Wlaf1450A La Follette teen walked away with the best film award at Postmark LaFollette’s inaugural film festival on Sunday.
Izak Bright, who produced his first film during the class, not only won best film, but also best screenplay.
“I can’t believe it,” Bright said after the award ceremony. “I am just going on adrenaline.”
TOP PHOTO: (left to right) Willy Adkins, Izak Bright explains what he found challenging about producing his first film as Mark “Tank” Carver and Aaron Campbell look on.
Filmworks participants have spent the last six weeks enjoying a series of filmmaking workshops. Under the direction of Willy Adkins, an independent filmmaker and owner of the Chicago based film company, Breaking Fate, participants have been learning the skills needed to produce their own short film.
On Sunday afternoon, participants, who had produced their own short, independent films during the workshop series, presented their films to the public.
Three of the participants, Bright, Mark “Tank” Carver and Aaron Campbell showcased their films. Each film was written, directed and produced by the men.
Awards were presented for Best Screenplay, “Capti” by Izak Bright; Best Music, “Hello, My Name is Roy,” by Aaron Campbell; Best Cinematography, “Memories” by Mark “Tank” Carver; Best Sound, “Hello, My Name is Roy”; Best Editing, “Memories”; Best Story,” Capti”; Best Director, Mark “Tank” Carver and Best Film, “Capti.”
Best Film was the highest award of the festival. Bright will advance to the Smoky Mountain Film Festival on June 22 at Gatlinburg. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 05/06/2019-6AM)