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Read the Rules…Official Shootout Rules 2008. Though the premise of the competition is pretty simple, there are many answers to important questions you may have regarding the smaller details (i.e. releases, format, etc.)
Still Interested? JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST. Most, if not all email communications regarding the Shootout including important dates etc. will be directed towards this Email List. So make sure you’re on it! If you have problems joining the email list, email us at info@aafilmlab.com
Submit an Entry Form along with entry fee as determined below.
Official Entry Form can be found in the Shootout Registration. Click Here to download Registration Form.
POSTMARKED BY: June 3, 2008
POSTMARKED BY: June 13, 2008
MUST ARRIVE BY: June 19, 2008
Complete all forms and mail to:
Once we have received your Entry Form and Entry Fee, we will notify you that you are eligible to compete. Now what to do? Well…get ready to compete! Although the majority of the work is restricted to the Competition Period, there is some prep work you are allowed to do. As stated in the Rules: “Only the following work can begin prior to the Competition Time Period: Organizing Crew, Organizing Cast, Securing Equipment, Scouting/Securing Locations.” So grab your friends and dust off that camera…you don’t want to have to deal with this during the shootout. We would also suggest that you prepare your releases during this time (Talent, Location, Music etc.)
You’re ready to pounce. You have your camera, your actors and crew, now you’re just waiting for the announcement of this year’s theme.
On Friday, June 20th, 2008, at 8:00 p.m. EDT – THEME WILL BE ANNOUNCED…Go! Go! Go! Go!
From this point until Monday, June 20th, you will be frantically putting your five minute film together. You will experience that rare and welcomed rush of adrenaline mixed with euphoria triggered by the dopamine pump that has now become your spine. Now would be a good time to fill out your Submission Documents including the Particpants Agreement which all of your team members are required to sign. You don’t want to be rushing to Fedex with submission in hand and then realize you didn’t get all of the required signatures. All required Submission Documents can be found here.
Though this will be the quickest 72 Hours of your life, take time to enjoy the process!
Your film is finished. Here’s how to prep and submit it to us.
Your Film:
Required Shootout Submission Documents:
Submitting Your Work:
The participating group must complete its film/video work and have it postmarked by Monday, June 23, 2008. All teams must send their submissions via mail carrier (USPS, FedEX, DHL, Airborne delivered packages are the only ones that will be accepted) to arrive at the Entry Address, Museum of Chinese in America, Attn: 72 Hour Film Shootout, 70 Mulberry Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013 by 10:30 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, June 24, 2008. It is HIGHLY recommended teams use OVERNIGHT carrier. Filmmakers may opt to use non-overnight delivery services to save money, however at their own risk. NO DROP-OFFS (including messenger service) WILL BE ACCEPTED. Only works that are received by the above deadline via the aforementioned official mail carriers will be admitted into the Competition.
June 24th to July 13th – During this time we will collect all entries and the judging process will commence. See judging section for more details.
Stay tuned for the announcement of the screening of the top ten Shootout films and Awards Ceremony at the New York Asian American International Film Festival will be held on July 13, 2008. Wrap Party to follow!
Date TBD – Begin online component; where you and your peers vote for the best film!