THE LITTLE HOLLYWOOD SHOOT-OUT RETURNS TO KANAB, UT!

Little Hollywood Shootout (2018) Poster

THE LITTLE HOLLYWOOD SHOOT-OUT RETURNS TO BREATHTAKING KANE COUNTY!

Article by Adam Mast

Attention film-makers of all ages and all skill sets! Want to make a movie? Then “The Little Hollywood Shoot-Out” quick turnaround filmmaking competition is for you. Spearheaded by Kelly Stowell and presented by the breathtaking city of Kanab, this is the 8th edition of this Kane County staple.

This is how the “Shoot-Out” will go down. Those interested in taking part, must register at littlehollywoodshootout.org. On Wednesday, April 4th, registrants are required to meet at the historic Parry Lodge in Kanab, UT at high noon. At this meeting, registrants will be given a set of ground rules, a theme, and a list of multiple locations to choose from to be used as a backdrop in their projects. It should be noted that this is a beautiful area to shoot a film. Kane County is rich with film history having served as a home to iconic productions including THE OUTLAW JOSEY WALES and PLANET OF THE APES. Having an opportunity to shoot at these amazing locations is simply the icing on the cake.

Following the meeting at the Parry Lodge, film-makers will then have until 1:30 PM on Friday, April 6th to finish their 5 minute short film projects using any resources available to them. The completed films can be submitted in person or online. There is a $35 entry fee for Indy Pro Division and a $15 fee for Excel Division.

All the completed films will be screened at Kanab’s historic Crescent Moon Theater on Saturday, April 7th (check website for official showtime.) The screenings are free so bring your family and friends and lend your support.

Kanab's historic Crescent Moon Theater - Little Hollywood Shootout

There will be substantial cash prizes awarded to the strongest short films of the bunch, but this competition is really about getting creative and showing off your storytelling abilities, so come on out and take part in the cinematic adventure.

READY…AIM…SHOOT!

For detailed information on “The Little Hollywood Shoot-Out”, CLICK HERE!

A LOOK AT LAST YEAR’S “LITTLE HOLLYWOOD SHOOT-OUT” WINNERS

Adam Mast

Adam Mast has been a lifelong film enthusiast dating back to age 6 when his parents took him to see a little movie called JAWS at a drive-in theater in Northern California. This would lead him to several writing stints for various publications and outlets. Mast would also have a hand in several film projects of various shapes and sizes. In 2014, Mast would join forces with colleague John Pugh to create Cinemast.net as a means discuss film from a fan and analytical perspective. Together, Mast and Pugh would also create the 501 (C)(3) nonprofit, Film and Media Alliance of Southern Utah (FMASU) in 2017. FMASU’s mission is to encourage, inspire and educate filmmaking talent and to preserve film history. Adam currently resides in southern Utah with his amazing wife, Tonja, and their four wonderful children.