2008 Woodie Awards
Alumni take show on the road to promote thriller film
Courtney Roberts and Arlinda Arriaga
Issue date: 4/11/08 Section: ARTS & LIFE
Financed by Barboza and by auctioning ad space on the large mobile billboard truck used on tour, the contest has three puzzles, each with its own monetary value.
"I kept the contest a secret from all the actors and the crew until the premiere because I didn't want them thinking too much about it or questioning it," Barboza said. "When I set out to write the film, I wanted audience participation, so I embedded clues into the storyline."
According to the Web site, www.greeneyedmonstermovie.com, the clues can come in any form during the entire film: something you see or hear, some action performed, the way it's put together or even the way the story falls apart.
The idea is sometimes called an armchair treasure hunt.
"It's a skill-based contest where anyone willing to take the time and watch the movie repeatedly will get the clues and win the money," Barboza said. "A lot of people can have fun watching it, but then this contest will allow others to enjoy it on a different level."
In the past few months, the filmmakers have been on tour to promote the movie through screenings in Queens, N.Y., and New Jersey.
They have recently completed their regional tour through Texas, including a debut screening at the Dobie Theater in Austin, and will continue to head west with stops in New Mexico and Arizona before their final destination, Los Angeles, Calif., for Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors convention.
"The best part is meeting all the local people and filmmakers everywhere, in addition to continuing the blog online and driving the truck around," Sauceda said. "I mean we got to stop at the Quikstop where Kevin Smith shot 'Clerks.' That was pretty cool."
Both Barboza and Sauceda agree that the most important thing at this point is to keep promoting the movie by getting more people involved and informed about the film.
"We want people to follow this adventure with us," Sauceda said. "With the age of the Internet and advanced technology, it's different to drive around and meet people face-to-face instead of sitting at home."
"I kept the contest a secret from all the actors and the crew until the premiere because I didn't want them thinking too much about it or questioning it," Barboza said. "When I set out to write the film, I wanted audience participation, so I embedded clues into the storyline."
According to the Web site, www.greeneyedmonstermovie.com, the clues can come in any form during the entire film: something you see or hear, some action performed, the way it's put together or even the way the story falls apart.
The idea is sometimes called an armchair treasure hunt.
"It's a skill-based contest where anyone willing to take the time and watch the movie repeatedly will get the clues and win the money," Barboza said. "A lot of people can have fun watching it, but then this contest will allow others to enjoy it on a different level."
In the past few months, the filmmakers have been on tour to promote the movie through screenings in Queens, N.Y., and New Jersey.
They have recently completed their regional tour through Texas, including a debut screening at the Dobie Theater in Austin, and will continue to head west with stops in New Mexico and Arizona before their final destination, Los Angeles, Calif., for Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors convention.
"The best part is meeting all the local people and filmmakers everywhere, in addition to continuing the blog online and driving the truck around," Sauceda said. "I mean we got to stop at the Quikstop where Kevin Smith shot 'Clerks.' That was pretty cool."
Both Barboza and Sauceda agree that the most important thing at this point is to keep promoting the movie by getting more people involved and informed about the film.
"We want people to follow this adventure with us," Sauceda said. "With the age of the Internet and advanced technology, it's different to drive around and meet people face-to-face instead of sitting at home."
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Jose Sauceda
posted 4/11/08 @ 2:29 PM CST
Thank you for showing interest in this project. It has been a fun ride.
And anyone that would like to follow us online, you can do so at the official website (printed above) and at our blogs:
Gabriel Barboza - http://greyskyproject. (Continued…)
Enedelia Sauceda
posted 4/12/08 @ 9:55 PM CST
Great article. Thank you for supporting the UNT alumni
and our Latino film makers!
Jerad Dickey
posted 4/14/08 @ 7:28 PM CST
Bravo gentlemen. Good to see people succeeding. Good luck.
Rob Dunn
posted 4/14/08 @ 8:10 PM CST
Excellent article! This is the kind of support that all aspiring achievers need and thrive on. On their behalf, "Thanks from the growing base of fans!"
Ryan Hollingsworth
posted 4/16/08 @ 12:23 PM CST
Talkin' bout dat Clizass Sprang 04 , FO SHOW!! (applause here)
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