Well the 4th Annual Student Horror Film Festival was successful again even with a power failure. It takes a lot of time to market, design and develop this festival for the students, but its well worth it. To see the kids faces when they win an award for best film and to hear them scream when they win is just simply excellent. We were fortunate to offer a Best of Show award, which went to Bethlehem Area Vo-Tech, where the students get to spend the day on the set of a horror film being shot in New York City. What kid would not want that prize?
Next year will be our 5th year of promoting this event and we are looking to get all the middle schools and high schools in the Lehigh Valley involved. Parents, teachers this is a great contest that teaches kids about team work, deadlines and gives them a creative outlet. Get involved, become a sponsor, and attend next year’s event. The date is October 9th, 2009.
Go to www.emmausarts.org to see the winning teams and their scores.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Emmaus Arts Alive in the Lehigh Valley
Come out and support the arts this weekend, Oct 31 - Nov 1st 2009 as the Emmaus Arts Commission brings you music, dance and film. On Oct. 31st at 7:00 pm come and dance to the music of Vinyl Diner at the Emmaus VFW in downtown Emmaus. The cost of the dance is $10.00 and is our 1st annual Halloween Party.
On Nov. 1st at 4:00 pm at Eyer Middle School in Macungie, PA come and see what middle school and high school students created in 96-hours as we bring you our 4th Annual Student Horror Film Festival sponsored by MetroMix and Olympus. For more information go to www.emmausarts.org
On Nov. 1st at 4:00 pm at Eyer Middle School in Macungie, PA come and see what middle school and high school students created in 96-hours as we bring you our 4th Annual Student Horror Film Festival sponsored by MetroMix and Olympus. For more information go to www.emmausarts.org
Friday, September 26, 2008
"It's alive! It's alive!"
The 4th Annual Student Horror Film Festival is alive and kicking. The kickoff is October 10th at 6:00 pm. All the information will be posted on our website at http://www.emmausarts.org/
If you are unable to attend the kickoff meeting, the rules and regulations will be posted on our website, we only ask that you notify us via email who your team is so we can prepare for the influx of films. I have heard trash talk between schools already that this year they will be the winner, which is great. Who will win, who will loose? If you are from outside the area and want to sign up a team, you must:
If you are unable to attend the kickoff meeting, the rules and regulations will be posted on our website, we only ask that you notify us via email who your team is so we can prepare for the influx of films. I have heard trash talk between schools already that this year they will be the winner, which is great. Who will win, who will loose? If you are from outside the area and want to sign up a team, you must:
- Email us the team names, school and age.
- Email us a compressed version of your final film before the deadline, Tuesday at 6:00 pm
- Send the uncompressed version via mail to us at 28 South 4th St, Emmaus, PA 18049.
- The final film must match the compressed version of the film you emailed or you will be disqualified.
NOTE: We have several teams signed up as of today and this is looking to be a very good contest.
Good luck to everyone who has the stamina!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Student Horror Contest and Rules
The Emmaus Arts Commission has decided on a date, rules and time period for the 4th Annual Student Horror Film Festival. We have decided to extend the amount of time students have to create, conceptualize, shoot and deliver a less than 6 minute film. What we have seen over the years, since we began this contest as a 48-hour event is the quality of cinema that we now receive.
Last year we gave the student 72 hours to perform the above task. We added into the contest a 2-hour seminar on film techniques, which many of the students found helpful. Our goal for this film festival is to target teachers within visual communication, AV and film departments to use our film contest as an outlook for many students who need a way to express their creativity, dedication and team work. This year’s festival is 96 hours because we see that students need access to equipment that schools have.
The festival begins on October 10th at 6:00 pm in Downtown Emmaus. Our rules and regulations will be posted on our website, http://www.emmausarts.org/ at that time. This year’s event will be shown at Eyer Middle School in Macungie, PA on November 1st.
I would like to thank the following companies who have recognized our event and support this year’s festival:- MetroMix
- Olympus
- PA Council of the Arts
- Peachpit Press
Also all the patrons who purchased ads in our full color brochure, thank you so much for your support.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Emmaus Arts Swings
The Emmaus Arts Commission is swinging into summer on August 23, 2008 with a Swing Dance at the Emmaus VFW, 316, Main Street, Emmaus, from 7-11 pm. The event is sponsored by the Emmaus Arts Commission, and featuring The Red Hill Band, a fifteen member band playing the sassy sounds of the 1940's such as Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and many others.
Swing dance lessons will be taught by Hilary and Jeremy Trethewey, from Elkton, MD from 7-8:00 pm, the concert begins at 8-11:00 pm. Cost for the event is $12.00 (includes 1-hour dance lesson) or $10.00 for the event which does not include a dance lesson and doors open at 8:00 pm for those not participating in the lessons. Tickets for the event can be purchased at the door or you may contact us if you would like to reserve tickets in advance, seating is limited.
Swing dance lessons will be taught by Hilary and Jeremy Trethewey, from Elkton, MD from 7-8:00 pm, the concert begins at 8-11:00 pm. Cost for the event is $12.00 (includes 1-hour dance lesson) or $10.00 for the event which does not include a dance lesson and doors open at 8:00 pm for those not participating in the lessons. Tickets for the event can be purchased at the door or you may contact us if you would like to reserve tickets in advance, seating is limited.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Emmaus Arts Commission Events
The Emmaus Arts Commission has just outlined our line-up for the 2008 season. The arts commission has developed several festivals, concerts and other events for this year. To kick-off the 2008 season we had a very successful Winter Snow Blast Festival, with ice sculptures, entertainment and finished it off with another successful concert.
These events are tentative events and could change during the year. Our events are:
These events are tentative events and could change during the year. Our events are:
- August 23, 2008 – Swing Dance at the Emmaus VFW. 7-8 pm will be for anyone interested in getting lessons. 8 – 11 pm will be the swing dance. The band is yet to be determined.
- October 4, 2008 – The 3rd Annual Emmaus Front Porch Walk. Enjoy the neighborhoods of Emmaus, see the beautiful front porches and browse original arts and crafts. For those of you looking for new art to hang in your house the EAC will be hosting a Recycled Art Auction.
- October 19, 2008 – The 4th Annual Student Horror Film Festival. Students from the Lehigh Valley and beyond compete in an 88-hour contest. Students have 88-hours to shoot, edit, and produce a less than 6 minute movie. If you strong willed, enjoy a challenge, love to shot video then this it he contest for you. For more information click here.
- October 18, 2008 – Emmaus Halloween Parade. This year the Emmaus Arts Commission will be marching in the event with a float.
- October 31, 2008 – Emmaus Arts Commission 1st Annual Halloween Dance at the Emmaus VFW. The band is yet to be determined. This will be an event to remember with contests, raffles, costumes.
If any of these events interest you or you would like to become involved please contact us from our website at www.emmausarts.org
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