My First Video Contest Entry!

I'm sooooo excited! Why? Because I shot video for the Art Shots 2010, film contest which partners upcoming film makers with creative and musical artists and performers from Silicon Valley in California. Collaborators of this premier event are Artsopolis, a non-profit online arts guide and the San Jose 48 Hour Film Project. Six filmmakers are competing and are judged by online votes. Produced by David Nigel Brooks, I shot the dancing footage of contest entry, "Wednesday Night Hop" which is located at the Cheryl Burke Studio ("Dancing with the Stars" instructor ) in Mountain View, California.

It was a joy to watch and interview the dance instructors. What's even more amazing is that our film crew of three met for the the first time online the weekend before when we were asked to produce the film with a one and a half week looming deadline. The previous producer had bailed on the project. With the time clock ticking away, we took a deep breath, hustled and got our stuff together.

Please submit your vote by May 21 on http://www.artsopolis.com/poll/detail/25

I also shot footage of dance instructors, Trevor Gattis and Audrey Kanemoto dancing no holds bar with flips and turns to the delight of strolling spectators at the Shoreline Park in Mountain View. This second entry didn't make it in time for the contest but you can still enjoy it on You Tube. See below video post.

So spread the word, or actually the contest link, and vote for Wednesday Night Hop!

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