Join a day of celebration and information during the 21st Annual Iowa Motion Picture Association Awards on Saturday, May 19. Sign up for the Iowa in ACTion workshop/panel discussion with Iowa native and Hollywood actress Tanna Frederick, director Ron Vignone, Project Cornlight co-directors John and Kim Busbee, and IMPA board members Jim Brockhohn and Jolene Pfaff that starts at 1:30 p.m. At 5 p.m., network with new friends and renew old friendships during our reception, dinner and social hour and enjoy the music of Mary McAdams and Dustin Louis Blank. Then at 7 p.m., shine the spotlight on Iowa's best during the Iowa Motion Picture Awards Ceremony. It all takes place at the Stoney Creek Inn, at 5291 Stoney Creek Court in Johnston, conveniently located just north of I-80.
Find out more and reserve your spot below!
- Tanna Frederick - Featured Awards Speaker and Workshop Presenter - Born and raised in Mason City, Tanna knew from a young age that she wanted to be an actress. Hear from the creator of Project Cornlight--the effort to create high-level films with Iowans behind and in front of the camera.
- Ron Vignone - Featured Workshop Presenter - Ron is an accomplished director who will share his experience and insights with us. Ron will also direct "The Farm," the first of the Project Cornlight films.
- Jim Brockhohn - Workshop Presenter - Jim is an accomplished actor from Forest City, Iowa, who has appeared in a wide variety of productions. Jim is also a member of the IMPA Board of Directors.
- John Busbee - Workshop Presenter - John serves as co-director of Project Cornlight and will also serve as locations manager and production supervisor on "The Farm."
- Kim Busbee - Workshop Presenter - Kim serves as co-director of Project Cornlight and will serve as producer and casting director for "The Farm."
- Jolene Pfaff - Workshop Host - Jolene is head of Joventure Productions. She is an award-winning producer who has been responsible for the creation of several Iowa projects in recent years.
- Sonya Doswell - Red Carpet Host and Awards Ceremony Emcee - Sonya is the head of Solminod. She is an accomplished speaker and has also worked extensively in the industry in a variety of roles.
- Event Overview - Get an overview for the full day of events, including workshops, the annual meeting and the ceremony.
- Pricing - Options available for members and non-members. Scroll all the way down for the package deals.
- Registration - This is where you reserve your spot for events throughout the day.
EVENT OVERVIEW
2012 Iowa Motion Picture Awards
Stoney Creek Inn, Johnston, Iowa – Saturday, May 19, 2012
Workshop
- 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Main Ballroom -- Iowa in ACTion Workshop/Panel Discussion, hosted by Jolene Pfaff and featuring Tanna Frederick, Ron Vignone, Jim Brockhohn, John Busbee and Kim Busbee. ·
Annual IMPA Meeting for IMPA Members
- 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. -- The Meadows Room
Red Carpet Hosted by Sonya Doswell and the Solminod media team, and Dinner, with Musical Performances from Mary McAdams and Dustin Louis Blank
- 5:00 to 7 p.m. – Main Ballroom
Iowa Motion Picture Awards Ceremony – Hosted by Sonya Doswell
- 7 to 9:30 p.m. – Main Ballroom
Each Workshop
- $25 - Members
- $35 - Non-Members
Red Carpet Event, Dinner and Awards Ceremony
- $25 - Members
- $35 - Non-Members
Full Registration Discount
Sign up for all of the workshops, the reception and awards program and receive a $10 discount!
- $40 - Members
- $60 - Non-Members
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