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Six short films will be part of program at Newport Film Festival in April. Organizer says projects are amazing.

March 30, 2009|By Alan Blank
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Filming some of the scenes in “Jacked,” an action comedy about two friends who throw a third in the trunk of their car only to have it stolen with him in it, required dozens of actors and crew members to spend a whole day together.

“Keeping 20 people happy, fed and focused for 12 hours all on one day [is difficult],” said Beate Piecha, one of the producers of the final film on the program.

For many aspiring filmmakers, the OCC film department provides a much cheaper way of getting hands-on training with expensive, professional-grade equipment like boom microphones, lighting kits and HD video cameras.

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“The OCC program has been amazing for helping us take our ideas and put them on film,” said Winston Tao, who made an abstract film called “?Aldow.”

IF YOU GO

WHAT: Newport Beach Film Festival

WHERE: Regency Lido Theater (3459 Via Lido, Newport Beach)

WHEN: April 23 to 30

COST: Varies

TO PURCHASE TICKETS: www.newportbeachfilmfest.com


Reporter ALAN BLANK may be reached at (714) 966-4623 or at alan.blank@latimes.com.

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