Wednesday, June 04, 2008Early Registration extended to June 6You emailed us saying the website was bogged down. We listened. Early Registration deadline for the 5th Annual 72 Hour Film Shootout is EXTENDED TO JUNE 6. Monday, June 02, 2008Early Bird Registration Reminder: June 3
Early Bird Registration deadline for the 5th Annual 72 Hour Film Shootout is TOMORROW. Registration Forms must be postmarked by June 3. Early Bird Registration is only $50. Download Registration Forms and Rules at: This year’s Shootout is better than ever with over $5000 in prizes from Deluxe Post Production, Final Draft, and Ningin.com. The top ten finalists The Top 10 will screen at the New York Asian American International Film Festival organized by Asian Cinevision (July 10-19, 2008), the First Annual Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (October 24-30, 2008), and a special screening event organized by NYC-based Aspire Asian Film Circle. This year’s Shootout will include a special category juried by the Musuem of Chinese in America (MoCA). Films that incorporate Chinatown as a location or theme are entered into the “Chinatown Award” category. Selection of the winning film will be decided by both MoCA and AAFilmLab. (The inclusion of the Chinatown element of a film has no bearing whatsoever on judging for other award categories.) SEND YOUR REGISTRATION IN TODAY! For more information, email: Friday, May 30, 2008The Shootout Social, June 3, 7:30pmThe 5th Annual 72 Hour Film Shootout is only weeks away and the prize list is growing! The top three teams will all now receive copies of Final Draft Scriptwriter Suites, which includes Final Draft 7 and Final Draft AV 2.5! The top team will also receive Final Draft’s ScriptXpert Basic Coverage service! So it’s time to start making your teams and this Tuesday, we’ll be hosting the Shootout Social! Starting at 7:30pm, the Shootout Social will begin with snacks and refreshments. The AAFilmLab team will be on hand to answer your questions about the Shootout and connect you with other potential teammates at the Shootout Social. The Shootout Social is also a great chance to renew your AAFilmLab Membership! Membership is now tax-deductible and entitles you to many discounts, one of which is discounted entry for the 5th Annual 72 Hour Film Shootout! At 8:15pm, we’ll screen two short films from AAFilmLab Members Alice Cox and Eddie LeBron. Alice’s film ANA’S TIME is a highly textured cinematic meditation on memory and identity. This diaristic narrative follows 20-something Ana through her troubled relationships as she struggles to confront her past. A meditation on writing and remembrance, Ana confronts her confusion and discovers a friend in the process. Runtime: 25:05mins Eddie’s film SECRECY introduces us to John and Ami who have been the best of friends for many years. Ami is currently pregnant with her boyfriend’s child while John is his first serious relationship but all that is thrown into jeopardy due to one mistake in the past. A mistake that will effect all parties involved, especially the friendship of John and Ami. SECRECY is the second installment in Eddie Lebron’s “Love in Chinatown” series, a collection of films involving different people and their romance ventures in Manhattan’s Chinatown. Runtime: 17:01mins Alice and Eddie will be on hand to answer questions about their films. RSVP to: See you this Tuesday at 7:30pm! Asian American Film Lab Thursday, May 29, 20085th ANNUAL 72 HOUR FILM SHOOTOUTThe 5th Annual 72 Hour Film Shootout begins on Friday, June 20, 2008. The competition theme will be announced at the New York City launch party to be held at White Rabbit Lounge (145 East Houston Street, New York City) and simultaneously posted online at 72hourfilmshootout.com at 8pm. As a special treat, New York hip hop sensation Koba will be performing live at the launch party! The Top 10 will screen at the New York Asian American International Film Festival organized by Asian Cinevision (July 10-19, 2008), the First Annual Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (October 24-30, 2008), and a special screening event organized by NYC-based Aspire Asian Film Circle. This year the AAFilmLab together with the Museum of Chinese in America (MoCA) have added a special award category to this years Shootout: The Chinatown Award! Films that incorporate a Chinatown as a location or narrative device are entered into the “Chinatown Award” category. Selection of the winning film will be decided by both MoCA and AAFilmLab. The Chinatown Award will be comprised of in-kind services totaling $3000 from Deluxe New York. (The inclusion of the Chinatown element in a film has no bearing whatsoever on judging for other award categories.) Tuesday, April 29, 2008Meet AAFilmLab at the 29th Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage FestivalAAFilmLab will be at the 29th Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival, hosted by Coalition of Asian Pacific American (CAPA) Date: Saturday, May 10, 2008 |
AnnouncementsFriday, October 24, 2008AAFilmLab Members at Vancouver Asian Film Festival 2008AAFilmLab Members Zooey Park (director) and David Hou (actor) will have their short film “Popsicle Stick” make its Canadian premiere at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival on Nov 7. Two films from the 2007 72 Hour Film Shootout also make their Canadian premieres on Nov 7: “Since You’ve Been Ong” directed by Frank Yeean Chan; and “You’ve Got Male” directed by Christopher Nguyen and Ryan Kim. Tuesday, October 21, 2008CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Korean American Film Festival NYThe Korean American Film Festival NY (KAFFNY) is a one-day New York showcase of works by emerging and established Korean filmmakers and performers. KAFFNY 2009 seeks films that express the points of view of filmmakers / performers of ethnic Korean descent from around the world - to see what and how they see the world around them. KAFFNY is now accepting short film submissions from filmmakers / performers of ethnic Korean descent, of any nationality. All genres are welcome: narrative, animation, music video, documentary, experimental etc. There is no entry fee. Submission deadline is November 30. Please send DVD submissions, NTSC Region 0 or 1, to: KAFFNY is scheduled for February 2009! For other inquires, email
KAFFNY is co-sponsored by New York University Tisch School of the Arts and The Korea Times. Friday, October 10, 2008AAFILMLAB MEMBER DISCOUNT: THE SPIRITED ACTOR Scene Study CourseTSA SCENE STUDY COURSE – TRACEY MOORE CALL (212) 465-2580 For More Information on The Spirited Actor: |
