Presenting the 2007 Duke City Shootout Image Galleries! Join in on the hard work and the fun as our photographers cover the meetings, movies and parties. Check back often as events and productions stills are added.
Join in on the behind the scenes work of the Duke City Shootout staff as they meet to review last minute details at June 15th meeting.

All photos ©2007 by John Maio and DFI

 

Auditions took place in late June. Sample a small portion of the four long days put in by our audition staff and the many talented actors who came out and gave their best.

Photos ©2007 by the credited photographers and DFI, Inc. Royalty free music by SmartSound®

 

A volunteer coordination and signup meeting was held on June 28th. Without our telented and dedicated volunteers we couldn't run the Duke City Shootout!

All images @2007 by John Maio and DFI., Inc.

 

The 2007 Digital Bootcamp sessions begin. Join the new moviemakers and crew members as they learn the ins and outs of working on a movie set. John Grace, Grubb Graebner, and Robert Johnson, along with many other talented and experienced teachers will impart their wisdom over the coming days. (Updated 7/21)

All images ©2007 by the credited photographers and DFI, Inc

 

Join the fun as our photographer, Kathy Marmon takes you to the 48 Hour Film Project

All images ©2007 by Kathy Marmon and DFI, Inc.

 

The Producers, their 1st AD's and the Duke City Shootout Support Staff meet one last time before the festival begins.

All images ©2007 bt John Maio and DFI, Inc.

 

VIP Mixer at Ann Lerner's. Ann is the Dirictor of the City of Albuquerque Film Office and has again graciously hosted this event, where writers, producers, sponsors and contributiors to the Duke City Shootout enjoy an evening before the kickoff event. (Updated with new photos on 7/25)

all images © 2007 by the credited photographer and DFI, Inc.

 

The Shotgun Start was held at Albuquerque Studios, our new mega production facility which is already home to several new shows. Feel the excitement grow as the crews get hear the start, start their trucks and ride into the sunset to make movies! (Updated with new photos on 7/25)

All Images ©2007 by the credited photographers and DFI, Inc.

 

Our photographer, Elliot Madriss, takes you to the 2007 Opening Night Party, held at the Carom Club in downtown Albuquerque on Saturday night, July 21. Many of these folks were on location at oh-dark-thirty the next morning making movies!

All images ©2007 by Elliot Madriss and DFI., Inc.

 

The 2007 Wrap Party marked the midway point in the moviemaking process. Principal photography is complete and now the heavy lifting shifts to the editing bays where raw takes are turned into magic. Lets celebrate these past few days of work with a party!

©2007 by John Maio, Elliot Madriss and the Digital Filmmaking Institute

 

Visit the Insomnia Lounge where Eric Whitmore, alomg with our sponsors, have arranged some great exhibits, seminars, GameSlam, and and technology demonstrations. Check the main website to see the scheduled events in the Insomnia!

Images ©2007 Elliot Madriss and DI., Inc.

 

Air Guitar competition at the Insomnia Lounge on July 28th

Images ©2007 by Elliot Madriss and DFI, Inc.

 
Set and Production Stills from the 2007 Movies - In alphabetical order: Keep checking as we add pics!
 

Joachim Jung, Los Angeles, CA — The Dream Girl
A couple of paparazzi come upon the dream scenario with a starlet they’ve been stalking.

images ©2007 by John Maio, Mike Gendimenico, and DFI., Inc.

 

Will Hartman, Los Angeles, CA — Easy Pickins’
A home-invasion robbery goes sour for two thugs when the little old lady they’re trying to rob goes on the offensive.

Easy Pickins' Wins Best Picture and the Audience Award for a Clean Sweep!

All Images ©2007 by Kathy Marmon and DFI., Inc

 

Lisa Marks, Marina del Rey, CA — Maconie’s List
A depressed, lonely woman hires a domesticated, cake-baking hitman to kill her on her 40th birthday, but changes her mind when she unexpectedly gets asked out on a date.

Images ©2007 by Gabriella Marks, Peter Meileur and John Maio as credited; and DFI., Inc.

 

Richard Dargan, Albuquerque, NM — The Pitch
An obnoxious Hollywood bigwig prepares to pitch his life to the most discerning critic of all — God.

Images @2007 by Elliot Madriss and Bob Ayre as credited; and DFI., Inc.

 

Dina Chapman, West Hollywood, CA — So Five Minutes Ago
Gordy agrees to test out the time machine his buddy Bart built in his garage — out of an old phone booth. But the machine only sends him back five minutes.

Images ©2007 by Wes Naman, Mike Gendimenico, and DFI. Inc.

 

Scott and Paula Merrow, Albuquerque, NM — The Spider Experiment
A bored 10-year-old invents an experiment that amazes his classmates — at least for a while.

All Images ©2007 by Rebecca Purvus and DFI., Inc.

 

Jason Kendell, Spring Hill, FL — Young Gun
Jack wants his wife dead. Unfortunately, his finances won’t let allow him to hire a professional, so he is forced to use a novice, who just happens to be a slightly warped 15-year-old.

All images ©2007 by Nancy Coombs and DFI., Inc.

 
   

Spend a relaxing minute at the editing bays - well you can relax while the Editiors and Director's prepare the movies for judging and showing at the Premiere on Saturday Night. Things might get a little hectic here as the hours count down!

Images ©2007 by Elliot Madriss and DFI., Inc.

 

The 2007 Gala Premiere Night and Awards Ceremony! The movie "Easy Pickins' " won Best Movie ans the Audience Award, along with Best Actress and Best Art Direction. Be there as our team of still photographers cover the event (more photos added on 8/6/2007)

Images ©2007 by the credited photographers and DFI, Inc.

 

The 2007 Awards night after party! Tired but happy revelers!

Images ©2007 by the credited photographers and DFI, Inc. Music by SmartSound

 

The 48 Hour Film Project awards. Scotty Milder won Best Picture for his movie "Sweetie". Here's the coverage of the event held in the Insomnia Lounge - complete with movie music!

Images 2007 by Elliot Madriss and DFI, Inc.