Astoria, Movies Nov 24, 2017 Attend the Sparrow Film Project 14 Awards and Gala at MOMI The Sparrow Film Project Gala: Number 14 is December 7 at MOMI and we have two tickets to give away! Share this Scoop by Meg Cotner total shares! Twitter Facebook Email Print The Sparrow Film Project Gala: Number 14 is December 7 at MOMI and we have two tickets to give away! by Meg Cotner Share this Scoop total shares! Twitter Facebook Email Print Related scoops 50+ Things To Do This Summer in Astoria & Long Island City The annual Sparrow Film Project is one of the creative highlights in all of Astoria land, and the award show and gala each year is always a treat. It will take place at the Museum of the Moving Image on Thursday, December 7 at 6:30pm. The organizers describe the Project as “”Based in Astoria NYC, with international participation, we are a three week, three minute film making experience that will challenge and inspire you.” Here’s a little more about what the Project is and how it started: “The Sparrow Tavern birthed the film project when a rag tag group of artists drew made-up film names from a hat and challenged themselves to make a three minute film in 3 weeks. Each edition of the project over the years has altered the challenge in some way but keeping the structure of 3 minute film in 3 weeks. The first awards was held at the Sparrow Tavern in Astoria, Queens, corner of 24th avenue and 29th street. The project editions evolved into an internationally participated event that includes and honors filmmakers, hosts a gala emceed with live music, food and awards, and has established a community forum to create, invent and share ideas with film as the medium.” The gala will welcome the filmmakers, friends of the Project, and its supporting community for a screening of the nominated films and award ceremony. Attendees will also enjoy champagne before the screenings, an open bar and hors d’ouevres at intermission, and then the awards show will start. Live music will also be a part of the celebration. There will also be an afterparty (location TBD). “Participants and supporters alike share in the excitement surrounding the awards gala,” remarks Mike Free, Sparrow Film Project producer. “We are excited to celebrate the incredible achievement of our participants with a night of food, drink, and musical performances at the Museum’s Sumner Redstone Theatre.” Here’s a list of the films to be screened: 1 BR by Brazen A Happy Ending by Blood Pheasant A Spin In Time by Pickford’s Follies Absolution by Hoff Kilter Bonbon by Locked in the Attic Bright Lights, Bad City by Team Larry Buyer’s Remorse by No Frills Deutschland by Flutter Puppy Dumb Nachos by Brutalkind Fool Intentions by Come Out Swinging Knock and Kiss by Petros Madame’s Birthday by Meandering Quail Margarita Kill by The Misfit Toys Mister Warren’s Neighborhood by Suit Up Pulcinella’s Opus by GKL Silks Class by Hair Eagle Styx & Stones by Effie Productions Super Nova by Astoriocracy The Curse by Bolts and Blunder The Gnomen by Drunk Nerd Sober Nerd The Professor’s Lesson by Voyeuartistic The Sig Daniels Show by Seltzer Party There Will Be Nog by Flint Day Uncertainty Principle by Evening Squire Productions Uptight by 2 Vision Quest by Sparklebaby Barbecue Wa-Wa-Watch Dog by Five Ohm Who Fights Bears? by Loaded Bearing Zimbabwe 2 by Guaranteed Tremendous Tickets are $65 (buy here), but we are giving away a pair of them over the next week! Enter below. Congratulations to all the films and filmmakers involved and we hope the gala and awards show are the best night of the year! a Rafflecopter giveaway Twitter Facebook Email Print awards showGalaMOMISparrow Film Festival About Meg Cotner Meg Cotner was trained as a harpsichordist and now works as a freelance writer and editor. She is the author of "Food Lovers' Guide to Queens," and is a skilled and avid home cook, baker, and preserver. Related scoops 50+ Things To Do This Summer in Astoria & Long Island City 11 Comments Rachel November 29th, 2017 I love MOMI and have a short attention span – perfect. Reply Jeremy November 28th, 2017 Looks awesome! Reply Jen Hsieh November 28th, 2017 So excited for the chance to meet local creatives in Astoria (and I also love MOMI). Reply Angela November 27th, 2017 Looking forward to seeing the films! Reply Eric Black November 27th, 2017 Amazing how much this has grown! Reply Alana November 27th, 2017 Every day I walk past a Sparrow Film Project poster and I’m happy to learn more about it! It’d be fun to attend the Gala. I haven’t been to MOMI since I was a kid (and dubbed the scene from Taxi Driver)! Reply Ana November 27th, 2017 One of my favorite events of the year – a lovely time to celebrate our little community. Reply Sarah Batchelor November 27th, 2017 This sounds like a fantastic event and I always love visiting MoMI! Reply Victor M November 27th, 2017 Sounds like fun! Reply Charlene Chew November 24th, 2017 This seems like such a fun and interesting event that I would to attend with a friend who also makes shorts. Reply phillip stafford November 24th, 2017 Love to post covering what’s going on the museum. Hope to be able to attend and the diversity of the films that will be screened. Sure the food and drinks will be great as well. Reply Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. 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Jen Hsieh November 28th, 2017 So excited for the chance to meet local creatives in Astoria (and I also love MOMI). Reply
Alana November 27th, 2017 Every day I walk past a Sparrow Film Project poster and I’m happy to learn more about it! It’d be fun to attend the Gala. I haven’t been to MOMI since I was a kid (and dubbed the scene from Taxi Driver)! Reply
Ana November 27th, 2017 One of my favorite events of the year – a lovely time to celebrate our little community. Reply
Sarah Batchelor November 27th, 2017 This sounds like a fantastic event and I always love visiting MoMI! Reply
Charlene Chew November 24th, 2017 This seems like such a fun and interesting event that I would to attend with a friend who also makes shorts. Reply
phillip stafford November 24th, 2017 Love to post covering what’s going on the museum. Hope to be able to attend and the diversity of the films that will be screened. Sure the food and drinks will be great as well. Reply