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Free State Film Festival May 11-13

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TAG is very excited to be a part of the revamped Free State Film Festival, Lawrence’s own film festival. There’s a lot to be excited about. For our part, we have two TAG-produced shorts (“The Line” and “Goodnight Jane”) as part of the Saturday shorts program. Also, TAG co-produced feature The Dome of Heaven will make its Lawrence/Kansas City debut on Sunday of the festival.

These are our contributions to an already strong lineup that includes new work from Patrick Rea, the scathing documentary Corporate FM and Sundance darling Compliance. The prices are ridiculously low considering this lineup: pre-ordered passes are only $20 and include all films and panels, two receptions and a discount on passes into the Replay’s Spring into Summer Music Festival. See you there!

Announcing TAG Lighting & Grip

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We’re excited to announce a new resource for Lighting and Grip equipment in the Midwest: TAG Lighting & Grip.

TAG L&G is offering rentals on professional lighting and grip equipment including HMIs, tungsten units, Kinos, dolly and track, and the full compliment of gripware you would expect on a shoot whether here or in LA, corporate or narrative, industrial/educational or indie feature. Equipment is available ala carte and in packages including 1, 3, and 5-ton truck packages. This truck is a thing of beauty with a layout designed by seasoned pros for efficiency and durability.

Jonathan Breitkreutz is running TAG L&G, and after having made his mark in the grip/electric crews on several feature films and high-profile television programs, he is now available in the Midwest to work your shoots.

See a list of equipment and package prices at TAGlighting.com and give Jon a call about a mileage discount.

Two Great Screenings (and a trophy!)

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Had two great screenings of TAG-produced projects last weekend at Trail Dance. Great feedback on the Misti Boland-directed short “Candy.” It screened at a local museum on a very large screen that was integrated into a diorama of the Western Oklahoma desert. Really fun venue, and great feedback from the audience.

Next was The Dome of Heaven, shot in Oklahoma last year by TAG crew, with production handled entirely by TAG. The audience was great, and the venue had great projection, showing all the gorgeous details of Jeremy’s photography of the Oklahoma landscape. The Q&A by writer/director Diane Glancy went very well. I always love it when the audience wants to discuss content and themes in the movie rather than the usual questions about budget, etc.

Dome was awarded a Golden Cowboy for “Best Native American Film,” an award we are very gratified to receive, particularly after seeing the other fine films in the category. Overall, a well attended, well organized festival with many strong entries in all categories. Definitely a recommended stop for your film screening and/or viewing trip.