A few weeks ago, my human found out about something called the Quarantine Cat Film Festival. Some humans were putting together a compilation of cat videos. But instead of releasing it in theaters (since all the theaters were closed because of the coronavirus), it was going to be an online feature. So my human figured why not enter me? The requirements were strict. The clips had to be under 30 seconds and in landscape (horizontal) mode. And no music (because of copyright restrictions). She managed to find a handful what she considered good clips of me to submit. And we got an email yesterday saying that at least one of my clips got in! It goes live Friday, June 19.
Even better, there are awards for the best videos, and mine is a finalist! My human told me not to get my hopes up, but I’m still hoping I win something! Wouldn’t that be fun? In case you are wondering which clip or clips of mine got in, I know of one because it made it into the sample reel. It’s the one of me coaching my human through push ups. You can see the sample reel here. I’m at 1:11.
Here’s the poster for the festival. You can find out more about it, and get presale tickets at the website. The proceeds for this compilation go to benefit independent filmmaking and cinema. You can even choose a theater to help with your purchase. Here in L.A., it’s the Laemmle Theaters. They show lots of indie films that my human has been to. In fact, they’re her main place to go see movies. If you want to support them, you can go here, or you can see the whole list here.
My human is passionate about publishing, cats and movies. So she is pretty excited about this, since it covers two out of three of them. I hope you watch this compilation!
2022 Somali Cat Calendar Starring Summer Samba
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This iss furry xcitin Summer! Wee checked out THE video…wee love yore Hi 5’inn Miss “J”…guud luck mee frend!
**purrss** BellaDharma
Summer
Good luck Sweetheart
Summer, you’re a star. I thoroughly enjoyed the video. You did a great job
So exciting! Congratulations to you and your human!
Ooops, meant Friday…
This is so awesome! We checked out the trailer and it looks like so much fun! Mom can’t wait to see it when it comes out Saturday. Congratulations honey! Purrs
When you are a star, flaunt it. There is Cher, Blondie, and Summer…
What an excellent idea for a film festival, and of COURSE you are in it, Summer. What kind of cat film festival would it be without you? 🙂
We’re going to check out your compilation and the list now. Concats!
Concats, Summer. You’re getting to be a superstar cat. Some of those other videos were almost cat abuse. I so hope you win.
Oh what a fun. Congratulations on becoming the finalist. I hope you will win the award!
Congratulations. We’ll be rooting for you.
How neat!! You are cute with the hi-5’s!
How exciting and congratulations for being chosen! I haven’t seen you on FB and was wondering what had happened.
Glad to know you are back in the game.
This is so exciting, Summer! You and your human both deserve this.
What a nice compilation ! Concatulations to you and your HuMom.
Congratulations Summer!
A great idea and a good cause. Small creative companie and people are the ones need most help.
Looking as pretty as always!!
We can’t wait! Our mom loves the cat film festival when it comes here,now we can all watch it (and you!) together on line!
That is exciting, Summer.
This is fabulous news! Congratulations on being selected to participate. I hope you and your human win your award, it was would wonderful.
Awww –
What a great idea this film festival is! And, if course, you are a total STAR, Summer! Very professional! ❤
Wow, very cool, Summer!
Summer, here I am again. Maybe it will take this time. Congratulations on being selected. None of us are surprised at ALL!
Congratulations! That is so cool. You are definitely a star.
That is very exciting, Summer! Of course, you are a star, and we very much hope you win an award!
Purrs,
Tama and Genji
WOW sweet Summer, that is really so cool, congrats!!!
Wow!! Another way to strut your stuff. Hope you win – great spokescat for cats and Somalis.
This is so pawesome!!!!
The judges will be in awe of the Summer Samba super-star!
You did well – again. I enjoyed watching all of the
film and you especially.
Very cool Summer! I hope you win something – you did a great job encouraging your Human with the push ups!
Hugs, Teddy
We hope the judges award you the first place ribbon, Summer!
You are a star Summer!