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Fallout

Set in a future where a cataclysmic war is waged daily on American soil, “Fallout” focuses on the investigation into a failed mission by a Department of Homeland Security counterterrorism team to stop a group of terrorists with a suitcase nuke in the ruins of Phoenix, Arizona. A military investigator examines for evidence of betrayal – via questioning and a brutal holographic memory extraction process – though he may have his own agenda. An epic science fiction action thriller inspired by “24,” “Stargate SG-1,” “The Wire,” and “Minority Report,” “Fallout” was shot entirely on greenscreen and was produced by the students and faculty of the University of Advancing Technology’s Digital Video Program. 31 students worked on this project for more than a year under the supervision of writer/director/professor Paul DeNigris.

2011 Adobe Design Achievement Awards
- Semifinalist, Innovation in Motion and Video in Education

2011 Phoenix Film Festival
- Best Arizona Short

2011 Los Angeles Reel Film Festival
- Student Film category – 3rd Place, Best Editing, and Best Digital Effects

2011 Los Angeles Movie Awards
- Award of Excellence, Best Editing, Best Special Effects

2011 Los Angeles Film & Script Festival
- Honorable Mention, Narrative Shorts Category

2011 Action on Film International Film Festival
- Runner Up, Best Visual Effects (Short)

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS:
2010 International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival (Tempe, AZ)
2011 Phoenix Film Festival
2011 Los Angeles Film & Script Festival
2011 Los Angeles Movie Awards
2011 NewFilmmakers LA
2011 Los Angeles Reel Film Festival
2011 Action on Film International Film Festival
2011 HollyShorts Film Festival
2011 Renovation World Sci-Fi Convention Independent Fan Film Festival (Reno, NV)
2011 Atlanta Horror Film Festival
2011 Terror Film Festival (Philadelphia, PA)

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  • August 5, 2011
  • Posted by: Locked Horns
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  • Awards, Films

Our Latest Short COVET Wins 4 Awards in IFP 48-Hour Challenge!

The UAT / Locked Horns / SWAT HD collaboration “Covet” won FOUR awards at last week’s IFP/Phoenix “Beat the Clock” event. The film, produced in just 48 hours over the weekend of July 15th through 17th, garnered the following awards:

  • Best Director – for Paul DeNigris
  • Best Use of Line – for our use of the mandated dialogue “As long as it’s free…”
  • Best Ensemble – for our amazing cast
  • 2nd Place Film

A complete list of winners can be found on the IFP/Phoenix website.

“Covet” was produced by Locked Horns Productions in conjunction with a team of students and alumni from the UAT Digital Video Program and with Steve Wargo’s SWAT HD (a frequent employer of UATDV alumni and students). Cavin Gray (“Parallax”), Amanda Melby (“Screen Wars”), Kane Black (“Fallout”), and Steve Briscoe (“Cowboy Dreams”) star, along with UAT student Cedric Katambwa.

For a short time, “Covet” is online on Vimeo: http://www.vimeo.com/26559980. In a couple of weeks it will go into hiding once again as we begin submitting to additional film festivals. Expect it to make a return to the big screen at April’s Phoenix Film Festival – or perhaps sooner!

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Extraordinary Colleagues Wins 2 Awards!

The Locked Horns Productions 48-Hour Film Challenge entry “Extraordinary Colleagues” took home awards for Best Directing (for Paul DeNigris) and Best Editing (for Ryan Luibrand) in this year’s 48-Hour Challenge Finals!

Winners from each of the three rounds of the 2010-2011 Beat-the-Clock Specialty Awards competes in the finals in each respective category. IFP Phoenix members voted on these awards and the winners were announced at the Phoenix Film Festival on Tuesday, April 5th.

 

 

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Extraordinary Colleagues

“Extraordinary Colleagues” tells two parallel tales – that of a comic book writer and her clueless editor, along with a glimpse into the larger-than-life “Sin City” style comic book they produce.

This was our entry for the Phoenix Film Foundation’s Summer 2010 “Beat The Clock” 48 Hour Film Challenge. The line of dialogue we had to include was “I am so hungry.” The required prop was a paintbrush. And we had a choice of 2 genres – action or romantic comedy. So we did both.

And yes, everything you see here was done in 48 hours, including all the animation and After Effects work!

 

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Extraordinary Colleagues nominated for 4 awards!

The Locked Horns Productions 48-Hour Film Challenge entry “Extraordinary Colleagues” has been nominated for the Best Directing, Best Editing, Best Actress (Kathleen Cameron) and Best Story awards in this year’s 48-Hour Challenge Finals!

Winners from each of the three rounds of the 2010-2011 Beat-the-Clock Specialty Awards will compete for finals in each respective category. IFP Phoenix members vote on these awards and winners are presented with a trophy. Voting is open to IFP/PHX members only, March 11th through March 22. To become a member and be eligible to vote, go to: http://www.ifpphx.org/page/join-ifpphx

Teams that competed all year were assigned ranking points and are also eligible for the BEST TEAM award. The winner of BEST TEAM will be announced at the April 12 screening and awarded a cash prize. In addition to Best Picture and Best Team, individual awards are also bestowed and consist of nominees from all three rounds.

Come watch the top 18 scoring films screen at the Phoenix Film Festival on Tuesday, April 5th at 7pm, with the awards ceremony following.