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NEWS
Lancer
Entertainment Group Wins Third Accolade Competition
 (Mooresville,
NC April 12, 2010 ) — Lancer Entertainment Group, has won another
prestigious Award of Merit from the Accolade Competition. The award was given
for Tim Vogel’s exciting short film, “Careful What You Wish For”,
which was filmed on location in Cornelius, NC. The 20-minute
short film which is currently on the film circuit tours,, featured exceptional visuals
and editing.
The Accolade Competition recognizes film, television
and videography professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft
and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to
profound social change. Highly qualified professionals in the film and
television industry judge entries. Information about the Accolade and a list of
recent winners can be found at
www.theaccolade.net.
In winning his third Accolade since May of 2008, Vogel
joins the ranks of other high-profile winners of this internationally respected
award. Thomas Baker, Ph.D., who chairs the Accolade, had this to say about the
production, “The Accolade is not an easy award to win. Entries are received from
around the world. The Accolade helps set the standard for craft and creativity.
The judges were pleased with the exceptionally high quality production value of
the Lancer Entertainment Group entry, and that the production was outstanding
and stands above other video production entered in the competition. The goal of
the Accolade is to help winners achieve the recognition they deserve.”
Baker added, It's well-crafted. looks wonderful and is tightly edited."
Other Lancer Entertainment Group productions can be see
on the Mi-Connection system in the “Buy Local” campaign. Vogel is
veteran production specialist based in Mooresville and has produced over 2,000
TV commercials and scores of long form TV programming since Oct. 2006.
In addition to this new honor, in 2008, Vogel had added
two Platinum AVA Awards, two Gold AVA Awards, and two Honorable Mention AVA
Awards for various TV programs and commercials. He also accepted a Silver Ace
Award from the Las Vegas International Film Festival on April 12th for his short
film “Nobody Listens”, which also won a Accolade early in 2008. Additionally,
the short film was also a semi-finalist in the GIAA Festival of Short Films in
New Jersey and the Independent’s Film Festival in Tampa, FL.
Lancer Entertainment Group is the on the web at
www.lancerentertainment.com.
Lancer
Entertainment Group Wins 4 More!
  DALLAS,
TX-- Hermes Creative Awards today announced winners for the 2009 international
awards competition for creative professionals involved in the concept, writing
and design of traditional and emerging media. Hermes Creative Awards recognizes
outstanding work in the industry while promoting the philanthropic nature of
marketing and communication professionals.
Mooresville’s Tim Vogel, owner of Lancer Entertainment Group adds four more
international awards to his collection of two Accolades, six AVA Awards and a
Silver Ace Award at the Las Vegas International Film Festival last month for the
short film “Nobody Listens.”
There were over 3,700 entries from throughout the United States and several
other countries in the Hermes Creative Awards 2009 competition. Entries came
from corporate marketing and communication departments, advertising agencies, PR
firms, design shops, production companies and freelancers.
Vogel was the recipient of a Platinum Hermes for the Barbara McKay TV show
titled “Simply the Best; For Your Home”, a Gold Hermes for the television
production, “Stand Out In A Crowd”, which was produced for Savvy Salon and Day
Spa in Cornelius, NC. The 30-minute TV show, which currently airs on the
Mi-Connection leased access channel 4 and on Time Warner’s leased access
channels in Charlotte, featured exceptional visuals and editing.
“I took my time editing this program because I knew it could be something
really “savvy”, said Vogel of the TV show. He went on to say that, “Pat
Helmandollar, owner of the salon and all the staff were VERY accommodating and
helped make the full day shoot go smoothly, we also had a lot of fun doing it.
If you can’t have fun doing what you do in this business, then you need to be
doing something else. I knew when I started editing the show that we had
something special.”
For Pat Helmandollar, “The experience was fun for all. The staff wanted to be
involved and was excited about being filmed. They are all stars everyday anyway!
I thought the actual TV show covered everything quite well. It was obvious that
Tim knew what to cut out and what to leave in, because the important points were
thoroughly covered. I was very pleased with the results.” Helmandollar added,
“When I heard of the award winning, I wasn't surprised because I knew it was a
winner. All I wanted to do was to congratulate Tim. He was great to work with.”
In addition to the Platinum and Gold awards Vogel’s pro bono work for St.
Therese Catholic Church in Mooresville and the Stock For Tots fundraiser “To Win
Your Heart” both received honorable mentions.
Other Lancer Entertainment Group productions can be see on the Mi-Connection
system in the “Buy Local” campaign. Vogel is veteran production specialist based
in Mooresville and has produced over 1,200 TV commercials and scores of long
form TV programming since Oct. 2006.
In addition to these new honors, in 2008, Vogel had added two Platinum AVA
Awards, two Gold AVA Awards, and two Honorable Mention AVA Awards for various TV
programs and commercials. He also accepted a Silver Ace Award from the Las Vegas
International Film Festival on April 12th for his short film “Nobody Listens”,
which also won an Accolade early in 2008. Additionally, the short film was also
a semi-finalist in the GIAA Festival of Short Films in New Jersey and the
Independent’s Film Festival in Tampa, FL.
Hermes Creative Awards is administered and judged by the Association of
Marketing and Communication Professionals (www.amcpros.com). The international
organization consists of several thousand marketing, communication, advertising,
public relations, media production and free-lance professionals. AMCP oversees
awards and recognition programs, provides judges and rewards outstanding
achievement and service to the profession.
As part of its mission, AMCP fosters and supports the efforts of creative
professionals who contribute their unique talents to public service and
charitable organizations.
Hermes entrants are not charged entry fees to enter work they produced pro
bono. In addition, the efforts of generous marketing and communication
professionals are acknowledged through grants and special recognition.
AMCP judges are industry professionals who look for companies and individuals
whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a
benchmark for the industry. Winners were selected from 142 categories in seven
forms of media and communication efforts- advertising, publications,
marketing/branding, integrated marketing, public relations/communications,
electronic media and pro bono. About 17% of the entries won the Platinum Award,
the organization’s top honor. A list of Platinum and Gold Winners can be found
on the Hermes Creative Awards website at www.hermesawards.com.
vvy Salon and Day Spa in Cornelius, NC. The 30-minute TV show, which
currently airs on the Mi-Connection leased access channel 4 and on Time Warner’s
leased access channels in Charlotte, featured exceptional visuals and editing.
Lancer
Entertainment Group Wins Another Accolade Competition
(Mooresville,
NC April 12, 2009 ) —Tim Vogel, of Lancer Entertainment Group, has won another
prestigious Award of Merit from the Accolade Competition. The award was given
for Vogel’s exciting television production, “Savvy Salon: Stand Out In A Crowd”,
which was produced for Savvy Salon and Day Spa in Cornelius, NC. The 30-minute
TV show, which is currently on the Mi-Connection leased access channel 4 and on
Time Warner’s leased access channels in Charlotte, featured exceptional visuals
and editing.
“I took my time editing this program because I knew it
could be something really “savvy”, said Vogel of the TV show. He went on to say
that, “Pat Helmandollar, owner of the salon and all the staff were VERY
accommodating and helped make the full day shoot go smoothly, we also had a lot
of fun doing it. If you can’t have fun doing what you do in this business, then
you need to be doing something else. I knew when I started editing the show that
we had something special.”
For Pat Helmandollar, “The experience was fun for all.
The staff wanted to be involved and was excited about being filmed. They are all
stars everyday anyway! I thought the actual TV show covered everything quite
well. It was obvious that Tim knew what to cut out and what to leave in, because
the important points were thoroughly covered. I was very pleased with the
results.” Helmandollar added, “When I heard of the award winning, I wasn't
surprised because I knew it was a winner. All I wanted to do was to congratulate
Tim. He was great to work with.”
The Accolade Competition recognizes film, television
and videography professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft
and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to
profound social change. Highly qualified professionals in the film and
television industry judge entries. Information about the Accolade and a list of
recent winners can be found at
www.theaccolade.net.
In winning his second Accolade since May of 2008, Vogel
joins the ranks of other high-profile winners of this internationally respected
award. Thomas Baker, Ph.D., who chairs the Accolade, had this to say about the
production, “The Accolade is not an easy award to win. Entries are received from
around the world. The Accolade helps set the standard for craft and creativity.
The judges were pleased with the exceptionally high quality production value of
the Lancer Entertainment Group entry, and that the production was outstanding
and stands above other video production entered in the competition. The goal of
the Accolade is to help winners achieve the recognition they deserve.”
Baker added, "Effective sales and branding productions inform while
entertaining. Lancer Entertainment Group's "Savvy Salon; Stand Out In a Crowd"
excels at both. It's upbeat, fast-moving and provides customers with what they
need to move them to action. Well-crafted and tightly edited."
Other Lancer Entertainment Group productions can be see
on the Mi-Connection system in the “Buy Local” campaign. Vogel is
veteran production specialist based in Mooresville and has produced over 1,200
TV commercials and scores of long form TV programming since Oct. 2006.
In addition to this new honor, in 2008, Vogel had added
two Platinum AVA Awards, two Gold AVA Awards, and two Honorable Mention AVA
Awards for various TV programs and commercials. He also accepted a Silver Ace
Award from the Las Vegas International Film Festival on April 12th for his short
film “Nobody Listens”, which also won a Accolade early in 2008. Additionally,
the short film was also a semi-finalist in the GIAA Festival of Short Films in
New Jersey and the Independent’s Film Festival in Tampa, FL.
Lancer Entertainment Group is the on the web at
www.lancerentertainment.com.
Local Filmmaker
Wins International Festival Award
(Mooresville, NC) —February 5, 2009
 “Nobody
Listens”, written by Martin Ciliberto of Rochester, NY and produced and directed
by local filmmaker Tim Vogel, was chosen as a Silver Ace Award winner at the
2009 Las Vegas International Film Festival. Only a maximum of 20 films in each
competitive category are chosen to be honored with this prestigious recognition.
The festival’s judges felt that the film demonstrated superior and standout
filmmaking and is deserving of special recognition. “Nobody Listens” was among
the best of nearly 2000 films submitted from over 50 countries around the world.
Filmed entirely at the Hampton Inn in Mooresville, of late March 2008, Vogel
assembled an extremely small crew and cast to shoot the short film in just a day
and a half.
The film, "Nobody Listens", is a short story about John, a very successful
forty-something businessman who is frustrated with his family, friends and
co-workers who just don't listen to what he is saying. John hires a high-class
escort named Linda just to have somebody who will listen to him.
 This
screenplay, written by Martin Ciliberto, was originally sent to a director in
New York City for production. The director turned it down, saying "it was too
much of an actor's piece."
“His loss was our gain” said Vogel. Ciliberto, originally gave the script to
another director. Vogel went on to say “At one point, I had it in my hands, and
I wanted to do it badly.” The first director eventually decided he didn’t want
to the script so Ciliberto offered it to Vogel.
Five-time Emmy-winning Director of Photography, Jeff “Boomer” Alred called the
filming experience, “a true independent, rebel-without-a-crew sort of thing.”
The film’s star, Eric Cover of Asheville said about his character, “I’m an
idiot, but I’m nice”. Cover has had principal roles in Raise the Bar’s
production of “A Dance for Bethany,” in which he played an abusive, desperate
father, and the Foundry Pictures film “Wesley” in which he portrayed a lovable
British miner. “There is actually character development in this,” Cover said
before the scene. “It’s awesome. I’ve done a lot of theater. This is a neat
opportunity.”
Cover’s co-star Michelle Smith of Durham said her first film experience was for
Scorpio Pictures in the film “The Lost Stallions.”
This film is not a stranger to awards. In mid 2008 the film was awarded an
Honorable Mention in the Accolade Competition.
According to Thomas Baker, Ph.D., Coordinator of The Accolade Competition,
‘"Nobody Listens” is a study in human nature. While it would make brilliant
fodder in couple’s therapy and in psychology classes, it should be required
viewing for virtually every person on the planet. The best movies are always
about character development and storytelling; this film is good at both. This
visually attractive, carefully crafted film gets to the core of self-absorption.
It’s an audience-pleasing film that stands-out and deserves wide distribution."
Vogel has been invited to accept the award in person at the Closing Night Awards
Ceremony in Las Vegas' on April 12th.
The Las Vegas International Film Festival is one of Las Vegas’ premiere film
events taking place annually in the heart of the entertainment capital of the
world. Dedicated to showcasing the finest American and international cinema the
world has to offer, their mission is to bridge the gap between independent film
audiences and filmmakers, as well as to connect emerging filmmakers with
established industry professionals.
The festival offers a variety of film screenings, special Las Vegas premieres,
celebrity tributes, interactive panel discussions, special guests, a screenplay
competition, red carpet parties, a filmmaker reception, as well as a closing
night ceremony and awards.
The 2009 Festival will showcase Feature Films, Shorts, Foreign Films,
Documentaries, Animation, Music Videos, Television Pilots, a Nevada Filmmakers
Showcase, Experimental Films, a Screenplay Competition and more.
The LVIFF enlightens and entertains thousands of film festival attendees and
offers a creative outlet to some of the film world’s best storytellers and
innovators. We look forward to seeing you at this year's Las Vegas International
Film Festival!
"Nobody Listens"
Chosen for IFF
 “Nobody
Listens” has been chosen as an Official Selection of the 2008 Independent’s Film
Festival (IFF) Showcase! According to Festival directors, “the films received
this year are of excellent quality, and the filmmakers can be proud to be part
of such an exciting compilation of films, animations and documentaries.”
 The
showcase of films will be televised on the Education Channel in Hillsboroough
County, Florida, during the month of September, and simulcast on our the
Festivals website at
www.educationchannel.org/.
The Education Channel is seen on Verizon Channel 32 and BrightHouse Networks
Channel 614. The schedule is currently being put together as of this writing.
“Nobody Listens” now will proceed to the second phase of the judging which
determines the top films in several categories. Selected films will be screen in
the theater in September and information about those screenings will be posted
on the website when judging is complete and venues confirmed.
AVA AWARDS
ANNOUNCES WINNERS FOR 2008
Lancer Entertainment Group takes two gold and two platinum
awards
 DALLAS, TX— Ava Awards today announced winners for the 2008 international
awards competition that recognizes outstanding achievement by creative
professionals involved in the concept, writing, direction, shooting, and editing
of audio-visual materials and programs.
Mooresville, NC’s Tim Vogel, owner of Lancer Entertainment Group received a
total of four awards for 2008. A platinum award for the Pro Bono production work
for “Stocks for Tots”, originally produced in May 2005, has been the
organizations primary tool for sponsorship fund raising. A second Platinum award
was for one of several TV commercials for Crown Honda in Charlotte. The
30-minute Barbara McKay TV show “Simply the Best: For Your Home” was a gold
award and the second gold award was given for a second Crown Honda TV
commercial.
Vogel stated, “I am really pleased with this, shocked too. We went into the
awards with the numbers on our side. We submitted 8 pieces of various production
works that was all top notch in quality and content, I knew we would get
something, but four awards? I am really thrilled!”
There were over 2,200 entries from throughout the United States, Canada and
several other countries in the 2008 competition.
Entries include film, analog and digital productions viewed in a wide variety of
mediums from movie screens to televisions to computers. Entrants include video
and film production companies, web developers, advertising agencies, PR firms,
corporate and government communication departments, producers, directors,
editors and shooters.
Ava Awards is sponsored and judged by the Association of Marketing and
Communication Professionals (AMCP). The international organization consists of
several thousand production, marketing, communication, advertising, public
relations, and freelance professionals. AMCP administers recognition programs;
provides judges and rewards outstanding achievement and service to the
profession.
As part of its mission, AMCP fosters and supports the efforts of creative
professionals who contribute their unique talents to public service and
charitable organizations. Ava entrants are not charged to enter work they
produced pro bono. Over the past two years, AMCP’s Advisory Board gave out over
$50,000 in grants to support the efforts of its members. That money was used for
marketing materials for homeless shelters, orphanages, day camps, community
theaters and art centers; and for programs for the elderly and disabled,
childcare and educational endeavors for the underprivileged.
Judges are industry professionals who look for companies and individuals whose
talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a
benchmark for the industry.
Winners were selected from over 160 categories in three divisions; Television
Productions, Video/Film Productions and Web Productions. About 15% of the
entries won the Platinum Award, the organization’s top honor. A complete list of
Platinum and Gold Winners can be found on the Ava Awards website at
www.avaawards.com.
"Nobody Listens" wins Accolade!
Lancer Entertainment Group/Vogel Productions Wins Accolade Competition
(Mooresville,
NC) June 24th, 2008 —Tim Vogel, of Lancer Entertainment Group, has won a
prestigious Honorable Mention from The Accolade Competition. The award
was given for Vogel’s exciting dark comedy, “Nobody Listens”,
which was filmed in Mooresville in late March of this year. “Nobody
Listens” featured exceptional talent in Eric Cover playing the part of “John
Watson” and extraordinary cinematography by Emmy winning Director of Photography
Jeff Alred of Charlotte.
“It’s amazing. I am totally stunned,” said Producer/Director, Tim Vogel on
learning of the award. “We threw that film together so fast it made MY head
spin, not to mention the cast and what little crew we had”, he added.
DP Jeff Alred called the production “a classic ‘rebel without a crew independent
film’”.
The Accolade recognizes film, television, and Videography
professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity,
and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social
change. Entries are judged by highly qualified professionals in the film and
television industry. Information about the Accolade and a list of recent winners
can be found at www.theaccolade.net.
In winning an Accolade, Lancer Entertainment Group, formerly known as
Vogel Productions, joins the ranks of other high-profile winners of this
internationally respected award. Thomas Baker, Ph.D., who chairs The Accolade,
had this to say about the latest winners, “The Accolade is not an
easy award to win. Entries are received from all around the world. The
Accolade helps set the standard for craft and creativity. The judges were
please with the exceptionally high quality of entries. The goal of the Accolade
is to help winners achieve the recognition they deserve.”
"Nobody Listens is a study in human nature. While it would make brilliant fodder
in couple’s therapy and in psychology classes, it should be required viewing for
virtually every person on the planet. The best movies are always about character
development and storytelling; this film is good at both. This visually
attractive, carefully crafted film gets to the core of self-absorption. It’s an
audience-pleasing film that stands-out and deserves wide distribution."
--Thomas Baker, Ph.D., Coordinator, The Accolade Competition
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