48 hour film festival Cincinnati

[Rex_Tremende]

Well, what a fun evening that was! The only bad thing was that I got stood up on my date, but I had anticipated this, anyway. How nice it was to meet Adam and his lovely wife! (I do recall her name, but since I don't know if it is permissible to use it here, I will refer to her as Mrs. Duke.)

When I arrived, an usher spotted me in my kilt and asked me where *my* wife was - he had mistaken me for Adam - I mean, really, how many guys do you find in Covington, KY, running about in kilts, anyway? On closer inspection, and after much assurance on my part that I've never been married, he could see that I was taller, older, grayer, and had considerably less hair. I explained that I was there at Adam's invitation.

The Dukes arrived a short while later, and we made acquaintance over drinks. Adam wore a Braveheart Warrior tank and roomy Freelander sporran. I was in my black UK mocker. Coincidentally, we both wore green shirts. As we made our way to our seats, Mrs. Duke admired my footwear, which I call my Fischer-Price Learn-and-Do Action Boots.

The films were introduced by the local producer of the program (I believe), who explained that each team had to write, film, and produce a short movie (seven minutes, max) in a particular genre (horror, comedy, silent, etc.), determined by random draw. Each film must include three elements: a prop (an egg), a character (Rev. Paul Schwartz), and a line of text ("That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard!").

Adam's recommendations, the immigrant geese mockumentary, the chicken love story, and his own Kincaid Kode, were far and away the best of the lot. One has to marvel at the amount of creativity that can be packed in to such a short amount of time. I don't even know where to begin on reviewing these - really, you just have to see them to understand them. There is probably a festival in a city near you.

On the way out of the Carnegie Center, I was asked what was up about the kilts, were we part of a RenFair thing or what? Nope, we're just friends who like to wear kilts, that's all.

Adam - thanks for the invitation - I really enjoyed the films and meeting you both. I forgot to give you my card - but let's get together again sometime before too long.

Regards,
Rex in Cincinnati and sometimes Northern Kentucky

[arrogcow]

It was truely great that Rex made it out to see the films (and a bonus that he actually liked mine). I think this is the first time I have been with another kilter in public that wasn't at a kilt related event).

For info, my wife's name is Maureen, and she still uses her maiden name no is not Mrs. Duke. My kilt for the evening was also a 5 yard machine made from Scottishkilts.net. Rex's boots are cool.

Thnks again for coming.

Adam

[GreenDragon]

<-- cincinnatian! but 5 months too late.

[Rex_Tremende]

Adam -

I have been wondering - where did your film end up in the rankings???

Hello Juggalo.

Regards,
Rex in Cincinnati

[tp_magill]

I haven't been actively reading here for a couple of months (promotion at work means extra money, but extra work sometimes, too!).

Looks like I missed a good time. I woulda if I coulda helped - honest! Mebbe next time.

Looks like we're up to - what - five in Cincy posting here?

[arrogcow]

Adam -

I have been wondering - where did your film end up in the rankings???

Hello Juggalo.

Regards,
Rex in Cincinnati

In a word (or three) "We got screwed". While I didn't expect to win over all (I thought the geese had it), I did expect an award of somekind. Nothing, and I've had people from several teams say they were surprised at us taking nothing as well.

Adam

[Big Dave]

In a word (or three) "We got screwed". While I didn't expect to win over all (I thought the geese had it), I did expect an award of somekind. Nothing, and I've had people from several teams say they were surprised at us taking nothing as well.

Adam

Take it as a complement, 'cause some of the most talented people don't get the recognition they deserve. Just keep doing what you love.