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Welcome to Desert Storm: The Pokerrun 2017

Welcome to Desert Storm: The Poker Run, Americas top boating charity event taking place in Lake Havasu City, Arizona along the mighty Colorado River. This event raises money for children and adults with special needs.

Welcome to Desert Storm: The Poker Run is a short documentary film about event producer Jim Nichols of Lake Racer LLC and his charity powerboating event taking place annually at west coasts premier boating destination Lake Havasu City, Arizona. The event raises money for adults and children with special needs. In addition catering to all military veterans, including vets of Desert Storm.

This film consist of interviews with event producer Jim Nichols (Lakeracer LLC), Bob Leach (Eliminator Boats), Cal Sheehy (London Bridge Resort), Tim Gallagher (MTI Boats), Todd Taylor (Speedboat Magazine), Dallas Finch (Kokomo Havasu), and more.

  • Jamon Holmes
    Director
  • Jamon Holmes
    Writer
  • Jamon holmes
    Producer
  • Jim Nichols
    Producer
    Lake Racer LLV
  • Jim Russell
    Producer
    DSM
  • Matt Brewster
    Producer
    London Bridge Resort
  • Jim Nichols
    Key Cast
  • Cal Sheehy
    Key Cast
    GM London Bridge Resort
  • Dallas Finch
    Key Cast
    GM Kokomo Havasu
  • Tim Gallagher
    Key Cast
    MTI Boats
  • Bob Leach
    Key Cast
    Eliminator Boats
  • Gary Schueler
    Key Cast
    Eliminator Boats
  • David Gomez
    Key Cast
    Eliminator Boats
  • Richard Huglemaier
    Key Cast
  • Gary Lange Jr.
    Key Cast
    Public Nuisance
  • Gary Lange Sr.
    Key Cast
    Public Nuisance
  • Jamon Holmes
    Cinematography
  • Jim Nichols
    Cinematography
  • Jamon Holmes
    Post Production
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    29 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 14, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    800 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Peak City International Film Festival
    Apex, North Carolina
    United States
    November 18, 2017
    Semi-Finalist
  • Los Angeles Cinefest
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    Semi-Finalist
  • U.S. Hollywood Golden Film Award
    Hollywood, California
    United States
    December 12, 2017
    Special Jury Award
  • 12 Months Film Festival
    Cluj- Nopaca
    Romania
    November 7, 2017
    Documentary of the Month - 1st Place
  • Top Indie Film Awards
    USA
    United States
    January 14, 2018
    Nominated Best Documentary Short
  • Top Indie Film Awards
    USA
    United States
    January 14, 2018
    Nominated - Best Original Idea
  • Top Indie Film Awards
    USA
    United States
    January 14, 2018
    Nominated - Best Director
  • Barcelona Planet Film Festival
    Barcelona, Spain
    Spain
    September 1, 2017
    Official Selection
  • Miami Independent Film Festival
    Miami, Florida
    United States
    September 1, 2017
    Official Selection
  • Laughlin International Film Festival
    Lauglin, Nevada
    United States
    October 14, 2017
    Official Selection
  • Los Angeles Film Awards
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    October 25, 2017
    Official Selection
  • 12 Months Film Festival
    Cluj-Napoca, Cluj
    United States
    November 7, 2017
    Official Selection
  • All Seas Film Festival
    Online
    United States
    December 25, 2017
    Official Selection
  • Direct Short Online Film Festival
    Online
    United States
    January 5, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Colortape International Film Festival
    Brisbane, Australia
    Australia
    February 24, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Blue Chip Awards
    Cincinnati, Ohia 45241
    United States
    April 2, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Silicon Beach Film Festival
    Playa Vista, California
    United States
    April 20, 2018
    Official Selection
  • CARE Awards
    North Miami, FL
    United States
    April 30, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Kingman International Film Festival
    Kingman, Arizona
    United States
    January 28, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Kingman International Film Festival
    Kingman, Arizona
    United States
    January 28, 2018
    Official Selection / Documentary / SEMI-FINALIST
  • Peak City International Film Festival
    Apex, North Carolina
    United States
    October 13, 2017
    Official Selection
  • Peak City International Film Festival
    Apex, North Carolina
    United States
    October 13, 2017
    Official Selection / Shorts / SEMI-FINALIST
  • Los Angeles CineFest
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    September 7, 2017
    Official Selection
  • Los Angeles CineFest
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    September 7, 2017
    Official Selection / Short Documentary / SEMI-FINALIST
  • STARS HOLLYWOOD FESTIVAL
    Hollywood, California
    United States
    January 7, 2018
    Official Selection
  • STARS HOLLYWOOD FESTIVAL
    Hollywood, California
    United States
    January 7, 2018
    Official Selection / Best Documentary / FINALIST
  • US Hollywood Int'l Golden Film Award
    Hollywood, California
    United States
    November 1, 2017
    Official Selection
  • US Hollywood Int'l Golden Film Award
    Hollywood, California
    United States
    November 1, 2017
    Official Selection / Documentary / FINALIST
  • TEXAS ULTIMATE SHORTS
    TEXAS
    United States
    January 18, 2018
    Official Selection
  • TEXAS ULTIMATE SHORTS
    TEXAS
    United States
    January 15, 2018
    Official Selection / Documentary Short / Award Winner
  • Digital Griffix Film Awards
    Montreal Quebec, Canada
    Canada
    May 22, 2025
    Official Selection / Nominee
  • Asian Talent International Film Festival
    Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra 431003
    India
    November 23, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    March 22, 2026
    Official Selection
  • Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    March 22, 2026
    Honorable Mention
Distribution Information
  • NINE-20-FILMS
    Country: United States
    Rights: All Rights
Director - Jamon Holmes