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Cleaning Premiere Update
March 20, 2010
Over 50 people attended the Vital Film Works/CML Scriptwriting Contest Film Premiere at Main Library last Saturday!
Thank you to winning script writer Hilary Hirtle, Vital Film Works, the film actors, and everyone who participated. We can hardly wait for next year's contest!
Click HERE to watch the film.
Vital Film Works/CML Scriptwriting Contest Film Premiere
March 09, 2010
It's here!
Remember a couple of months back when we held the Vital Film Works/CML Scriptwriting contest? We asked Franklin County teens ages 12-18 to submit an original short film script.
In January a panel of judges chose Hilary Hirtle's script "Cleaning" as the winner. This script has since been made into an ACTUAL SHORT FILM by the lovely people at Vital Film Works (a local production company) using real actors!
Come to the Film Premiere at Main Library this Saturday, March 13, at 2:00 pm. in the Auditorium.
Watch the trailer here: vitalfilmworks.com/cleaning
Can't make it out this Saturday? No problem! You can come to one of the many showings of Cleaning held at the following library locations:
Driving Park Branch: Wed. March 17 @ 3 pm
Franklinton Branch: Tues. March 16 @ 4:30 pm
Hilltop Branch: Wed. March 17 @ 4:30 pm
Linden Branch: Wed. March 17 @ 4:30 pm
Livingston Branch: Mon. March 15 @ 4 pm
New Albany Branch: Wed. March 17 @ 3 pm
Northern Lights Branch: Wed. April 14 @ 4 pm
Northside Branch: Wed. April 7 @ 4 pm
Parsons Branch: Fri. March 23 @ 4 pm
Teen Tech Week 2010
March 07, 2010
Today, March 7, is the first day of Teen Tech Week 2010. "What's 'Teen Tech Week,'" you may ask. Well, the short definition is it's a week in March when the library offers free, fun, techy programs for teens.
Check out what's going on at your nearest Columbus Metropolitan Library location! Make sure to search by program type "Teen."
2010 Winter Olympic Games: 17 Days of Amazing
February 28, 2010
Today marks the end of the 2010 Winter Olympics, and what a wild ride it has been!
From American figure skater Evan Lysacek narrowly defeating defending champion Yevgeny Plushenko, to American snowboarder Shaun White finally showcasing his "Double McTwist," to the Canadian women's hockey team beating out the U.S. for the gold, the excitement and madness never seemed to stop!
What was your favorite Winter Olympics moment?
Shiver the next Twilight?
February 17, 2010
When it comes to popular books and films it seems that vampiremania is slowly but surely giving way to a werewolf craze. I'm not talking about Taylor Lautner and his swarms of female fans or The Wolfman (2010), which was released on Feb. 12th.
Since its release back in August there has been buzz surrounding Maggie Stiefvater's fantasy novel Shiver, the first of a three book series. The story is about the complicated and bittersweet relationship between 17 year-old Grace, and Sam, a teenage boy who turns into a wolf every winter, and can only spend a few sweet months with Grace as a human in the summer. Soon the time will come when Sam will remain in his wolf form permanently, and he and Grace must risk it all to find a way for him to stay human.
You can read reviews excerpts from the book here. There even has been talk of a film in the works! Shiver's sequel, Linger, is due out in hardcover in July.
Have you read Shiver? If so, what did you think? Better question: if and when a movie is made, who should play Grace and Sam?
Winner of Teen Scriptwriting Contest Announced!
February 08, 2010
Hilary Hirtle of Westerville is the winner of our first ever Vital Film Works/CML Scriptwriting Contest! Hilary’s script, titled "Cleaning," was chosen by a panel of judges from a total of 25 scripts that were submitted.
"Cleaning" is about a teen named Max who, on a seemingly normal afternoon, allows his imagination to get the better of him. Vital Film Works will film the script (using real actors!) later this month. The final short film will premiere during Teen Tech Week (March 7-13) at several library locations. There will be more info coming soon!
We at Columbus Metropolitan Library would like to give special thanks to the guys at Vital Film Works and to the judges for all of their hard work. Also, thank you everyone who submitted a script. There were some really impressive scripts submitted and picking just one winner proved quite a challenge! Read what two of the judges had to say about the experience:
"It was an honor to participate in judging the many talented submissions that came through the CML Script Writing contest. These young minds contain a great deal of creativity. Opportunities such as this contest allow these students to obtain feedback from multiple sources within the film industry that they may not otherwise have been exposed. My support is always available." - Amber Mikesell, President Mid Ohio Filmmakers Association
"I believe it is the responsibility of civic partners like Vital Film Worksand The Columbus Metropolitan Library to foster ambition and creativity among youth in our community. Programs like the "Script-to-Production" contest provide an invaluable mentoring opportunity and teach young adults what it means to realize a project from idea to completion. As a writer, director and college-level educator, I was very impressed with the range of scripts submitted for consideration. Each script I read was thoughtful and had a distinctive point of view. I would recommend the future continuation of this program and am excited to follow its path." - Jennifer Reeder, Filmmaker, Associate Professor, and Director of Graduate Studies, School of Art and Design, University of Illinois at Chicago
"The Vital Film Works CML Scriptwriting Contest is an exciting opportunity for students to receive hands-on experience from industry professionals. It allows the students to gain the necessary skills required to build a strong foundation in scriptwriting. Through learning various aspects of this discipline including proper formatting, production feasibility, character development, and effective dialogue, students are provided with the understanding of the key elements that are essential to creating an effective script. As a production veteran having worked in this industry for over ten years, I recognize the value in a program of this nature and hope to see it continue grow in the future. - Christina Grozik, Producer/Director of "And The Winner Is..."
Author JD Salinger Dies
January 29, 2010
Well known author JD Salinger has died of natural causes at the age of 91. His best known novel, The Catcher in the Rye, has been required reading for high schools students across America since its publication in 1952. The story is narrated by the character Holden Caulfield, an angsty and rebellious 17 year-old who leaves his prep school to wander around New York for three days. The book is often challenged due to the main character's use of profanity.
Have you read The Catcher in the Rye? If so, what did you think?
"Hope for Haiti"
January 23, 2010
Last night (Friday, Jan. 22) MTV, CBS, NBC, and eight other major television stations aired "Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief," a global telethon that raised money to help the victims of the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that devastated Haiti on January 12th.
George Clooney, Anderson Cooper, and Wyclef Jean, a native of Haiti, hosted the event, while many other A-list celebrities like Drew Barrymore, Selena Gomez, and the Jonas Brothers took calls for donations. The two-hour long special was jam packed with moving performances by artists such as Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Rihanna, and Jay-Z.
Are you doing something in your school or at home to help the people of Haiti? If so, we want to know! Please feel free to comment.
Last Day to Submit Script!
January 04, 2010
Today, January 4, 2010, is the last day to submit a script for the Vital Film Works/CML Scriptwriting Contest. You can E-mail your script to johnd@vitalfilmworks.com or drop off a printed copy at Main Library or any of our 21 branches. Remember, Main Library and all library branches close at 8:00 p.m. tonight. Good luck!
Vital Film Works/CML Scriptwriting Contest Submission Deadline Extended
December 09, 2009
Attention:
The deadline to submit a script for the Vital Film Works/CML Scriptwriting Contest has been extended to MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2010.
Scripts can be submitted in printed form to staff at Main Library or any of our 21 branches. Or, they can be e-mailed to johnd@vitalfilmworks.com. Either way, make sure that you include a signed application form, which which can be found HERE.
Good luck!