Congratulations to the participating writers,
filmmakers and creative teams who submitted
entries for the 2013 Poe Project!
The Poe Project is a creative program hosted by the CFAA and the Sac Public Library - along with sponsors that include Sac City College, The Sac Film & Music Festival, Hot Italian and Access Sacramento In an attempt to merge the literary and the visual, participants had two categories of competition: short film production and screenwriting. Ten short films and seven feature length scripts were submitted- and the winners were awarded over $3,000 in cash prizes and awards at the 2013 Sacramento Film & Music Festival.
THE POE PROJECT AWARDS GALA
Friday, September 13th, 2013
at the historic Crest Theater (10th & K St.)
during the Sac Film & Music Festival
THE POE PROJECT AWARDS GALA
Friday, September 13th, 2013
at the historic Crest Theater (10th & K St.)
during the Sac Film & Music Festival
Poe's works make for some great filmmaking. In 2013, the Capital Film Arts Alliance and the Sacramento Public Library teamed up for a unique program: The Poe Project. Local filmmakers took Poe's works and set them to screen (13 min or less). Take a look at some of the winners, like:
Best Film (Ligeia) https://vimeo.com/74535487
Best College Filmmaker (a dream within a dream) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vVL1Q-JZZE,
Best Traditional Adaptation (the Cast of Amontillado) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwQ2fcqe5w0 and
Best Inspired Work (Ligeia) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPbVDOB4Zu0.
Online View Award: (Annabell Lee - A Tragic Love Story)
8 SCRIPTS WERE SUBMITTED and 11 SHORT FILMS WERE PRODUCED FOR THE POE PROJECT
SIN
Christa Bella
Poe Work: Shadow: A Parable
Summary: "Is life a blessing, in all its glory, its attractions, its temptations? Or is it a sin? And when it is done. What is left? Who are we? Where do we go from here? When we are left with a final choice? Those among you without sin...open the door... Or not..."
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The Dress in The Pit
Priscila Alegria Nunez
Poe's Work: The Pit and The Pendulum
Summary: This short film offers a complete update to Edgar Allan Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum." Set in a contemporary high school, the characters turn ordinary adolescent encounters into a descent into the macabre. In an astonishing twist, a fixation on a dress turns the boy and girl into the subjects of horror. The final twist of the plot simply cannot be anticipated. Characters and plot are inspired by Poe’s depiction of Spanish inquisitors, French Army, torture styles, and the narrator.
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Ligeia (winner - Best Film)
Paul Kramer
Poe's Work: The short story, "Ligeia."
https://vimeo.com/74535487
Summary: The short story, “Ligeia,” by Edgar Allan Poe, suggests that not only is life sustainable through the power of one's will, but a strong will could bring someone back from the dead. In both the classic story and in this film, a writer obsesses over the memories of his dead wife and longs to “restore her to the pathway she had abandoned.” Though this adaptation takes place in the modern world – and uses Poe's actual text as narration – this film looks, sounds and feels as though it could have been made long ago.
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Annabel Lee, a Tragic Love Story (winner: best alternative content, most online views)
David Ridgway
Poe poem is of an older man named Edgar. He is haunted by the loss of the love of his life, Annabel Lee. Many years before, she was tragically ripped from his life, and every day is a painful struggle, and the constant reminder of her for Edgar. It has brought him to the edge of life, even death. One day while strolling the beach for answers he is sent reeling backwards in time to the very essence of his love. His memories move his emotions and passions from the "light of his youth, to the darkness of that tragic day when Annabel Lee was stolen from him by a dark force." This passionate and emotional film is a true reminder of how deep love can be, and the sacrifice we can have to keep it. Enjoy....
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a dream within a dream (winner: best student film)
Lizet Fernandez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vVL1Q-JZZE
Poe's Work: We decided to use the poem "A Dream Within A Dream" as our frame work. The short has voiceover reading the poem with images depicting the lines.
Summary: "a dream within a dream is a short film based on the poem of the same name by Edgar Allan Poe. The film depicts a man dealing with the loss of a true love and the memories that haunt him. As he struggles to shake her grasp, the question is asked ""Is all that we see or seem but a dream within a dream?" The film, directed by Andrew Blankenship and staring Justyn Mettler and Andrea Salazar Fernandez, is an experimental look at the life of Poe and a visual depiction of one of his famous works. Taking from Poe's visual and expressive nature, the film looks to honor his life and his work."
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The Cask of Amontillado (winner: best traditional adaption)
Cathy McGreevy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwQ2fcqe5w0
Poe's Work: The Cask of Amontillado
Summary: There was always the question in Poe's original work of "The Cask of Amontillado" of what happened that led to Montresor taking Fortunato to the cellar. This adaptation gives a brief look prior to and leading into the story of Poe, in an effort to give some answers to these two interesting and mismatched individuals.
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Here Puppy Puppy
Jabriel Mohammed
Poe's Work: The Black Cat
Summary: Allen and Edna Poe had a loving marriage until Pluto showed up. Now Allen gets no affection or respect. Once he is push beyond his limits the consequences will be deadly.
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Annabel Lee: A Paper Doll's Dream
Michelle Barbaria
Poe's Work: Annabel Lee
Summary: It is a straight read of the poem with minimal sound effects. It is a diorama made to look childish and a bit mentally warped. I created the characters as two girls rather than a boy and girl. This can be interpreted as you like. Rather than the standard death scene my Annabel has to be on life support and I think is quite a disturbing thought.
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A Dream Within A Dream
Carlos Hernandez
Poe's Work: A Dream Within A Dream
Summary: A brief glimpse into the creative process. Writers block as well as inspiration comes in many forms.
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William Wilson
Cheryl Bealer-Wynton
Poe's Work: William Wilson
Summary: William Wilson is a brash young man who never thinks about the consequences of his actions until one day a new student shows up, one that only William can see, who calls him on his every transgression. William sets out to destroy his doppleganger, or will he destroy himself?
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Ligiea (winner: best inspired work)
Reggie Waters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPbVDOB4Zu0.
Poe's Work: Ligiea
Summary: Ligiea written by Reginald Waters and Justin Dailey inspired by Edgar Allen Poe is a story about love, pain, and betrayal. A young writer looking for guidance gets more than he bargains for when he meets an old hermit who tells his sad tale.
Here are the winners of the 2013 Poe Project competition...
Congratulations to all!
Beautifully engraved awards and cash prizes went to:
FEATURE LENGTH SCREENWRITING
BEST SCREENPLAY: ($500)
Rumorg6
Jack Dever
SHORT FILMMAKING
BEST FILM OVERALL: ($750)
Ligeia,
Paul Kramer, director and producer
Best Student Film high school: ($250)
The Dress in the Pit,
Priscilla Alegria Nunez producer
Best Student Film college: ($250)
a dream within a dream,
Lizet Fernandez, producer and Andrew Blankenship, director
Best Alternative Content: ($250)
Annabel Lee, a Tragic Love Story,
Dave Ridgway producer
Best Inspiration: ($250)
Ligeia,
Reginald Waters producer
Best Adaptation: ($250)
Cask of Amontillado
Cathy McGreevy, producer and Dean Carl, director
The Poe Project was a creative competition for short filmmaking and feature length script writing, based on or inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Brought to you by the CFAA and the Sacramento Public Library, along with our valued sponsors: The Kline Family Foundation, Sac City College, Sac Film & Music Festival, Access Sacramento, Hot Italian and more!
SUBMITTING FILMMAKERS
• A Dream Within a Dream (Carlos Hernandez) (1:55)
• Cask of Amontillado (Cathy McGreevy) (12:59)
• Annabel Lee: A Tragic Love Story (Dave Ridgeway) (13:00)
• Ligeia (Paul Kramer) (13:00)
• a dream within a dream (Lizet Fernandez) (3:10)
• Here Puppy Puppy (Jabriel Mohammed) (8:49)
• William Wilson (Cheryl Bealer-Wynton) (7:36)
• Ligeia (Reginald Waters) (13:00)
• Annabel Lee: a Paper Doll's Dream (Michelle Barbaria) (2:30)
• The Dress in the Pit (Priscila Alegria Nunez) (9:11)
• SIN (Christa Bella) (13:00)
SUBMITTING SCREENWRITERS
• Evermore - by Gary Wright
• The Other Woman - by Rick Kuebler
• Amontillado - by Steven Schenck
• Black Death - by Kacey Kuebler
• The Pit and the Pendulum - by Catherine McGreevy
• Feeding Satan - by E.G. Fabricant
• William Wilson - by Cheryl Bealer-Wynton
• Rumorg 6 - by Jack Dever
The Poe Project was a featured program of the 14th annual Sacramento Film & Music Festival,
held at the Crest Theater, September 11th-15th, 2013.
Best Film (Ligeia) https://vimeo.com/74535487
Best College Filmmaker (a dream within a dream) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vVL1Q-JZZE,
Best Traditional Adaptation (the Cast of Amontillado) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwQ2fcqe5w0 and
Best Inspired Work (Ligeia) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPbVDOB4Zu0.
Online View Award: (Annabell Lee - A Tragic Love Story)
8 SCRIPTS WERE SUBMITTED and 11 SHORT FILMS WERE PRODUCED FOR THE POE PROJECT
SIN
Christa Bella
Poe Work: Shadow: A Parable
Summary: "Is life a blessing, in all its glory, its attractions, its temptations? Or is it a sin? And when it is done. What is left? Who are we? Where do we go from here? When we are left with a final choice? Those among you without sin...open the door... Or not..."
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The Dress in The Pit
Priscila Alegria Nunez
Poe's Work: The Pit and The Pendulum
Summary: This short film offers a complete update to Edgar Allan Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum." Set in a contemporary high school, the characters turn ordinary adolescent encounters into a descent into the macabre. In an astonishing twist, a fixation on a dress turns the boy and girl into the subjects of horror. The final twist of the plot simply cannot be anticipated. Characters and plot are inspired by Poe’s depiction of Spanish inquisitors, French Army, torture styles, and the narrator.
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Ligeia (winner - Best Film)
Paul Kramer
Poe's Work: The short story, "Ligeia."
https://vimeo.com/74535487
Summary: The short story, “Ligeia,” by Edgar Allan Poe, suggests that not only is life sustainable through the power of one's will, but a strong will could bring someone back from the dead. In both the classic story and in this film, a writer obsesses over the memories of his dead wife and longs to “restore her to the pathway she had abandoned.” Though this adaptation takes place in the modern world – and uses Poe's actual text as narration – this film looks, sounds and feels as though it could have been made long ago.
-------------
Annabel Lee, a Tragic Love Story (winner: best alternative content, most online views)
David Ridgway
Poe poem is of an older man named Edgar. He is haunted by the loss of the love of his life, Annabel Lee. Many years before, she was tragically ripped from his life, and every day is a painful struggle, and the constant reminder of her for Edgar. It has brought him to the edge of life, even death. One day while strolling the beach for answers he is sent reeling backwards in time to the very essence of his love. His memories move his emotions and passions from the "light of his youth, to the darkness of that tragic day when Annabel Lee was stolen from him by a dark force." This passionate and emotional film is a true reminder of how deep love can be, and the sacrifice we can have to keep it. Enjoy....
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a dream within a dream (winner: best student film)
Lizet Fernandez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vVL1Q-JZZE
Poe's Work: We decided to use the poem "A Dream Within A Dream" as our frame work. The short has voiceover reading the poem with images depicting the lines.
Summary: "a dream within a dream is a short film based on the poem of the same name by Edgar Allan Poe. The film depicts a man dealing with the loss of a true love and the memories that haunt him. As he struggles to shake her grasp, the question is asked ""Is all that we see or seem but a dream within a dream?" The film, directed by Andrew Blankenship and staring Justyn Mettler and Andrea Salazar Fernandez, is an experimental look at the life of Poe and a visual depiction of one of his famous works. Taking from Poe's visual and expressive nature, the film looks to honor his life and his work."
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The Cask of Amontillado (winner: best traditional adaption)
Cathy McGreevy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwQ2fcqe5w0
Poe's Work: The Cask of Amontillado
Summary: There was always the question in Poe's original work of "The Cask of Amontillado" of what happened that led to Montresor taking Fortunato to the cellar. This adaptation gives a brief look prior to and leading into the story of Poe, in an effort to give some answers to these two interesting and mismatched individuals.
-------------
Here Puppy Puppy
Jabriel Mohammed
Poe's Work: The Black Cat
Summary: Allen and Edna Poe had a loving marriage until Pluto showed up. Now Allen gets no affection or respect. Once he is push beyond his limits the consequences will be deadly.
-------------
Annabel Lee: A Paper Doll's Dream
Michelle Barbaria
Poe's Work: Annabel Lee
Summary: It is a straight read of the poem with minimal sound effects. It is a diorama made to look childish and a bit mentally warped. I created the characters as two girls rather than a boy and girl. This can be interpreted as you like. Rather than the standard death scene my Annabel has to be on life support and I think is quite a disturbing thought.
-------------
A Dream Within A Dream
Carlos Hernandez
Poe's Work: A Dream Within A Dream
Summary: A brief glimpse into the creative process. Writers block as well as inspiration comes in many forms.
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William Wilson
Cheryl Bealer-Wynton
Poe's Work: William Wilson
Summary: William Wilson is a brash young man who never thinks about the consequences of his actions until one day a new student shows up, one that only William can see, who calls him on his every transgression. William sets out to destroy his doppleganger, or will he destroy himself?
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Ligiea (winner: best inspired work)
Reggie Waters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPbVDOB4Zu0.
Poe's Work: Ligiea
Summary: Ligiea written by Reginald Waters and Justin Dailey inspired by Edgar Allen Poe is a story about love, pain, and betrayal. A young writer looking for guidance gets more than he bargains for when he meets an old hermit who tells his sad tale.
Here are the winners of the 2013 Poe Project competition...
Congratulations to all!
Beautifully engraved awards and cash prizes went to:
FEATURE LENGTH SCREENWRITING
BEST SCREENPLAY: ($500)
Rumorg6
Jack Dever
SHORT FILMMAKING
BEST FILM OVERALL: ($750)
Ligeia,
Paul Kramer, director and producer
Best Student Film high school: ($250)
The Dress in the Pit,
Priscilla Alegria Nunez producer
Best Student Film college: ($250)
a dream within a dream,
Lizet Fernandez, producer and Andrew Blankenship, director
Best Alternative Content: ($250)
Annabel Lee, a Tragic Love Story,
Dave Ridgway producer
Best Inspiration: ($250)
Ligeia,
Reginald Waters producer
Best Adaptation: ($250)
Cask of Amontillado
Cathy McGreevy, producer and Dean Carl, director
The Poe Project was a creative competition for short filmmaking and feature length script writing, based on or inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Brought to you by the CFAA and the Sacramento Public Library, along with our valued sponsors: The Kline Family Foundation, Sac City College, Sac Film & Music Festival, Access Sacramento, Hot Italian and more!
SUBMITTING FILMMAKERS
• A Dream Within a Dream (Carlos Hernandez) (1:55)
• Cask of Amontillado (Cathy McGreevy) (12:59)
• Annabel Lee: A Tragic Love Story (Dave Ridgeway) (13:00)
• Ligeia (Paul Kramer) (13:00)
• a dream within a dream (Lizet Fernandez) (3:10)
• Here Puppy Puppy (Jabriel Mohammed) (8:49)
• William Wilson (Cheryl Bealer-Wynton) (7:36)
• Ligeia (Reginald Waters) (13:00)
• Annabel Lee: a Paper Doll's Dream (Michelle Barbaria) (2:30)
• The Dress in the Pit (Priscila Alegria Nunez) (9:11)
• SIN (Christa Bella) (13:00)
SUBMITTING SCREENWRITERS
• Evermore - by Gary Wright
• The Other Woman - by Rick Kuebler
• Amontillado - by Steven Schenck
• Black Death - by Kacey Kuebler
• The Pit and the Pendulum - by Catherine McGreevy
• Feeding Satan - by E.G. Fabricant
• William Wilson - by Cheryl Bealer-Wynton
• Rumorg 6 - by Jack Dever
The Poe Project was a featured program of the 14th annual Sacramento Film & Music Festival,
held at the Crest Theater, September 11th-15th, 2013.
