2012 Red carpet Showcase – Fulton, MO

On Monday, April 30, 2012, William Woods University film students and alumni participated in their second annual Red Carpet Showcase at the Fulton B&B Cinema 8 theaters. These talented students exhibited many of their short films they had produced over the academic year, including several narratives, a documentary, and an old-style radio play. The following photo album captures the celebration of these films during that night.

 

KRCG-13 was in attendance and covered the event on their 10pm News.  The link to  Mike DeFranco's report is here: http://www.connectmidmissouri.com/news/story.aspx?id=748275#.UD7wVhw4KIw

 

Awards for achievements in performance and technical talents were presented at the end of the night.  This year's awards went to:

• Jessica Bargate of Jefferson City, MO, Best Editor and Best Cinematography for her documentary, Stories of Beginnings.

• John Couper of Columbia, MO, Best Sound Design and Best Cinematography for The Smithtown Shadow.

• Scott Barker of Mexico, MO, Best Screenwriting for Surprise Dinner.

• Adrienne Dickerson of Christiansburg, VA, Best Screenwriting for Marena Nelson: Private Eye.

• Derek McCawley of Phoenix, AR, and Scott Barker -- the C47 Award.

• Jenny Morris of Overland Park, KS, Best Supporting Actress for The Telescope.

• T.J. Green of Brandon, MS, Best Supporting Actor for The Smithtown Shadow.

• Nick Hoover of Kingdom City, MO, Best Supporting Actor for Fixer.

 

Appearing on the big screen in front of a cultural icon, the 45-foot tall Hollywood sign in the Santa Monica Mountains, WWU alumnus Joshua Potter announced the big awards, adding another Oscar touch to the night.

 

The recipients were:

• Lincoln Purvis of Montgomery City, MO, Best Visual Effects, for Faceoff on Lost Creek Bridge.

• Amanda Coker of Dallas, TX, Best Actress in a Leading Role, for True Fiction.

• Calvin Hawkins of Wentzville, MO, Best Actor in a Leading Role, for both The Smithtown Shadow and The Telescope.

• Lincoln Purvis, Best Director, for The Telescope.