“The Examiner” interview (4/26/12)

“The Examiner” interview (4/26/12)

April 26, 2012films, news, press

By Jeff Martin – jeff.martin@examiner.net The Examiner Posted Apr 26, 2012 @ 12:07 AM Jim McCullough is a former Blue Springs resident and Blue Springs South High School graduate. He’s a filmmaker whose latest work, “In Captivity,” directed by another Blue Springs South graduate, Jon Abrahams, will be shown at the Cannes Film Festival in … Read More

48 Hour Winners Press Release

April 24, 2012Blog

For information +/or photos/artwork contact: Liz Langston, liz@48hourfilm.com 202-285-5166 Embargoed until Saturday 8pm, March 4, 2012 HAMPTON ROADS FILM WINS INTERNATONAL FILM CONTEST “In Captivity” by JPIXX films from Hampton Roads wins the International Best Film Prize at the 48 Hour Film Project’s Filmapalooza TAOS, NEW MEXICO (March 4, 2012) Over 3,500 teams from 100 … Read More

“In Captivity” receives prestigious honor

April 18, 2012news, press

  By Mike Connors The Virginian-Pilot © March 5, 2012   A movie with ties to Hampton Roads has been honored by the 48 Hour Film Project. “In Captivity” by Jpixx Films from Hampton Roads received honors for best film, best editing, best special effects and honorable mention for directing today at Filmapalooza. The 48 … Read More

Local Boys Make Good, Win International Grand Prize Trophy for Short Film

April 18, 2012news

Local Boys Make Good, Win International Grand Prize Trophy for Short Film Words Teviya Abrahams Monday, March 5th, 2012 at 12:02 pm Update: “In Captivity” was awarded the International Best Film Prize at the 48 Hour Film Project’s Filmapalooza, besting 3,500 films from 100 cities. For their efforts they’re taking home $3,000 and their film … Read More

48 Filmapalooza – Best Film – “In Captivity”

April 18, 2012awards, news, press

Filmapalooza 2012 Filmapalooza—the finale festival for the 2011 48 Hour Film Project— was at the Taos Shortz Film Fest March 2-5, 2012. Jon Abrahams of Jpixx Films accepts the winning trophy for “In Captivity”. View more pictures here and here. Best Film “In Captivity” by Jpixx Films from Hampton Roads (VA) (Jpixx Films received 3,000 … Read More

IgnitionFX is going to Cannes!

April 16, 2012news, press

After winning “Best Film” in the 48 Hour International Film Fest, in Taos, NM, the short film “In Captivity” heads to Cannes next month as part of their festival line up. More info: http://registration.cannescourtmetrage.com/filmFiche2.Aspx?id=55028209 If you happen to be in southern France on May 21st @ 1:30pm, come watch the film!

Welcome to Ignition!

April 16, 2012Uncategorized

Kick your feet up. Enjoy the show! Mosey on over to ‘About’ if you want to learn more about IgnitionFX. Or if you want to drift off into space and relax, then just stare at this post until unicorns appear.