AUSTIN FINALISTS VIE FOR DOORPOST FILM PROJECT’S $100,000 PRIZE
Bryan Poyser | Jun 24, 2009 | Comments 0
Austin based director, Bradley Jackson, and producers, Russell Groves and Andrew Lee, have advanced to the final round of Doorpost Film Project’s short film contest with their comedic film “The Biggest Weakness”.
The Doorpost Film Project, named one of the “Top 25 Film Festivals Worth the Fee” by Movie Maker Magazine, is awarding the filmmakers $30,000 in film production credit to produce a new film to compete for the $100,000 grand prize.
Of the 600-plus films submitted to the 2009 Doorpost Film Project short film contest, only 10 finalists passed into the final round, each of whom will receive $30,000 in production credits to produce their final round film. The Doorpost Film Project offers over $500,000 for winners in prize money, travel provisions, and production budgets.
Jackson’s first round film, “The Biggest Weakness” tells the story of Leonard, who needs a job, but in order to get one, he must answer everyone’s least favorite interview question: What is your biggest weakness?
The film stars John Ramsey, Funniest Person in Austin 2005; Eric Krug, Funniest Person in Austin 2008; and English actor Jack Lonsdale with a special appearance by the Austin City Showgirls. The film can be viewed online here.
Jackson, Groves and Lee will have approximately three months to produce their final round film, which will also be a comedy. The final round of voting will take place September 1st -16th, 2009.
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About the Author: Bryan Poyser is the Director of Artist Services for the Austin Film Society. Bryan was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for his debut feature DEAR PILLOW, available on DVD. He co-wrote and produced THE CASSIDY KIDS, which screens occasionally on the Independent Film Channel and is available on iTunes. His new feature LOVERS OF HATE will premiere at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. Read about his adventures at Back to Me.
