How It Works
Winner
Val Lauren / HELP
A native of Los Angeles, Val Lauren began his acting career by joining the school and repertory theater company Playhouse West, a division of Sanford Meisner's Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City.
Winner celebration party at SoHo House Los Angeles
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Finalists
Grant Wheeler & George Russell / Hawaiian Ghost Story
They first met in film school at Loyola Marymount University in Southern California. “Hawaiian Ghost Story” is a homage to Hawaii and its people, showcasing its rich culture, legend, and lore.
Marvin Choi / Rosewood
Marvin says, "I wrote Rosewood as a way of compiling all of The stories I had heard about the restaurant business into a feature-length script. My father and grandfather have run restaurants, on and off, their entire lives, and their last endeavor, Wa Bar, had a colorful staff that inspired many of these stories."
Daric Gates / Dead Cat Bounce
He has been passionate about making movies since the age of six. He got his start in the film industry when he interned with writer and director Gary Ross (Seabiscuit, Pleasantville).
Ali Tabibnejad / Untitled for James
As a child, he would go into a room and act out entire movies by himself. He imagined his own entire film industry, complete with studios, directors, actors, festivals, and sales figures.
Openfilm Chairman James Caan announces finalists at Director’s Guild and celebrates with winner at Soho House LA
Aug 10th, 2010
The Top Six Flix Are Screening in Hollywood! The six finalists films for the 1st Get It Made competition are being screened at the HollyShorts Film Festival on August 11, 2010. The full festival schedule can be found here: http://hollyshorts2010.sched.org/
Aug 10th, 2010
The Grand Winner of Openfilm’s 1st Get It Made Competition is Just Around the Corner! The Openfilm Advisory Board is currently screening the Top Six Flix! http://www.openfilm.com/studio/1/
Sep 30th, 2010
Watch the Video! Learn about the inspiration behind the winning short film of our inaugural Get It Made competition.
Sep 30th, 2010
Read About the Get It Made announcements in Variety! Entertainment reporter Chris Morris gives the scoop on our 1st winner, the contest changes and more!
Oct 7th, 2010
Openfilm’s 1st Get It Made Award Dinner Photo on Extra! Check out James Caan, Jane Fonda and Get It Made winner Val Lauren at Openfilm’s award dinner.
Oct 7th, 2010
Eclipse Magazine Talks About Get It Made Changes. The entertainment news network gives the scoop on the new contest structure. Read more...
Oct 13th, 2010
Chairman James Caan, Openfilm Executives and Film Industry Colleagues Celebrate the 1st Get It Made Winner! Check out photos here!
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