The 2009 Stella Artois Short Film Project might have ended, but winner Jason Klein’s story is just beginning (watch the winning film here). Don’t just take our word for it though. See Jason’s note below!

Dear Dana, Carter, Andy, Matt and the community known as TriggerStreet.com,

Thank you for this wonderful opportunity and prize! It has been unreal. The biggest thing that has come out of this for me has been the motivation to keep plugging away to take the next steps toward my dreams. One minute I’m sitting in my crumbling studio apartment eating Kashi Crunch cereal, the next, I’m drinking my eighth Stella Artois standing next to the likes of Kevin Spacey, Brian Dennehy, and the TriggerStreet.com crew…incredible!

I wish we got the chance to speak a bit more during the whole event, but the overwhelming experience zombified my ability to truly think straight and mingle properly.

The Weinstein Co. and Underground Films in L.A. have already contacted me, so immediately doors have been opened. I might even fly out to L.A. in the next few days, if I can solidify a few more meetings. In the meantime, I’ve been studying the movie, 21, and I think I’m getting this whole counting cards thing down, so hopefully by the end of my next trip to Vegas, I’ll be independently wealthy and be able to include some explosions in the horror movie I’m re-writing. Fingers-crossed.

In all seriousness, thank you.

I’m not a religious man, but God Bless You, sirs.

Sincerely,
Jason Klein

In addition Will Rowbotham at CEC met with Jason a few days ago and apparently they hit it off. Jason now has representation! They’re going to try and get him working on a couple commercials and then on to bigger and better. Finally, Jason is working the agency angle – with meetings being worked out at CAA, ICM, and WME.

We wish Jason all the best, and hope to keep providing more opportunities like this for the community. We’ve been excited to see so many members successes this year, keep up the great work!