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First Look: Signal Pictures latest short film 'Forgotten'
Here's the first production still from "Forgotten," a new short film by Chris Gegax. Suzie (Katie Rhoades) asks for help from Sister Michael (Marilyn Murray). The scene was shot at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis.
'Forgotten' gets a one-sheet
The one-sheet for Signal Pictures short film "Forgotten" has arrived and we really dig it. Click on it to see a larger version. It was created by graphic design pros Andy Weaverling and Matt Travaille at Rotor Design, Minneapolis. Rotor Design also did the film poster artwork for Signal Pictures previous film, "A Specialist in His Field."
Signal Pictures short film 'Forgotten' earns top ScreenLabs prize
Photo by Tom Gegax (L to R) "Forgotten" Director-Producer Christopher Gegax, Actress Katie Rhoades, Screenwriter Julie Meyer, and ScreenLabs Executive Director Robb Mitchell.
The jury at the Screenwriter’s Workshop’s 2007 ScreenLabs Challenge awarded the top prize for Best Film to "Forgotten," by Minneapolis director Christopher Gegax. The dramatic film revolves around a nun’s chance encounter with a troubled young woman, and focuses on themes of judgment, understanding, mercy and compassion. "Forgotten'" is the fourth short film by 36-year-old Gegax, after "A Specialist in His Field" which was shown in festivals across the nation. “It feels great to be recognized by leaders from Minnesota’s film community. This wouldn’t have happened if it hadn’t been for Julie Meyer writing a great script,” said Gegax. Richfield screenwriter Julie Meyer took home the Best Screenplay award for "Forgotten."
The 2007 Screenlabs Challenge asked screenwriters to write and produce a short film with the theme "A Simple Twist of Fate," and required Minneapolis’ Stone Arch Bridge be used as one of the locations. Minnesota film professionals making up the jury included Minneapolis Community and Technical College Cinema Department chair Hafed Bouassida, Director Craig Rice, Producer Christine Walker, and Cinematographer Greg Winter. ScreenLabs is a program of the Screenwriter’s Workshop, Minneapolis. For more information about ScreenLabs or Screenwriter’s Workshop check out their website.