Follow-up: "Middle of Nowhere" is going places in the film world
I don't usually check movie box office statistics, but I got some cool news about "Middle of Nowhere" this morning.
Lots of love from Seattle residents, who said:
Turns out "Middle of Nowhere" earned more than $50,000 in its opening weekend -- while showing in limited release! For an indie film that cost about $200,000 to make, that's like ten kinds of awesome.
You might remember the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center brought the film here for its Seattle premiere in late October.
Excellent film! A small gem!
I thought this was a brilliant film. The dynamics were superb and the dialogue [about the burden prison time places on a prisoner's family members] much-needed. Thanks for bringing it to Seattle!
Here's hoping Middle of Nowhere gets a wider release soon! Since it was held over for a second week in Seattle, I wonder if the filmmakers would bring it back for another round... oh, I like that idea.
BAMignite photo contest: And the winner is...
... A lovely person named Sonya Stockton!
No, I'm not sad I didn't win the BAMignite Photo Contest -- really! I'm happy my entry was along similar lines.
Know why I don't mind? The whole point of the paper cuts theme is here: the Nikki McClure exhibit opens today at the Bellevue Arts Museum!
I can see that exhibit today or tomorrow, and on Friday people at BAMignite will see my photo projected during the party. And when BAM posts the party pics, I'll see them on FB.
Are you going to BAMignite? The museum is really easy to find (yes, even if you're coming from Seattle), and parking is free (yes, I said that right, you in Seattle -- free parking). Tell me in the comments or on Facebook!
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| From the Bellevue Arts Museum Facebook page |
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| "Ditch the Car", Nikki McClure. Photo by Dan Kvitka. Used with permission from Bellevue Arts Museum. |
Are you going to BAMignite? The museum is really easy to find (yes, even if you're coming from Seattle), and parking is free (yes, I said that right, you in Seattle -- free parking). Tell me in the comments or on Facebook!
BAMignite Photo Contest: it's not too late
Have you entered the BAMignite Photo Contest yet? You still have a few hours left!
The contest celebrates elements of the Bellevue Arts Museum biennial exhibit "High Fiber Diet." I'm so proud of myself: I only waited until a day before the deadline to enter this and one other photo.
The deadline is tomorrow, so here are the details:
All the photos will be projected during the BAMignite art party next Friday, November 16th. Unfortunately, I won't be able to go, but I'm definitely looking forward to finding out who the five contest winners are -- especially, of course, the Paper Cuts theme winner.
It's free and it's fun. Let me know which photos you're entering!
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| Artwork: "Self-Portrait," Jo Hamilton |
- Choose a photo that illustrates one of four themes: Paper Cuts, Threads, Twisted, or Made in My Town.
- Go to the Facebook contest page to submit the photo (you can do as many as four).
- BAM! You're done.
All the photos will be projected during the BAMignite art party next Friday, November 16th. Unfortunately, I won't be able to go, but I'm definitely looking forward to finding out who the five contest winners are -- especially, of course, the Paper Cuts theme winner.
It's free and it's fun. Let me know which photos you're entering!