Better Than The Oscars!

Congratulations to the Phocus Media team! Their masterpiece, Day to Die, racked up the most 48 Hour Film Project awards this week, including the big one: Best of Paducah! In the photo above by Keith Ford: Director Jonathan Warren, Still Photographer Drew Swim, Director of Photography Michael Driver, Actor Chuck "Bagel Stealer" Sexton, Writer/Actor Melanie Myers-Hawes, Writer/Actor Gabe "You know I love you, baby" Camacho, Executive Producer/Writer Curt Stewart, Actor Laura "Mine's real" K, Grip/Extra Justin Keeling (and a cameo appearance by Mayor Bill Paxton) are headed to Vegas, baby, for Filmapalooza in April 2010 where they'll compete against other national winners! Maiden Alley Cinema was sold out for two nights this week as we all gathered to watch 13 movies — just eight made it under the deadline! Here's a look at all the awards winners: Phocus Media, Day to Die Best Film Best Directing Best Cinematography Best Editing Best Sound Design Best Use of Dialogue Ghosthouse Records, The Hand Job Best Writing Best Use of Prop Best Graphics A Goodsize Productions, Kyle Jackson: A Spinderella Story Best Acting Best Costumes Funky Little Shack Productions,
 Mitzvah Best Use of Character Best Musical Score The Three Amigas, Action Jackson Best Special Effects Just In Time Films, Pekin Express Best Choreography Can You Loan Me a Friend, You Owe Me Audience Favorite Award If you missed the screenings, you get two more chances! Purchase your tickets online for Tuesday, Sept. 1 or Wednesday, Sept. 2. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the films showing at 7 p.m. Congratulations everyone!

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