2nd Annual B Movie Celebration

**animegirl** · 12 Apr 2008, 12:48 PM

Sounds fun! I want to go, but I will probably be by myself.

**Gonzo** · 26 Jun 2008, 10:20 AM

Here's a bit of an update.

New Expanded Version of the Tromadance Film Festival
New York, NY – Tromadance Founder Lloyd Kaufman and The B Movie Celebration announced the creation of a new expanded summer version of the Tromadance Film Festival in Franklin, Indiana, at this year’s American Film Market last November. This announcement included details on the transformation of the Tromadance Film Festival into a fully immersive film experience that now includes a larger screening schedule as well as more panel discussions and in-depth workshops covering a variety of topics pertinent to young filmmakers. Summer TromaDance takes place during the B Movie Celebration September 26th-28th in Franklin Indiana.

About TromaDanceTromaDance is the first film festival wholeheartedly devoted to filmmakers and fans. Unlike every other film festival, TromaDance does not charge filmmakers to submit their films. Entrance to all screenings is free and open to the public. Also, there are no VIP reservations or preferential treatment regarding films, panels, or parties of any kind given. The organizers of TromaDance believe films are meant to be seen, especially when it comes to new filmmakers. Art — in all its forms — is for the people!

TromaDance features a range of films made independently, usually without big stars, big money and far removed from the Hollywood studio system. The official selections of TromaDance have been made with nothing more than passion, courage, integrity, and raw talent.

For The People and By The People
Everyone at TromaDance is treated as an equal. The elite and the celebrated are treated no better or worse than the experimental filmmaker or the random moviegoer off the street. Admittance to all screenings, panels, parties, and events is strictly on a first come, first served basis. If there are any VIPs at TromaDance, they are the filmmakers whose blood, sweat, and hard work are on the screen.
TromaDance is an opportunity for everyone who’s ever picked up a camera to have their work seen without the compromises required by elitist cartel interference. TromaDance is proud to be the first and only film festival of the people, for the people, and by the people.

www.tromadance.com
Submit Your Films Now
You may send your film (along with the official entry form, available at http://www.indyfilmco-op.org/2008tromadancesummer.pdf)

to the following address:

TROMADANCE ENTRIES
c/o The Indy Film Co-op
99 East Monroe Street
Franklin, Indiana 46131

Entries will not be returned.

About The B Movie Celebration
Part film festival, part educational symposium and part circus, the B Movie Celebration is an event unlike any other. Scores of classic B feature film films have been shown at the 2007 B Celebration, including Forbidden Planet, Night of The Living Dead and Death Race 2000. Guests at this year’s B Movie Celebration included Troma Studio founder Lloyd Kaufman, B Film Legend Jim Wynorski, Special Effects Guru Tom Savini and numerous other practitioners of the B Movie art form.

www.bmoviecelebration.com

Also, here's an updated guest list.

Queen of Trash
Mister Lobo
Will The Thrill Viharo
Monica Tiki Goddess
Stuart Gordon
Tom Holland
Jim Wynorski
Conrad Brooks
John Huff
Harry Manfredini
Gigi Erneta
Matt Tompkins
Kelly Jackson
Andrew Stevens
Jim O'Rear
Ken Blakey
Virgil Franklin
Tom Savini
The Moon Rays

Also, Franklin, Indiana was hit hard a few weeks ago by rains causing flooding and also causing many people to have their homes damaged and some even lost their homes. The Indy Film Co-op is currently taking donations to help the victims. We are also going to have an auction the at the Celebration w/all proceeds going to benefit the victims. Currently, these are some of the things up for auction.

3 Authographed copies of German release of "Cry Of The WInged Serpent" donated by Jim Wynorski
Producer Andrew Stevens donated props From Fire From Below
An autographed 8X10 of Robert "Freddy Krueger" Englund
An Autographed 8X10 of Eileen Dietz in The Exorcist (she did all of Linda Blair's stunts)
A fake $100.00 bill featuring a photo of Ben Chapman as The Creature From The Black Lagoon autographed by the late Ben Chapman
Deluxe Republic Serial master work volume: Valley of the Cliffhangers and its companion book.
Free conultation on productions from Wendy at Soho Lofts, SoHoSoleil Locations will donate an 8 hour video shoot (or print) at our CornerLight space at SoHoSoleil Locations for a small crew of 15 persons or less as our schedule permits, most likely on a Saturday. This is to be used by Dec. 15, 2008. The crew will also be responsible for the payment of one studio assistant at $15 hr. The winning filmmakers must supply a certificate of liability and follow all of the rules and regulations per our regular contract. We have had many celebrities in shoots at this location including David Bowie, Kate Moss, Salman Rushdie, Jake Gyllenhaal, Paul Bettany, Debbie Harry, Neil Young...plus many tv and film folks: BBC, HBO, AMC, Lifetime, MTV, NBC, USA, ABC, and commercials/videos for Coke, Heineken, Slimfast, Cheer, Home Depot, American Express...As this offer is valued in excess of $3,000 the offer will be rescinded if less than $1,000 is raised. If however you have more than one party interested and funds are being collected for the cause it may be possible to offer a second shoot day.
A Lunch With LA Producer Mathias Gertiz
Ernie Fosselius donated 6 authographed copies of HARDWARE WARS
Tom Savini donated a collection of autographed Books and Memorabilia
Lloyd Kaufman donated the complete works of Troma
Tom Holland autographed posters from The Temp and Thinner
THE QUEEN OF TRASH a Life Cast of Her Bust and a ton of other items
MISTER LOBO All the profits from the sale of DVD of CINEMA INSOMNIA

**Rem** · 26 Jun 2008, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by YellerDog

Not everything's gotta center on the damn 80's.

But hey, Chopping Mall! One of my old professors worked on the robot.

B movies from the 50s and 60s are about as interesting as flies fucking. But there are a lot of 80s flics that are still awesome to watch, and don't put you to sleep. I've seen a lot of the films up there and holy shit are they boring.

**Advocate** · 26 Jun 2008, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by Rem

B movies from the 50s and 60s are about as interesting as flies fucking. But there are a lot of 80s flics that are still awesome to watch, and don't put you to sleep. I've seen a lot of the films up there and holy shit are they boring.

Serious ... do you even like movies? I mean wow man.

wow.

**Rem** · 26 Jun 2008, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by Advocate

Serious ... do you even like movies? I mean wow man.

wow.

Go watch THE GIANT BEHEMOTH, with no drugs involved, go on I'll wait. And then come back and tell me you didn't fall asleep, B movies from the 50s and 60s are fucking boring.