george Lindsey UNA Film Festival Now Taking submissions for 2014 festival
The George Lindsey UNA Film Festival is now accepting entries for 2014. Entries may be submitted through Withoutabox.com.
The early deadline for submissions is July 1. The regular deadline is set for August 1. The late deadline is September 1. The extended WithoutABox deadline is set for October 1. The cost of entry increases with each deadline.
The festival, in its 17th year, is scheduled for March 6-8.
Festival prizes include $500 for the winner in each category, as well as a $2,000 prize to the winner of the Clyde “Sappo” Black Sweet Home Alabama Award, honoring the Best of State entry filmed in Alabama. Special jury honors will also be awarded for Best of Show, Best Story, Best Directing, Best Cinematography, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Editing, Best Sound Design, Best Score and Audience Choice.
The George Lindsey UNA Film Festival is one of the few film festivals hosted by a university. The event was founded in 1998 by UNA alumnus and celebrated actor and entertainer, the late George Lindsey. Lindsey’s own film career included several important roles, including the character Goober Pyle on “The Andy Griffith Show.”
Previous guests to the festival include Oscar winners Billy Bob Thornton and Ernest Borgnine, Michael Rooker of “The Walking Dead, “Back to the Future” Writer/Producer Bob Gale as well as cast members James Tolkan and Claudia Wells, “Million Dollar Man” Lee Majors and veteran actor Rance Howard, among others.
For more information on the 2014 George Lindsey UNA Film Festival, call 256-765-4592 or e-mail lindseyfilmfest@una.edu.
The early deadline for submissions is July 1. The regular deadline is set for August 1. The late deadline is September 1. The extended WithoutABox deadline is set for October 1. The cost of entry increases with each deadline.
The festival, in its 17th year, is scheduled for March 6-8.
Festival prizes include $500 for the winner in each category, as well as a $2,000 prize to the winner of the Clyde “Sappo” Black Sweet Home Alabama Award, honoring the Best of State entry filmed in Alabama. Special jury honors will also be awarded for Best of Show, Best Story, Best Directing, Best Cinematography, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Editing, Best Sound Design, Best Score and Audience Choice.
The George Lindsey UNA Film Festival is one of the few film festivals hosted by a university. The event was founded in 1998 by UNA alumnus and celebrated actor and entertainer, the late George Lindsey. Lindsey’s own film career included several important roles, including the character Goober Pyle on “The Andy Griffith Show.”
Previous guests to the festival include Oscar winners Billy Bob Thornton and Ernest Borgnine, Michael Rooker of “The Walking Dead, “Back to the Future” Writer/Producer Bob Gale as well as cast members James Tolkan and Claudia Wells, “Million Dollar Man” Lee Majors and veteran actor Rance Howard, among others.
For more information on the 2014 George Lindsey UNA Film Festival, call 256-765-4592 or e-mail lindseyfilmfest@una.edu.
Hundreds on hand as George Lindsey Dream Field is dedicated
by Jennifer Cohron, Daily Mountain Eagle, April 7, 2013
Ballplayers of all ages and abilities came together Saturday morning to celebrate the dedication of the George Lindsey Dream Field.
“Today is a day that many of us have waited for a long, long time,” Mayor Sonny Posey said regarding the opening of the accessible sports facility.
The baseball diamond’s rubber surface and inlaid bases are designed to accommodate special needs athletes.
Members of Dream Team, a local league that promotes inclusiveness, can now play their games without fear of injury due to falls or rain showers that make the field too wet for players with limited mobility.
The vision for an accessible field in Jasper predates the creation of Dream Team in 2009.
“This project has been discussed and we’ve tried to find ways to do it over the past several years. Finally, we were able to do that,” Posey said.
The Dream Field is one of several projects funded by a $2 million loan approved by the Jasper City Council in February 2012.
Public works director Joe Matthews said the city has spent $350,000 on the Dream Field so far. The rubber surface alone cost $130,000.
Matthews said $27,000 has also been donated to the cause by local individuals.
Former District 4 representative Lee Swann was a strong supporter of Dream Field during his final term on the council.
Posey noted during Saturday’s ceremony that the construction of the field was largely due to Swann adding it to a list of capital outlay projects that was discussed at length by the council last year.
Swann, who was given the honor of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch, called the field “a real dream.”
The Dream Field is named in honor of George Lindsey, a Jasper native best known for his role as Goober Pyle on “The Andy Griffith Show.”
Lindsey, who passed away in May 2012, raised more than $1 million for the Alabama Special Olympics over 17 years through a charity golf tournament that he founded in Montgomery.
Read more: Daily Mountain Eagle - Hundreds on hand as George Lindsey Dream Field is dedicated
“Today is a day that many of us have waited for a long, long time,” Mayor Sonny Posey said regarding the opening of the accessible sports facility.
The baseball diamond’s rubber surface and inlaid bases are designed to accommodate special needs athletes.
Members of Dream Team, a local league that promotes inclusiveness, can now play their games without fear of injury due to falls or rain showers that make the field too wet for players with limited mobility.
The vision for an accessible field in Jasper predates the creation of Dream Team in 2009.
“This project has been discussed and we’ve tried to find ways to do it over the past several years. Finally, we were able to do that,” Posey said.
The Dream Field is one of several projects funded by a $2 million loan approved by the Jasper City Council in February 2012.
Public works director Joe Matthews said the city has spent $350,000 on the Dream Field so far. The rubber surface alone cost $130,000.
Matthews said $27,000 has also been donated to the cause by local individuals.
Former District 4 representative Lee Swann was a strong supporter of Dream Field during his final term on the council.
Posey noted during Saturday’s ceremony that the construction of the field was largely due to Swann adding it to a list of capital outlay projects that was discussed at length by the council last year.
Swann, who was given the honor of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch, called the field “a real dream.”
The Dream Field is named in honor of George Lindsey, a Jasper native best known for his role as Goober Pyle on “The Andy Griffith Show.”
Lindsey, who passed away in May 2012, raised more than $1 million for the Alabama Special Olympics over 17 years through a charity golf tournament that he founded in Montgomery.
Read more: Daily Mountain Eagle - Hundreds on hand as George Lindsey Dream Field is dedicated
Lindsey Festival Awards Show tickets now on sale
Tickets for the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival Awards Show are now on sale at the Wine Seller, 324 N. Court Street in Florence, and at the UNA Follett Bookstore. Tickets are $10, General Admission. Free tickets are available for UNA Students and are available at the UNA Follett Bookstore.
The 16th Annual Awards Show will be held on Saturday, March 2 at the UNA East Campus, 1640 Tune Avenue, Florence. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with pre-show music by Melissa Bain. Actress and festival advisory board member Natalie Canerday will MC the awards program which begins at 7 p.m.; following the awards program, there will be an after party, with Chris Lucas performing.
The George Lindsey UNA Film Festival is one of the few film festivals hosted by a university. The event was founded in 1998 by UNA alumnus and celebrated actor and entertainer, the late George Lindsey. Lindsey’s own film career included several important roles, including the character Goober Pyle on “The Andy Griffith Show.”
For more information, contact the Lindsey Festival by email at lindseyfilmfest@una.edu, or call 256-765-4592.
The 16th Annual Awards Show will be held on Saturday, March 2 at the UNA East Campus, 1640 Tune Avenue, Florence. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with pre-show music by Melissa Bain. Actress and festival advisory board member Natalie Canerday will MC the awards program which begins at 7 p.m.; following the awards program, there will be an after party, with Chris Lucas performing.
The George Lindsey UNA Film Festival is one of the few film festivals hosted by a university. The event was founded in 1998 by UNA alumnus and celebrated actor and entertainer, the late George Lindsey. Lindsey’s own film career included several important roles, including the character Goober Pyle on “The Andy Griffith Show.”
For more information, contact the Lindsey Festival by email at lindseyfilmfest@una.edu, or call 256-765-4592.
Lindsey Film Festival to Host Alabama Premiere of "Muscle "Shoals"
FEBRUARY 12, 2013 - The critically acclaimed “Muscle Shoals” documentary that captivated audiences at the Sundance Film Festival will premiere to its home audience as part of The George Lindsey UNA Film Festival. The feature-length film, which was directed by Greg “Freddy” Camalier, traces the history of Muscle Shoals music through the people who created it.
The first local screening, which is scheduled for February 27, will mark the official opening of the festival. The star-studded VIP event will feature the documentary as well as live musical performances by some of the biggest names in Muscle Shoals music history. Grammy award winner John Paul White of the Civil Wars is coordinating the entertainment. Tickets for the screening and musical performances will be $100 and table sponsorships are available. Proceeds from the VIP concert will go to the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and to support local exhibits that pertain to Muscle Shoals music. The event will be held at the Marriott Shoals Conference Center in Florence, Alabama.
Another screening of the film is scheduled for Friday, March 1, at Norton Auditorium. Cynthia Burkhead, co-director of the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival, said her team is “very excited” about the opportunity to partner with the local music community for the screenings. “We are honored that our festival was selected as one of the venues for this amazing documentary,” said Burkhead. A Q&A session with local music legends will follow the UNA screening.
“After observing the reactions to the documentary at the Sundance festival and reading the rave reviews from music critics all over the world, it became clear that we needed to share this film with the local community at the first available opportunity,” said Rodney Hall, who worked closely with the filmmakers during the four-year production process. “The George Lindsey Film Festival is the perfect fit for a documentary that celebrates our area’s rich musical heritage.”
Tickets for the February 27 event may be purchased online at http://muscleshoals.eventbee.com/ Sponsorship details can be obtained by emailing info@fame2.com. Tickets for the UNA screening are $20. For information about the March 1 screening call 256-765-4592,email lindseyfilmfest@una.edu, or check the festival web site at www.lindseyfilmfest.com.
For general information call Florence/Lauderdale Tourism at 256-740-4141 or 888-356-8687 or email Debbie@visitflorenceal.com
The first local screening, which is scheduled for February 27, will mark the official opening of the festival. The star-studded VIP event will feature the documentary as well as live musical performances by some of the biggest names in Muscle Shoals music history. Grammy award winner John Paul White of the Civil Wars is coordinating the entertainment. Tickets for the screening and musical performances will be $100 and table sponsorships are available. Proceeds from the VIP concert will go to the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and to support local exhibits that pertain to Muscle Shoals music. The event will be held at the Marriott Shoals Conference Center in Florence, Alabama.
Another screening of the film is scheduled for Friday, March 1, at Norton Auditorium. Cynthia Burkhead, co-director of the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival, said her team is “very excited” about the opportunity to partner with the local music community for the screenings. “We are honored that our festival was selected as one of the venues for this amazing documentary,” said Burkhead. A Q&A session with local music legends will follow the UNA screening.
“After observing the reactions to the documentary at the Sundance festival and reading the rave reviews from music critics all over the world, it became clear that we needed to share this film with the local community at the first available opportunity,” said Rodney Hall, who worked closely with the filmmakers during the four-year production process. “The George Lindsey Film Festival is the perfect fit for a documentary that celebrates our area’s rich musical heritage.”
Tickets for the February 27 event may be purchased online at http://muscleshoals.eventbee.com/ Sponsorship details can be obtained by emailing info@fame2.com. Tickets for the UNA screening are $20. For information about the March 1 screening call 256-765-4592,email lindseyfilmfest@una.edu, or check the festival web site at www.lindseyfilmfest.com.
For general information call Florence/Lauderdale Tourism at 256-740-4141 or 888-356-8687 or email Debbie@visitflorenceal.com
Lindsey Film Festival partnering with Soles4Souls for clothing drive
The George Lindsey UNA Film Festival will participate in a week-long Soles4Souls clothing drive during this year’s event. Soles4Souls works internationally collecting and distributing shoes and clothing to offer relief to the victims of abject suffering and also to support micro-enterprise efforts to eradicate poverty.
Melissa Daniel Bain, Shoals resident and friend of the Lindsey Fest, is the coordinator of the organization’s Travel4Souls division, which organizes teams traveling to international sites to assist Soles4Souls in their relief efforts. Currently, Melissa is organizing a trip to Guatemala for a team comprised of 20 Shoals Area residents or natives, who will spend 5 days in Chiquimula, Guatemala washing feet, providing about 1000 pairs of shoes, repairing a family’s roof, and working with a group of malnourished orphans. Their partners in Guatemala are Josh and Jessica Byrd, also Shoals natives.
During the festival, collection boxes will be located in the UNA Communications Building lobby and at the festival information table in the Guillot University Center. Clothing of all types can be dropped off at these locations or at various collection sites across the Shoals. More information about Soles4Souls can be found at their web site, http://www.soles4souls.com/.
Melissa Daniel Bain, Shoals resident and friend of the Lindsey Fest, is the coordinator of the organization’s Travel4Souls division, which organizes teams traveling to international sites to assist Soles4Souls in their relief efforts. Currently, Melissa is organizing a trip to Guatemala for a team comprised of 20 Shoals Area residents or natives, who will spend 5 days in Chiquimula, Guatemala washing feet, providing about 1000 pairs of shoes, repairing a family’s roof, and working with a group of malnourished orphans. Their partners in Guatemala are Josh and Jessica Byrd, also Shoals natives.
During the festival, collection boxes will be located in the UNA Communications Building lobby and at the festival information table in the Guillot University Center. Clothing of all types can be dropped off at these locations or at various collection sites across the Shoals. More information about Soles4Souls can be found at their web site, http://www.soles4souls.com/.
Lindsey Film Festival to Provide Filmmaking Workshop to Florence Middle Schoolers
February 8, 2013
Educational programming at this year’s George Lindsey UNA Film Festival to include a filmmaking workshop for theatre students from Florence Middle School. The workshop, scheduled for Friday, March 1, will be conducted by Mary Ellen Iatropoulos, the Director of Education at the Children’s Media Project in Poughkeepsie, New York. During the four hour workshop, students will produce and edit a short film.
Iatropoulos holds a BA in English from Vassar College and an MA in English from the State University of New York – New Paltz. Through the workshop, the Lindsey Fest continues to honor founder and namesake George Lindsey’s desire that the festival offer quality film education to the Shoals community.
The George Lindsey UNA Film Festival is one of the few film festivals hosted by a university. The event was founded in 1998 in part by UNA alumnus and celebrated actor and entertainer George Lindsey. Lindsey’s own film career included several important roles, including the character Goober Pyle on “The Andy Griffith Show.”
Iatropoulos holds a BA in English from Vassar College and an MA in English from the State University of New York – New Paltz. Through the workshop, the Lindsey Fest continues to honor founder and namesake George Lindsey’s desire that the festival offer quality film education to the Shoals community.
The George Lindsey UNA Film Festival is one of the few film festivals hosted by a university. The event was founded in 1998 in part by UNA alumnus and celebrated actor and entertainer George Lindsey. Lindsey’s own film career included several important roles, including the character Goober Pyle on “The Andy Griffith Show.”
Actor Michael Rooker Joins Lindsey Film Festival Advisory Board
Jan. 31, 2013
FLORENCE, Ala. – Veteran actor Michael Rooker, currently starring in AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” has accepted a position on the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival Advisory Board.
Rooker was born in Jasper, Ala., also the hometown of festival namesake George Lindsey. After graduating from The Theatre School at DePaul University, he worked in theatrical productions until making a spectacular film debut in 1986 as the sociopathic title character in “Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer.” Rooker followed “Henry” with memorable roles in “Cliffhanger,” “Mississippi Burning,” “Days of Thunder,” “Slither” and “Blood Done Sign my Name,” among others. Since 2010, he has played the ultra redneck Merle in “The Walking Dead.” He is also a playable character in the “Call of Duty: Black Ops” video game series.
In 2012, Rooker appeared as the special guest of the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival. He joins actors Natalie Canerday (“Sling Blade,” “October Sky”) and Danny Vinson (“Walk the Line,” “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”) and Jim Clark, author and president of The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club, on the festival advisory board, which also included Oscar-winning actor Ernest Borgnine until his death in 2012.
The George Lindsey UNA Film Festival is one of the few film festivals hosted by a university. The event was founded in 1998 in part by UNA alumnus and celebrated actor and entertainer George Lindsey. Lindsey’s own film career included several important roles, including the character Goober Pyle on “The Andy Griffith Show.”
Rooker was born in Jasper, Ala., also the hometown of festival namesake George Lindsey. After graduating from The Theatre School at DePaul University, he worked in theatrical productions until making a spectacular film debut in 1986 as the sociopathic title character in “Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer.” Rooker followed “Henry” with memorable roles in “Cliffhanger,” “Mississippi Burning,” “Days of Thunder,” “Slither” and “Blood Done Sign my Name,” among others. Since 2010, he has played the ultra redneck Merle in “The Walking Dead.” He is also a playable character in the “Call of Duty: Black Ops” video game series.
In 2012, Rooker appeared as the special guest of the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival. He joins actors Natalie Canerday (“Sling Blade,” “October Sky”) and Danny Vinson (“Walk the Line,” “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”) and Jim Clark, author and president of The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club, on the festival advisory board, which also included Oscar-winning actor Ernest Borgnine until his death in 2012.
The George Lindsey UNA Film Festival is one of the few film festivals hosted by a university. The event was founded in 1998 in part by UNA alumnus and celebrated actor and entertainer George Lindsey. Lindsey’s own film career included several important roles, including the character Goober Pyle on “The Andy Griffith Show.”
UNA Announces 2013 Film Festival Selections
25 January 2013
FLORENCE, Ala. – The George Lindsey UNA Film Festival has announced the films and screenplays selected for exhibition during the 2013 festival Feb. 28-March 2. The projects, listed below, were selected from more than 130 submissions from across the world. The films and screenplays will now compete for awards in each category. Screenplay winners will be announced before the festival. Winning films will be announced March 2 at the 16th George Lindsey UNA Film Festival Awards Show.
Professional Narrative
“Barney and the Marians”
“Zweibettzimmer”
“Towing”
“Genre”
“Zabawka”
Professional Documentary
“Today We Saw the Face of God”
“The Kings of BBQ Barbecue Kuwait”
“Reconvergence”
“Eating Alabama”
Student Narrative
“Harvest”
“Arkadaşim Erhan”
“Madly Unto Eternity”
“Black Bête”
“Not at Home”
Student Documentary
“Blighted Beauty”
“Never Got a Dime”
“Amends With the Past”
Vanguard
“Abuelas”
“Bepe Paur Ve'oznaim Atzumot”
“Retrocognition”
“Fallin' for You”
“DANS L'OEIL DE LA FORGERONNE”
Shoals Spotlight
“Redefining Awesome: John Munson's Dream”
Young Filmmaker
“Letting Go”
“Day of Silence”
“Alone Together”
Feature Screenplay
“Life in Ashes”
“The Rise of Bryce McGraw”
“Hunter Creek”
“Murder at Cane Creek”
“Lifetime Loser”
“Blue Star”
“The Bridge Builder”
“Mr Robert's Bones 3.1b”
“Quest for Light, Adventure of the Magi”
“A Year Without Ordinary Time”
“WILLIAM, WILL YOU DANCE?”
“The UnEngagement 2-7-11”
Short Screenplay
“THIS MODERN MAN IS BEAT”
“El Minuto”
“Small Signs”
“Happy New Year, Mr. Kates!”
“Transhumans”
“CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM: Accident”
The George Lindsey UNA Film Festival is one of the few film festivals hosted by a university. The event was founded in 1998 in part by UNA alumnus and celebrated actor and entertainer George Lindsey. Lindsey’s own film career included several important roles, including the character Goober Pyle on “The Andy Griffith Show.”
For more information on the 2013 George Lindsey UNA Film Festival, visit www.lindseyfilmfest.com, or contact the film festival staff at lindseyfilmfest@una.edu or 256-765-4592.
Professional Narrative
“Barney and the Marians”
“Zweibettzimmer”
“Towing”
“Genre”
“Zabawka”
Professional Documentary
“Today We Saw the Face of God”
“The Kings of BBQ Barbecue Kuwait”
“Reconvergence”
“Eating Alabama”
Student Narrative
“Harvest”
“Arkadaşim Erhan”
“Madly Unto Eternity”
“Black Bête”
“Not at Home”
Student Documentary
“Blighted Beauty”
“Never Got a Dime”
“Amends With the Past”
Vanguard
“Abuelas”
“Bepe Paur Ve'oznaim Atzumot”
“Retrocognition”
“Fallin' for You”
“DANS L'OEIL DE LA FORGERONNE”
Shoals Spotlight
“Redefining Awesome: John Munson's Dream”
Young Filmmaker
“Letting Go”
“Day of Silence”
“Alone Together”
Feature Screenplay
“Life in Ashes”
“The Rise of Bryce McGraw”
“Hunter Creek”
“Murder at Cane Creek”
“Lifetime Loser”
“Blue Star”
“The Bridge Builder”
“Mr Robert's Bones 3.1b”
“Quest for Light, Adventure of the Magi”
“A Year Without Ordinary Time”
“WILLIAM, WILL YOU DANCE?”
“The UnEngagement 2-7-11”
Short Screenplay
“THIS MODERN MAN IS BEAT”
“El Minuto”
“Small Signs”
“Happy New Year, Mr. Kates!”
“Transhumans”
“CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM: Accident”
The George Lindsey UNA Film Festival is one of the few film festivals hosted by a university. The event was founded in 1998 in part by UNA alumnus and celebrated actor and entertainer George Lindsey. Lindsey’s own film career included several important roles, including the character Goober Pyle on “The Andy Griffith Show.”
For more information on the 2013 George Lindsey UNA Film Festival, visit www.lindseyfilmfest.com, or contact the film festival staff at lindseyfilmfest@una.edu or 256-765-4592.
