Raiders of the Lost Ark: The adaptation - coming in April
Remember the first time you saw Indiana Jones on screen running from that big boulder through the tunnel? You didn’t think he would make it did ya? Well he did and became a cultural phenomenon and cult hero to many. Back in 1982, three 12-year-olds made a feature-length, shot-by-shot perfect remake of Raiders of the Lost Arc- with special effects and an all-kid cast. It took them 7 years to finish the film and now they are now taking it around the country and the world to show everyone what ambitious kids can do.
Some Portland fans are bringing the movie to Portland April 18-19 at the Hollywood Theater as a benefit for the Austin Miller Scholarship fund at Film Action Oregon and they are looking for sponsors. This is a great event we’ll be covering fully over the next month or so. If you are interested in getting your name in lights and wanting to help support a great cause, contact Matt Christenson (matt@whatwouldindydo.com) or leave a comment here and I will get you in touch with the players.
Trailer for the movie
BBC Story
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Thanks! For those who don’t know, Austin Miller was an amazing 15-year-old filmmaker who was struck and tragically killed while riding his bicycle back in February.
This event hopes to honor Austin and keep him in our memory by supporting other young Portland filmmakers.
Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation is Presented by The Portland Mercury and currently sponsored by Bridge City Comics, FM 105.1, and Salty’s Dog and Cat Shop.
But because the event is 100% non-profit, we need a couple more sponsors (at very low, affordable levels) to help bring this home and ensure we can support a great cause.
So if anyone knows any folks who might want to sponsor, we’d be *so very appreciative.*
And please come on out in April! It’s 15 Year Olds in the 1980s recreating Raiders of the Lost Ark - scene by scene - with all special effects!
So amazing.
Thank you,
Matt
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