Does my team have to be in New York?
No, this year’s contest is open to participants from all over the country - just overnight your DVD to us and ensure that it reaches us by Tuesday, June 21 at 10:30 am. Check out the rules for details.

I’m a triple threat. Can a person of Asian descent fill principal crew positions and acting positions at the same time?  For example if I write, direct and act will I be eligible to compete?
Yes. As an example, you can be the principal Asian actress as well as the director. But who will get the coffee if you’re the only crew member?

I’m ready. Where do I get me a team?
Friends are a good start. If your friends’ve already used up their fifteen minutes of fame, then try posting on our message board for crew. Otherwise, Craigslist east or west coast is always worth a try.

Take me through the process of entering the 72 Hr Film Shootout

1. Subscribe to the email list.

2. Muster up a team and decide on a name. Your team must include 1 principal actor of Asian descent, and 1 Writer, Producer, Director, Editor, Director of Photography or Editor of Asian descent.

3. Fill out the Official Entry Form and Team Roster and send it to us along with your application fee ($150 if postmarked by May 31, 2005, $200 if postmarked by June 10, 2005).

3a. If anyone on your team is under 18 years old, s/he must fill out and send the Parent / Guardian release form along with your short film submission.

4. Every team member must sign the Participant Agreement - which must be sent in along with your short film submission.

5. On June 17, 2005 at 8PM EST, we will unveil the theme of the 2nd Annual 72 Hr Film Shootout on the website and at the Launch Party.

6. Shoot your brand new short film (up to 6 minutes long) incorporating the theme.

7. If you’re in New York, hand in or mail your entry package (short film in DVD format and all forms) by June 20, 2005 at 8PM EST. If you’re mailing your package from outside New York, then your submission MUST get to us by June 21, 2005 at 10:30AM EST.

Read the official rules and make sure everything is in order. If you have any questions, contact us and we’ll get the answers to you.

My question isn’t answered here - what should I do?
Send an email to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). We’ll get back to you as soon as we can and will post other FAQ’s.

*This FAQ is for information and help purposes.  The
rules of the shootout supercede this FAQ.