Little Hollywood Shootout starts at high noon in Kanab
By Karen Williams
The unmistakable scenery of the Kanab area has made this part of southern Utah a favorite destination for filmmakers since for decades. Building on this filmmaking history, the annual Little Hollywood Shootout is taking place at the historic Parry Lodge in Kanab starting April 4. The “shootout” is a quick-turnaround film competition offering filmmakers the challenge of producing a short film with Kanab locations as the backdrop.
The competition starts April 4 at high noon when film production requirements such as locations and a theme will be revealed to participants. Teams will then have 49.5 hours to write, direct, edit, and complete a short five-minute film. Film submissions are due at 1:30 p.m. April 6, either in person at the Parry Lodge or online. The shootout films will then be premiered at a community screening and awards ceremony the evening of April 7 at the Crescent Moon Theater in Kanab. Festivities for the 2018 Little Hollywood Shootout conclude when the films are screened.
“The thunder dome of quick-turnaround film challenges is happening once again in Kanab, providing filmmakers an opportunity to produce a film where film legends have also worked,” explained Kane County Film Commissioner Kelly Stowell, one of the organizers and founder of the event. “Registration is open, and participants are encouraged to join us in Kanab.”
Prospective filmmakers of all ages from beginners to veterans are invited to take part in the challenge. Primary filming locations are required to take place in Kane County, but editing and post-production can take place at the participants’ desired location. Two divisions are available for participants. One category is intended for novice filmmakers of all ages looking to gain experience, and the other division is designed for competitors who have experience in film production.
Community members and participants are invited to attend. For more information about the Little Hollywood Shootout or to register your team, visit littlehollywoodshootout.org or call (435) 899-0443.
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