By Lynn Jones | The LOL Jax Film Festival was formed in 2016 by filmmakers and husband and wife team, Adam and Monique Madrid to herald area filmmakers showing that we “Loves Our Locals” while “Laughing Out Loud.” Hundreds of movie fans showed up for the recent screening event held at WJCT studios.
With more than fifteen short films under their belt, in 2014 the Madrids, ‘No Laughing Matter,’ film was screened at Filmapalooza, inside Hollywood’s Mann’s Chinese Theatre where winning films from cities worldwide are screened and compete with each other for awards. With the recognition of their film and adrenaline pumping, the Madrids were all in, “My wife said let’s start our own festival. Why leave Jax when we can create and revise our own film Mecca,” said Adam.
The LOL Jax Film Festival showcases local film producers throughout Duval County with a gathering for local comedy, panelists, entertainment and laughter to audiences, while uplifting the emerging film community. Guests also enjoyed the comedy antics of Jenn Weeks, food trucks and freshly popped popcorn!
“We have so much talent here and we don’t want to lose them to LA, New York or Atlanta. We will cheer them on if they leave but it’s so important to retain the talent and shine a light on their industry accomplishments,” said Monique Madrid. The evening screenings categories included the best of the best in: film, lead actor/actress, acting, directing, cinematography, writing, editing, special effects, musical scores, sounds costumes and choreographer. A few of the submission festival rules states that films have to be ten minutes or under; a comedy short or skit and must involve someone from lived or affiliated with Jacksonville (surrounding area).
This year’s Best Film winner movie was: The Weight; For Those About to Rock (2nd Place); Pair O Deez (3rd Place)
The Madrid’s are also organizers of the JAX 48 Hour Film Project where filmmakers have 48 hours to make a movie and won’t know what they are filming until the kickoff on Friday, September 27th. The premiere screenings will be October 15 – 17th with the Best of Awards Show scheduled for Monday, October 21st at WJCT Studios.
To find out more or to submit a film email submissions@LOLJAX.com.
For a complete list of winners and more info visit: https://loljax.com/
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