Firefly Ambush

Took a walk last week and I got ambushed by fireflies! It sure made my day. Good thing I had my trusty 7D. What do you with random footage of fireflies? The correct answer is set it to The Album Leaf and hope that makes up for the shakiness.

Bugs in the Air.

Saw this little narrated animation on NPR's website this morning. Robert Krulwich reminds me once again that journalism is nothing more than the right blend of teaching and storytelling. This is the kind of news that leaves you satisfied and nourished.

Best Direction & Best Song - SATO 48 2010

Last night we took home Best Song or Music and Best Direction!

We were also in the running for Best Film, Art Direction, Cinematography, Female Performance, Male Performance, Screenwriting and Audience Favorite. Good Job team!

Lisa Cat, Best Cat Performance

Jeremy Wells, Camera

Sarah Reule, Talent

Jeff Houghton, Talent

Nate Black & Brandon Goodwin, Directors

Grant Hendrickson of Cat's Pajamas, Vocals & Music for "Love & Allergies".

Todd Gummerman of Cornbelt Chorus, Produced & Recorded Music for "Love & Allergies"

Congrats to Fear Itself, (listed below in my top 6 picks) from Pulse Studios. They cleaned up, taking home 4 or 5 awards including Best Film. Frank Gonzales recorded these videos of the awards on his cell phone. Thanks Frank!

The Best of SATO 48 2010

This year there were over 90 teams in the SATO 48 Film Challenge, 80 of witch are eligible for awards. Here's my top 6 picks from this year (that I've seen):

The Maiden Voyage of August Juncture's Incredible Time Machine from Chris Beckman on Vimeo.

If these 5 films get disqualified for some reason I think we've got a pretty good chance! Well done competition, well done. We've got some talent here in 417 land!

As a bonus, everyone who did SATO needs to watch this one from worms films:

Cornbelt Chorus - Go Home

This video was recorded on a snowy winters night in the servant's quarters of an 19th century mansion on the outskirts of Springfield Missouri. That's all you need to know.

A very special thanks to everyone who showed up to help out with this one.