Week 6 BOC: Monty Lapica

            Monty Lapica is the founder and managing partner of Coloma Ventures.  Born and raised in Las Vegas, Monty was the recipient of two academic scholarships graduating Magna Cum Laude from Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television in just three years.  He is a producer, director, a writer and he owns part of a company. He has won 24 awards with his first film, “Self Medicated.”  This happened in 2005 and it became a huge hit in the Las Vegas area.  “Monty is firmly entrenched in the Las Vegas arts community and is the founder and president of the Las Vegas International Film Festival.”  This goes to show, that no matter where you are from, anything is possible to become famous.  He can open doors that are closed to small filmmakers.  Awards he has gotten:

Angel Awards YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2007 Won Silver Angel Best Motion Picture
for: Self Medicated (2005).
Shared with:
Tommy Bell (producer)

  Berkeley Video & Film Festival YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2006 Won Grand Festival Award for: Self Medicated (2005).

  Big Island Film Festival YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2006 Won Golden Honu Award Best General Feature
for: Self Medicated (2005).

Up-and-Comer (No Ka Oi)
for: Self Medicated (2005).

  Charlotte Film Festival YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2006 Won Audience Award Best Film
for: Self Medicated (2005).

  George Lindsey UNA Film Festival YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2006 Won Gold Lion Professional Feature
for: Self Medicated (2005).
Shared with:
Tommy Bell (producer)

  Granada International Festival of Young Filmmakers YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2006 Won Best Screenplay for: Self Medicated (2005).

  Los Angeles DIY Film Festival YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2006 Won Festival Prize Best Director
for: Self Medicated (2005).

Best Dramatic Feature
for: Self Medicated (2005).

  Memphis International Film Festival YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2006 Won Jury Award Best Picture
for: Self Medicated (2005).

  New York VisionFest YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2006 Won Film Competition Award Acting (Male Lead)
for: Self Medicated (2005).

Overall Production
for: Self Medicated (2005).

  Newport Beach Film Festival YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2006 Won Breakthrough Award First Time Director
for: Self Medicated (2005).

  Phoenix Film Festival YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2006 Won Audience Award Best Picture
for: Self Medicated (2005).

Copper Wing Award Best Ensemble
for: Self Medicated (2005).
Shared with:
Shane Stuart
Diane Venora
Michael Bowen
Kristina Anapau
Michael Mantell
William Stanford Davis
Noah Segan
Marcus Toji
Matthew Carey

  Roma Independent Film Festival YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2006 Won RIFF Jury Award Best Film
for: Self Medicated (2005).

  San Luis Obispo International Film Festival YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2006 Won George Sidney Independent Film Competition - Special Jury Prize Best Feature
for: Self Medicated (2005).

  Santa Clarita Valley Film Festival YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2006 Won Festival Prize Best Feature
for: Self Medicated (2005).

  Santa Fe Film Festival YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2005 Won Milagro Award Best of the Southwest
for: Self Medicated (2005).

  Tahoe Reno International Film Festival YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2005 Won Festival Prize Best Cal Neva Spotlight Feature
for: Self Medicated (2005).

  Tiburon International Film Festival YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2006 Won Golden Reel Award Best Actor
for: Self Medicated (2005).

  Trenton Film Festival YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2006 Won Director's Award Screenwriting
for: Self Medicated (2005).

  WorldFest Houston YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2006 Won Gold Award for: Self Medicated (2005).
Shared with:
Tommy Bell (producer)

  Zoie Fest YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2006 Won Festival Prize Best Feature Film
for: Self Medicated (2005).