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BARE BONES INTERNATIONAL FILM ENTRY 2003

The BARE BONES moniker represents independent motion picture projects produced for one million dollars or less.
"No frills-No waste"

GO TO THE MOVIE DATA-BASE FOR THE OFFICIAL SELECTION/DESCRIPTION OF MOVIES SCREENED AT BARE BONES 2002

A BRIEF RECAP OF 6 ACTION-PACKED DAYS:
GREAT WEATHER, GREAT FOOD, GREAT NETWORKING WITH GREAT PEOPLE.

MUSKOGEE SCHOOLS TOUR:

 Early arriving filmmakers participated in giving live presentations at several local schools.   The Muskogee Alternative School Program (at risk high school students), The Hilldale Drama Class and Production Class, The Sadler Performing Arts School, The Muskogee High School Drama & Production Classes.

Filmmakers participating in School Tour:

Emmett Loverde-"Santa's Letters"  Peter Rowan & Allen Blank "House on the Hill", Jackie Alexander-"Joy", Kevin Campbell-"Cheerleader Ninjas", "Breakfast at Dave's" & "Julian's Journey", Brad Blank- "Pico de Gallo", Patrick Horne-"Harrison Bergeron", Daniel O'Meara-"Truth Be Told", Andy Rovins-"Discovery" and Oscar and/or Shironbutterfly Ray.

MOVIES-ON-DEMAND:

This was a special treat for festival goers and filmmakers alike as they were able to see a movie they may have missed or one which the filmmaker wanted to  show again.  This venue was a real hit and is a staple at Bare Bones where we are here to meet the needs of the filmmaker.  The most watched movie-on-demand was

"Keep  It On Da Low" by Armando Bautista & Peter Zhhmutski

WORKSHOPS PRESENTED:

WANT TO MAKE A MOVIE? WORKSHOP IT by  John M. Landsberg "These Few Weapons Against Death"

HOW TO DO A 'SCENE READING' THAT HELPS DEVELOP CHARACTER & IMPROVES THE SCENE by Kevin Campbell "Cheerleader Ninjas"

SAG INDIE CONTRACTS: WHAT EVERY FILMMAKER/PRODUCER SHOULD KNOW by Jackson Burns Professional Stuntman/Producer

INDIE ACTORS AUDITIONS by Kevin Campbell "Breakfast At Daves" "Cheerleader Ninjas", "Julian's Journey"

DIRECTING AN INDIE MOVIE by John M. Landsberg "These Few Weapons Against Death"

ACTING INDEPENDENTLY by Jackie Alexander "Joy"

BARE BONES BUDGETING FOR MOVIE SCRIPTWRITERS by Daniel O'Meara, "Truth Be Told" and Allen Blank "House on the Hill"

SCREENWRITING FOR MONEY by Paul Tompkins Professional Screenwriter, Actor, Producer

LOW BUDGET STUNTS: BE SAFE OR BE SORRY-CAN YOU AFFORD NOT TO HIRE A PROFESSIONAL STUNT PERFORMER? by Jackson Burns Professional Stunt Performer

D.I.Y. DISTRIBUTION STRATEGIES FOR INDIE FILMMAKERS, OR "So, I made a movie, now what?" by Oscar Ray(The Dorm, Night Race) Festival Marketing Director

with special guest Robert Rowland (Single & Dealing With It), An Independent Movie Scout for Distributors.

STAGED SCREENPLAY READINGS:

3 Finalists from the Bare Bones Screenplay competition had their screenplay read by professional actors,  Directed by Dr. Layne Ehlers, Professor of Theater, Bacone College.

The Coffee Shop Stud

No Surrender

Technical Support

THE AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST SCREENPLAY READING:

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

 

VIP FILMMAKER RECEPTION:

 Lights! Cameras! Action! welcome our guests.   Our Bare Bones Filmmakers in attendance were interviewed by various news media and were part of the 2002 festival documentary film.  Refreshments and entertainment were laid out in grand style as the group prepared to  walk the red carpet at the Roxy Theater.

AWARDS SHOW/CLOSING GALA:

A Bare Bones extravaganza to recognize the winners of the various competitions and to Salute Trailblazers who have guided and inspired independence. The audience was treated to seeing the show on stage and via big theater screen as the Boneheads were awarded by talented presenters and the audience was entertained by  some of the best talent  in Oklahoma. 

The Emcee was none other than Shironbutterfly Ray, spouse and partner of "Superman" Oscar Ray who appeared in his full costume with cape as he handled the rear screen projection. 

The Grand Jury Animation winner, "Empty Stockings" and the Grand Jury Student film winner  "The Death Affair"  was shown prior to the start of the  SEXY BEAST closing movie. 

Copies of the Sexy Beast on VHS and DVD were distributed, as well as, Sexy Beast  posters as part of our promo campaign with Alternative Marketing Solutions and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

GRAND FINALE AFTER PARTY was held at and sponsored by Darkwood Studios in the Shadowwood Mall  with lots of networking, dancing, fun and snacks and of course more movies. Until 4:00 am, whew!  What a festival!  

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BARE BONES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
A project of Darkwood Film Arts Institute, Inc.
A non-profit organization, incorporated in the State of Oklahoma

International Headquarters
401 W. Broadway, Suite 308
Muskogee, OK 74401
Phone: 918-391-1313
Fax: 1-775-307-1545

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TEEN JURY MEMBERS
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Mike, Patrick, Skylar, Shehan, Stevie

Media, Entertainment & Education
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Cliff KTFX 102.1, Rosemary-Singer, Daniel O'Meara Filmmaker/Workshop Leader

FESTIVAL DIRECTOR ShIronButterfly
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WEARS MANY HATS DURING FESTIVAL

BACONE COLLEGE'S MULTI-CULTURAL FESTIVAL
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NATIVE INDIAN POWWOW DANCER

A few words from your friendly festival directors and visionairies...

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oscar & shironbutterfly

SHIRONBUTTERFLY & OSCAR RAY
Festival Founders: 1999

"We are committed to showcasing and promoting the best "Bare Bones" movie projects and to personally view each movie in it's entirety and to read each screenplay cover to cover. We know that's a big chuck to swallow, but we believe that the "Bare Bones" movie maker is an endangered species, with film budgets inflating more and more.

Our Grand Jury represent a diversity of interests. Whether your project is headed to the "big screen" for a theatrical release or is headed to the "small screen", I believe that you both deserve to be treated fairly. We mix age groups, sexes, backgrounds and ethnicities to give a well-rounded verdict.

We are a grassroots organization that relys on the financial support of local businesses and organizations who want to see independent film get an audience. The Bare Bones International Film Festival is a project of the Darkwood Film Arts Institute, a non-profit organization.

Our attending filmmakers, screenwriters and actors are all treated like "Kings and Queens" while in our small town. With a warm "Howd-y" from everyone you meet, you can't help but to feel important.  We believe that "friendliness" is a choice that each of us has, it's not regulated and you can share it with everyone you meet at no cost.

We are especially pleased with the amount of coverage that local, regional and national media has given to our festival. Our focus in on projects produced for less than one million dollars. No waste! No frills! .
 
 Yes, and we party too (for those with boundless energy). Bring your favorite music or our entertaiment coordinator will provide the 'pump & jump' for you, in any case, get ready to dance the night away.
 
We hope that you choose to attend Bare Bones whether you have a movie entered or not, as it's a great place to be if you are serious about the independent film industry.  We represent the beginnings of many wonerful careers, you never know who will make it BIG!  So be nice to everyone as a rule." 

"Hope y'all come again, ya hear!"
Shironbutterfly & Oscar Ray