“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

“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!

2011 Hampton Roads 48 Hour Film Project Winner

August 23, 2011news, press

  HamptonRoads.com © August 23, 2011   A couple of weekends ago about 26 filmmakers gathered with their crews to write, shoot, edit and finish a short film within 48 hours for the Hampton Roads 48 Hour Film Project. While each team drew a different film genre, the project required all teams to use the … Read More