

Just coming off the heels of California’s miniPAH: Hi-Desert, PAH Nation’s desert travel continues to glitzy town of Las Vegas, NV, where we will present miniPAH: Las Vegas on June 6-8 at the CSB School of Broadcasting (8985 South Eastern Avenue). Festival competitions will include Cell Phone Art, DigiPortraits, Circus Vision, and Cellular Tone Poem. Cash prizes will be awarded to winners of each category. Please stay tuned for specific event details.

Winners of miniPAH: California Hi-Desert!

The three towns of California's Hi-Desert--Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, and 29 Palms--joined as one to participate in miniPAH: California Hi-Desert. The stories reflected the cross sections of these communities. Congratulations to the winners:

Cell Phone Art by Alec Earnest
DigiPortraits by Olivia De-Haulleville
Circus Vision by Shane Robinson
Cellular Tone Poem by Cristie Carter, Jamie Hafler

miniPAH: California Hi-Desert coming in May!

As Spring goes into full bloom, PAH Nation heads to the California Hi-Desert on May 2-4. MiniPAH: California Hi-Desert will take place simultaneously in three desert towns: 29 Palms, Joshua Tree, and Yucca Valley. We will present four categories of competition: Cell Phone Art, DigiPortraits, Circus Vision, and Cellular Tone Poem. All events are free and participants get a chance to win cash prizes.

FRIDAY, May 2

Cell Phone Art:
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Water Canyon Café (55884 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley)
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM at 29 Palms Inn (73950 Inn Avenue, 29 Palms)
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Red Arrow Gallery (61010 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree)

DigiPortraits at 3 locations:
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Water Canyon Café (55884 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley)
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM at 29 Palms Inn (73950 Inn Avenue, 29 Palms)
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Red Arrow Gallery (61010 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree)

Cellular Tone Poems
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Water Canyon Café (55884 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley)
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM at 29 Palms Inn (73950 Inn Avenue, 29 Palms)
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Red Arrow Gallery (61010 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree)


SATURDAY, May 3

Cell Phone Art:
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Water Canyon Café (55884 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley)
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM at 29 Palms Inn (73950 Inn Avenue, 29 Palms)
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Red Arrow Gallery (61010 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree)

DigiPortraits:
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Water Canyon Café (55884 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley)
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM at 29 Palms Inn (73950 Inn Avenue, 29 Palms)
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Red Arrow Gallery (61010 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree)

Cellular Tone Poems:
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Water Canyon Café (55884 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley)
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM at 29 Palms Inn (73950 Inn Avenue, 29 Palms)
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Red Arrow Gallery (61010 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree)


SUNDAY, May 4

Circus Vision:
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at 29 Palms Inn (73950 Inn Avenue, 29 Palms)

Awards Ceremony:
7:00 PM at 29 Palms Inn (73950 Inn Avenue, 29 Palms)

Digital Amnesty Opens for Submissions!

The 2008 Digital Amnesty competition is open for film submissions. In modern society, where art created by the people has become waste, Digital Amnesty provides another chance for films to be seen and heard all over the world. From a Fisher Price toy camera to a more pro-sumer camera, great stories can be told with any digital tool. Whether your story is dark or light, happy or sad, Digital Amnesty seeks films that celebrate the human spirit and showcase themes about good will and human connections.

Films must be digitally shot and 7 minutes or less. Entry fee is only $7.77 and gives you a chance to win the 2008 PAH NATION Digital Amnesty Award with a cash prize of $777! Winner will be announced in October 2008 during PAH-FEST Hollywood.

Winners of PAH-FEST Chicago

PAH-FEST Chicago--the week-long festival--brought together the community of Chicago and a sense of excitement to Columbia College. From the competitive spirit of the Italian Bocce Ball teams to the history of the Midwest Dancing Canepa family, the stories of PAH-FEST Chicago showcased the diversity and unique voices of the windy city. We are pleased to announce to the winners, who were all awarded cash prizes:

Mobiflicks: “Doors Open” by David Cantor
Cell Phone Art by Tom Bluett
Cellular Tone Poem by Nathanial Smith
DigiPortraits by Michael Lencioni
Mobiflicks Music Score by Chris Beckstrom for Team Canepa
EARS XXI Creative Achievement Award: Team Crystal Lake
Circus Vision by Veronique

PAH-FEST Chicago introduces Cellular Tone Poem

To tap into the creative process of hearing pictures and seeing music, PAH nation introduces Cellular Tone Poem competition during PAH-FEST Chicago. Local participants compose a 2 minute tone piece about themselves and their community. Then, using a video-enabled cell phone, participants find visual images that sync with their music. Bring your original scores, and we’ll provide a cell phone to shoot.

Tone Poem takes place:

Columbia College
1104 S Wabash, 8th floor
Competition runs until Saturday, March 29 at 1:00 pm Chicago time.

Finalists of Mobiflicks Competition at PAH-FEST: Chicago

PAH-FEST Chicago received an array of stories that reflect the diversity and international flavor of the windy city. We are pleased to announce the 8 teams of finalists, who will be provided with everything to make their 6 minute films over the course of 5 days.

TEAM BROKEN ACCENT
TEAM SALVAGE
TEAM ELEVATE
TEAM CRYSTAL LAKE
TEAM BOCCE BALL
TEAM DANCING CANEPAS
TEAM RAVENSWOOD
TEAM FONZ BOXING CLUB

The finished films will be viewed by a panel of celebrity judges and screened at our Awards Ceremony at Columbia College on Sunday, March 30 at 7:00 PM (CST), as well as get distributed on PAH Nation's on-line theatre. The winning team will be awarded a cash prize of $1,500.