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August 18, 2013
Final Day Three… The AUTOFILMFEST premieres “1,” Patrick Dempsey and LE MAN
An incredible lineup for day three started with Harry Pallenberg’s WHERE THEY RACED, then to PATRICK DEMPSEY RACING LE MAN (A new 4-Part DocuSeries coming August 28th on Discovery & Velocity) and an interview with Exec Prod. Jim Hancock, then the premiere of 1 brought a great discussion with the director and writer (Paul Crowder & Mark Monroe) and finally we wrapped with LE MAN with Steve McQueen. A wonderful three days of the absolute best automotive films in history.
A more elaborate post is coming once all the shots are in.
August 17, 2013
This week in COOL… Cars, Heroines, #cool #hollywood
Man, this week was goin’ off with creativity. From individual concept art to automotive manufacturer development and everything in between. And since this is the HOME OF COOL, you get to have right between the eyes.
Take it like the lover of cool that you are.
The Concept Art of ELYSIUM…
Some great art from George Hull and Aaron Beck for ELYSIUM, the film originally inspired by the master Syd Mead. Have you seen it yet? Post a comment in the notes below!
Day Two: The AUTOFILMFEST brings more shows, more directors…
What a great evening we had last night as we premiered another 4 outstanding features, starting with Chris Szwedo’s LIME ROCK PARK, WHERE THEY RACED by Harry Pallenberg, THE QUEST by Michael Brown and finally GULLWING AT TWILIGHT, again by Chris Szwedo.
Tonight brings 1, PATRICK DEMPSEY RACING and LE MANS, plus a few surprises. Hope to see you there!
August 16, 2013
Fireball’s Daily Sketch… The GT OHcrap!!
PONTIAC hasn’t survived, but like DATSUN… we may someday see a rebirth from GM. And until then, I’ll just keep planting seeds in their minds for BIG tailpipes. This one… The GT OHcrap!!
CADILLAC ESTILL CONCEPT by design student Ondrej Jirec…
Great concept here by Ondrej. Cadillac should take a serious look at this guy if they want to evolve in a unique way. Those line are bitchin.’ Yes, I said bitchin.’
Images: Boldride
Day One: The AUTOFILMFEST takes off with 32Hours 7Minutes…
What a great evening! We started out with the film HORATIO’S DRIVE, then on to 32HOURS 7MINUTES and wrapped up with SNAKE & MONGOOSE. But the hit was really 32HOURS. What an awesome film!
Great interviews with both Director Cory Welles (32) and Producer Robin Brody for “Snake.” Tonight brings 4 new films!!
August 15, 2013
Big Thanks to THE MALIBU TIMES…
Super appreciate the article by Melonie Magruder that just came out in THE MALIBU TIMES. Humbled and BIG thanks to Knowles there, also. TMT is a great paper and has been around forever, run by friend Arnold York. Check it out!
“If you were a 12-year-old boy enamored of hot rods, robots, impossible gadgets and anything that flies or goes really fast, you might want to grow up to be Fireball Tim Lawrence…” READ ON…
Today’s AUTOFILMFEST Lineup gets revved up…
Tonight, at the premiere of the World Class Automotive Film & Arts Festival, we’ll be showcasing 3 awesome features starting with Horatio’s Drive, 32 Hours 7 Minutes and finally Snake and Mongoo$e. It’s gonna be a big night, so if you’re here in Monterey, get your tickets and come have fun with us!
Fireball’s Daily Sketch… MOTHRA
Here’s a concept I did for Picture Car Warehouse for an existing race car to be retrofitted with an all new face. Sadly, this MOTHRA budget allowed only enough for the below paint scheme. Alas, less intimidating or whimsical.
