http://www.lone-lantern.com/index.htmlHot News!enuser@domain.comCopyright 2011 Panagiota Valkanas2011-12-27T13:29:46-06:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Fri, 27 May 2011 10:50:06 -0500user@domain.comNews Feed2011-12-27T13:29:46-06:00http://www.lone-lantern.com/news_files/fc80f66e87b83be2837d11e2b6db93c3-11.html#unique-entry-id-11http://www.lone-lantern.com/news_files/fc80f66e87b83be2837d11e2b6db93c3-11.html#unique-entry-id-11Okay, everyone out there in the Interwebs!

After a several-month-long crap-fest, we are getting ready to start the new year off right! Some of you may be aware that a considerable chunk of our equipment was jacked a few months back, sending our tentative filming schedule hurtling off into oblivion. Well, that should be remedied soon enough!

Meanwhile, Lone Lantern has been mostly stuck in a lot of pre-production lately due to both a lack of equipment and Yota’s being involved in a couple of projects with other Indy film companies, including Structure Productions and 1PerCient% Films; look for updates on those as the projects are pretty freakin’ awesome.

Anywho, as we’re getting back on track, be on the lookout for updates to individual pages, new layouts, and new cast and crew calls.

Peace out.

]]>user@domain.comNews Feed2011-10-03T17:51:37-05:00http://www.lone-lantern.com/news_files/75f90252e9996a1a9ec222b4095eb229-10.html#unique-entry-id-10http://www.lone-lantern.com/news_files/75f90252e9996a1a9ec222b4095eb229-10.html#unique-entry-id-10Sooooooo, unfortunately, we’ve hit a rather significant snag with our main camera, and so all film projects for the immediate future have been pushed to the back burner.

In the meantime, the Pluto Watch Co.’s first episode is coming along nicely, and we hope to be able to release the show around Christmastime, so be on the lookout for that.

Also, coming soon, our Audio Section will begin featuring previews from two of our members’ band’s upcoming EP.

And last, but certainly not least, keep in mind that, although immediate film projects are a no go, you can still help us raise films for EAT ME! We’re crowd-sourcing/funding via IndieGoGo, and you can check out our promos on the film page HERE!
]]>user@domain.comNews Feed2011-08-29T17:59:45-05:00http://www.lone-lantern.com/news_files/93a38e0a0e563b2c6b2aee7f69567073-9.html#unique-entry-id-9http://www.lone-lantern.com/news_files/93a38e0a0e563b2c6b2aee7f69567073-9.html#unique-entry-id-9This past weekend saw the Windie City Shootout Awards Show, whereing out latest short, “Flats: a Love Story” was re-screened as a Critics’ Choice entry! Plus, the IMDB Page is now live, and the Film Page has been updated a bit.

Now, the main event of the WCS is over, and now it’s time to prepare for our next project(s). Of course, you can still help us out by checking out our film on Vimeo; WCS is going to give $1,000 to the team with the most views at the end of a 30-day period, so watch the movie as many times as you can stand it, and spread the word!

http://vimeo.com/27947892

Also, you may have noticed the addition to the homepage: Just under the Facebook and Twitter links in the sidebar is the link to our CafePress Store! If you like our logo, you’ll love our products. We’re currently trying to add a little diversity to the shop by making a few items specific to each of our films. And, yeah, some of the items may seem a bit pricey, but all profits (ie, anything over CP’s base prices) goes directly into making our next film, so please help out however you can!
]]>user@domain.comNews Feed2011-08-24T21:14:46-05:00http://www.lone-lantern.com/news_files/d96ef6932237c64b62acf8a3f77dc814-8.html#unique-entry-id-8http://www.lone-lantern.com/news_files/d96ef6932237c64b62acf8a3f77dc814-8.html#unique-entry-id-8Well, if you’ve been following our Twitter feed or Facebook page, you know that we participated in the Windie City Shootout, a new 72-hour film race and competition here in Chicago. After losing half the crew, recasting half of our actors the day of the shoot, and losing our location and changing things up for a new place hours before shooting, we were able to pull it off and were the first team to hand in our finished product!

Now, the time is here, and everyone has the opportunity to attend the Windie City Shootout’s FREE outdoor screening of “Flats” and other competitors’ films. The event is going to take place at the parking lot at 18th and Halsted in the Pilsen neighbourhood, starting at 8pm. Our short is slated to run third, and totals about 5 minutes in length, so don’t be late! Yota will be chilling with a few cast members, friends, and family members, and giving out free candy, so watch out for mini Snickers bars, Blow Pops, and the subsequent and delightful rise in bloodsugar!

Also this week, Saturday at 8pm marks the beginning of the Windie City Shootout Awards Show, where the critics’ top 15 films will be re-screened, the winner will be announced, and viewers can vote for their favourites to win the Peoples’ Choice Award! The films will be screened at the historic/kinda rundown Thalia Theatre (you can entre through Ristorante al Teatro), and tickets cost $10; this price gives you the right to watch the films, vote for your favourite, eat as much popcorn as you want, drink free beer from 7:30pm - 8:00pm, and stay for the after party!

If you can’t make the Awards Show, you can still support us by purchasing an online ticket and submitting your vote via the Interwebs at www.ticketleap.com. The $10 ticket cost still applies, but we’ll take as many votes as we can get, plus the proceeds from the event go to charity!

So, come on out to either event if you can make it, or spend a few minutes (and a few dollars) online to help us get that much closer to winning this competition! Winners get $10K to make a feature film, and that would be a whole lot of awesome.

Thanks and we’re looking forward to see you all there!

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For more information on “Flats: a Love Story,” CLICK HERE.
For more information on the Windie City Shootout, CLICK HERE.
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For more on the Windie City Shootout, go here.


Update 8/15: We hit a whole mess of snags, but have persevered, and will be ready to hand in our film as soon as submissions are open!

]]>user@domain.comNews Feed2011-06-04T17:20:25-05:00http://www.lone-lantern.com/news_files/17bfeddda5f6f2b5c6ab9ade408fe8a7-5.html#unique-entry-id-5http://www.lone-lantern.com/news_files/17bfeddda5f6f2b5c6ab9ade408fe8a7-5.html#unique-entry-id-5
The Internet Movie DataBase site for our latest short, “Windy City Blues,” is now up! Although we’ve got the cast and crew credits listed on the WCB Home Page, feel free to check it out, as we’ll be adding trivia and fun facts to it periodically!

“Windy City Blues” IMDB Page]]>user@domain.comNews Feed2011-04-02T18:38:28-05:00http://www.lone-lantern.com/news_files/70358e3029eef0bb0713ee559bee0682-4.html#unique-entry-id-4http://www.lone-lantern.com/news_files/70358e3029eef0bb0713ee559bee0682-4.html#unique-entry-id-4Visit the EAT ME! HomePage on IndieGoGo to find out more about this feature and help us raise funds to film this amazing horror-action-dramedy adventure! And please help us to spread the word!
]]>user@domain.comNews Feed2011-05-10T14:37:06-05:00http://www.lone-lantern.com/news_files/1321b33417d9e614bb8601b5d2240eb7-3.html#unique-entry-id-3http://www.lone-lantern.com/news_files/1321b33417d9e614bb8601b5d2240eb7-3.html#unique-entry-id-3There are just 3 days left until the start of the 2011 48-Hour Guerilla Film Contest, and this year we're entering into the contest! Production companies are required to film a 5-10 minute short film over a tight 48-hour time period (from writing to editing). It's a challenge, yeah, but the best part? A $5K prize, trip to the festival screening, and a pitch meeting! For more on the contest, go to 48gfc.com, and wish us luck!
]]>user@domain.comNews Feed2011-05-30T18:12:03-05:00http://www.lone-lantern.com/news_files/9155e03c9e93a24f0b21c572a7ceacae-2.html#unique-entry-id-2http://www.lone-lantern.com/news_files/9155e03c9e93a24f0b21c572a7ceacae-2.html#unique-entry-id-2_{Lakewood Ranch Cinemas is located at 10715 Rodeo Drive #8, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202.}]]>user@domain.comNews Feed2011-05-26T19:25:09-05:00http://www.lone-lantern.com/news_files/25bc8975c23d6b856393da49fcb0fa36-0.html#unique-entry-id-0http://www.lone-lantern.com/news_files/25bc8975c23d6b856393da49fcb0fa36-0.html#unique-entry-id-0Click here to watch “Windy City Blues...”]]>user@domain.comNews Feed2011-05-25T20:36:57-05:00http://www.lone-lantern.com/news_files/e0eda751479a1e45045b00000968f3ee-1.html#unique-entry-id-1http://www.lone-lantern.com/news_files/e0eda751479a1e45045b00000968f3ee-1.html#unique-entry-id-1CLICK HERE and use the old navigation method.]]>