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11.29.11

 LAB FILMS AT THE INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS

2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards

The nominations for the 2012 Spirit Awards are in and we are very excited for all our colleagues and friends whose heart felt projects are making a significant impact. Congrats to each of you!!!
 
Best Feature
"Beginners"
Director: Mike Mills
Producers: Miranda de Pencier, Lars Knudsen, Leslie Urdang, Dean Vanech, Jay Van Hoy
Executive Producer: Joan Scheckel

Best Director
 

Mike Mills - "Beginners"
Best Screenplay
Mike Mills - "Beginners"
Best Supporting Male
Christopher Plummer - "Beginners"

John Cassavetes Award
"Pariah"
Director: Dee Rees
Producer: Nekisa Cooper

 

Best First Feature
"Natural Selection"
Director: Robbie Pickering
Producers: Brion Hambel, Paul Jensen

 

Best Documentary

Director: Richard Press
Producer: Philip Gefter

11.28.11

MATTHEW GRONDIN BRINGS GRANITE TO THE SPACE STAGE
Matthew Grondin directs his original one act play “GRANITE” at the space with actors Erin Way (actor: Alphas), Bridgette Bassa (actor: Doonby), and Dominic Bogart (actor: Flash Forward)

"Writing, directing and putting up my first play was quite an experience - probably the most challenging (and, therefore, rewarding) experience I've had as an artist. And I could not have asked for a better home for this project thanJoan Scheckel's 6608 Space. The space itself had a life of it's own - very inspiring and palpable. YOU WALKED IN AND FELT SOMETHING. YOU FELT CREATIVITY, YOU FELT THE URGE TO MAKE ART. The expansiveness of the loft allowed your imagination to take off and run wild. I felt I was truly able to create a large stage 

that comfortably housed the characters of the piece. I cannot tell you how many audience members came up to me afterwards, telling me how amazing the space was and what a perfect venue I had found for the play. In addition to just the space itself, it was a pleasure to have a chance to meet Joan and Carlo. I have the utmost respect for them and what they are creating here in Hollywood. Joan sets such a good example of what it means to be an artist; what it means to support art and create an environment where people are free to dive into their passion and find their own voice. It's truly remarkable. Big thanks to both of them!" 
- Matthew Grondin (director: Granite)

AWARDS WATCH
21st Gotham Independent Film Awards
Mike Mills' "Beginners", executive produced by Joan Scheckel, just won Best Feature at the 21st Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards along side Malick's "The Tree of Life". Congrats Mike!!!!

The fantastic cast of this movie also won Best Ensemble Cast... congrats Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer, Melanie Laurent & Kai Lennox!!


"Pariah"s Dee Rees wins Breakthrough Director!! Congrats Dee!

 

11.21.11

FILMMAKING 1 LAB
LADL75 wraps in LA. Thank you everyone for your beautiful work. Thank you directors Andrew Eisen, Josh Fadem, Kim Geldenhuys, Alex Grossman, Ellen Kuras, Jenee LaMarque, Leigh Marling, Victoria Strouse, and actors Kai Lennox, Erin Way, Frankie Shaw, Vincent Piazza, Chet Grissom, Mary Wells, Carlo Corbellini, Daniela Sea, Monique Curnen, Laura Clery & Dono Knowlton.

10.10.11

POP-UP DINNER AT THE SPACE
What a beautiful evening chef Glory Simon hosted yesterday at the Space.
The delicious popup dinner menu was absolutely stunning.

“In late July 2011, I was standing on Joan's steps talking to her about the pop-up and underground dining experiences I had been working on when she suggested I do my own dinner in the new 6608 space. I was terrified and did not feel at all ready or worthy of cheffing my own 5 course underground dining experience but I accepted the challenge to stand at my edge and go. ALL OF MY RECENT CATERING EXPERIENCES IN NEW YORK HELPED MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO TURN THIS BEAUTIFUL GIANT SOUND STAGE INTO A SUPPER CLUB WITH SEPARATED KITCHEN, DINING AREA, BAR AND THANKS TO THE FURNISHINGS THERE, LOUNGING AREA. IT WAS TRULY INCREDIBLE TO SEE MY VISION COME TO LIFE, starting with forming the kitchen where there was none and finishing with musicians who pulled up chairs and played music at the table while my guests ate their wheat- free, organic, star anise scented apple crisps with passion fruit caramel and freshly whipped raw cream. Thanks Joan and Carlo!”
- Glory Simon
(chef)
See what everyone is saying about the Space: here

09.07.11

PARTY AT THE SPACE

We had the opportunity to host the Birthday Party of a dear friend of ours at the Space. What they created was absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for a beautiful evening. We wish you the best birthday!

“My 30th Birthday was one of the most incredible nights of my life! THE ATMOSPHERE REPRESENTED EVERYTHING I LOVE. MY FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND I WERE ABLE TO DANCE ALL NIGHT, SING TO OUR HEARTS CONTENT, CREATE BEAUTIFUL ART, WATCH SCOTTISH FILMS, PAINT OUR FACES, RIDE A MOTORCYCLE, AND NO HOLDS-BARRED CELEBRATE! Thank You for the room to play, be silly and express ourselves, that is what made that evening so memorable.”
- Marianna Palka

See what everyone is saying about the Space: here


ALUMNI
Has everyone seen "Good Dick"? The Filmmaker's Diary is now online... check it out here

11.08.11

SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN COMING SOON

Rupert Sanders' "Snow White and the Huntsman" releases first images and trailer.
Congrats Rupert, looks stunning.

 

06.25.11

**FANTASTIC NEWS**
We are proud to announce that we are creating a space for artists to come together and create... a place that fosters creativity, growth and the pursuit of heart felt storytelling.

...A gathering place, a furnace for new forms in all the arts – theatre, photography, art, music, dance, writing, cinema...

Two 4000 sq. ft. warehouses side by side in the heart of Hollywood
Bring your shoots, your events, your minds...

www.6608lexington.com

 
here are some pictures of the space...

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