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Otis Film Fest

Near the end of 2009 we had an opportunity to work on award plaques for the Otis Film Festival held annually at Regent University. The awards were to be given to various winners at the festival in six different categories (see list below for award and award winners). Chris Free who participated in the festival was also in charge of finding the appropriate ceremonial gifts. He came to us looking for rustic and aged plaques which would honor the outstanding attempts at cinema at Regent.

We produced awards with a rough deep brown patina that gave them an antique look. We also allowed the fill of the etch (the text) to pull out in certain areas to add further effect. The final result was something very original and far from the ordinary plaques or trophies commonly given at award ceremonies.

We thank Chris for seeking us out to help in this project and we hope we can be of service in the future. Congratulations to all the winners at this years Otis Film Festival.

The Otis Film Festival is annually hosted by the Council of Graduate Students and Regent Undergrad Council.

BEST FILM
Brittle Time – Producer & Director: Caleb Stern, Writer: Michael Boling

2ND PLACE
Standing Outside – Producer: Christopher Free, Director: Joshua Overbay, Writer: Molly Hughes, Director of Photography: Benjamin Dyer

3RD PLACE
3. Sad Sarajevo – Producer: Stephanie Bain, Director/ Writer: Jon Mark Nail

BEST ACTOR
Ryan Clemens

BEST ACTRESS
Anna Koehler

MALENDOWSKI AWARD
Crab Feast or Famine – Producer/ Director: Kat Moo

-Douglas

Gallery Central: The Artist Hang Out

Recently it has come to our attention that there aren’t many artist outlets in Virginia Beach. Sure, the typical laptop laden tables are always open at Starbucks but for those who are tired of sitting by themselves wondering where all the other creative people are we have an answer.

This summer we want to start hosting evenings for the arts. Discussions, good music, films and even exhibitions of our friends and new acquaintances work. The young contemporary art scene needs to come to life in the area and we hope we can become one of the catalysts. So, if you are looking to expand your thoughts or knowledge of the arts or show off your ideas and art work get in touch with us and we will let you know what is happening around the gallery.

- Douglas