EARLY REGISTRATION - $100
POSTMARKED BY: May 12, 2006

GENERAL REGISTRATION - $150
POSTMARKED BY: June 2, 2006

LATE REGISTRATION - $200 $150
MUST ARRIVE BY: June 8, 2006

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MTV World, Asian CineVision and the Asian American FilmLab Launch
The 3rd Annual 72 Hour Film Shootout

New York, NY – Thursday, April 13, 2006– MTV World, Asian CineVision and the Asian American FilmLab (AAFilmLab) present: The 3rd Annual 72 Hour Film Shootout (The Shootout).  The Shootout is a nationwide competition where filmmaking teams have 72 hours to write, shoot, edit and produce short digital films up to six minutes in length and based on a common theme. The intention of this competition is to create opportunities for Asian Americans to demonstrate their talent, gain exposure in the entertainment industry, and impact the visibility of Asian American stories and characters in film and television. At least one key production member and a principal actor from each team must be of Asian descent.

At the 2005 72 Hour Film Shootout competition, the launch party was attended by over 300 local filmmakers and their supporters. Over 51 registered teams around the nation (i.e. CA, NJ, NY, TX) spent the next three days intensively conceiving and creating their films. The top film had the opportunity to create a MTV World Promo. The top three films were awarded a one-on-one pitch session with MTV industry executives for new programming. The 15 finalists’ films were screened at the 2006 Asian American International Film Festival, hosted by Asian CineVision, in New York City.

On June 9th, 2006, at 8:00pm, the 3rd Annual 72 Hour Film Shootout will commence. The competition theme will be announced at the New York City launch party and simultaneously relayed over the internet to out of town competitors. This year, The Shootout anticipates 75 to 100 teams with an average of five people per team (a total of 375 to 500 participants).  In addition, over 300 attendees are expected at each of The Shootout events (Launch Party, Wrap Party, After Party, Screening) not including the countless numbers of spirited supporters and enthusiasts. 

The AAFilmLab is a collaborative of New York based Asian American filmmakers who meet weekly to hone their craft and to share their knowledge, experience and resources.  The membership is comprised of professionals, artists, and individuals who all share the common goal of creating Asian American Film.  Programming includes filmmaking workshops (i.e. lighting, editing, documentary filmmaking), screenwriting contests, the Asian American Actor Database, short film production and Meet the Filmmaker workshops.  The annual 72 Hour Film Shootout is the culmination of their creative efforts.  Sponsors and media are invited to participate in this unique and exciting event.

Asian CineVision is a nonprofit media arts organization dedicated to promoting and preserving Asian and Asian American media expressions by helping to develop and support both emerging and experienced Asian American film and video makers and other media artists working in a range of genres and styles.  Asian Cinevision also helps to ensure that the full spectrum of Asian and Asian American media works reach diverse audiences in Asian American communities and beyond.

For more information, visit http://www.aafilmlab.com or http://www.asiancinevision.org.

For questions regarding The Shootout contact Tana Sarnt at . 

DOWNLOAD the 2006 72Hr Shootout Press Release: PDF / WORD

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Interested in becoming a Sponsor for this years 72 Hour Film Shootout? 

Download the Sponsor Kit HERE

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THE GOAL: WRITE, SHOOT AND EDIT A SHORT FILM IN 72 HOURS

Here's the stuff you'll need to take part in this competition.

• 2006 Official Rules
  
• Official Entry Form and Team Roster (PDF 112KB)
  
• Team Leader Affirmation (PDF 94KB)
  
• Participant Agreement for each Team Member/Leader (PDF 24KB)
  NOTE: All team members(including the team leader) must sign this agreement for your entry to be valid. Failure to do so will result in a disqualification. Team Member Agreements are due upon film submission. Team Leader Agreements must be mailed and postmarked by June 9, 2006.
  
• Parent/Guardian Release (PDF 32KB)- MUST be filled for each team members under 18.

Please read the official rules carefully. Please also note that the maximum length of your finished film is 6 minutes. There is no minimum length required.

THE FIRST STEP:
SUBMIT AN ENTRY FORM, TEAM ROSTER, AND THE NON-REFUNDABLE ENTRY FEE AS DETERMINED BELOW.

2006 ENTRY FEES
Below are the non-refundable entry fees for a group application
postmarked and submitted by:

EARLY REGISTRATION - $100
POSTMARKED BY: May 12, 2006

GENERAL REGISTRATION - $150
POSTMARKED BY: June 2, 2006

LATE REGISTRATION - $200 $150
MUST ARRIVE BY: June 8, 2006

Complete all forms and mail to:

Asian CineVision, Inc.
133 West 19th Street, Suite 300
New York, NY 10011

Make Check Payable to: Asian CineVision, Inc.

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1st Place

$1,000 from AAFilmLab and
Chance to shoot a promo for MTV World
One-on-one pitch session with MTV World
Bragging Rights

2nd Place

$750 from AAFilmLab and
One-on-one pitch session with MTV World

3rd Place

$500 from AAFilmLab and
One-on-one pitch session with MTV World


The Top 15 teams will be screened at the Asian American
International Film Festival in New York on July 16th, 2006

Individual Awards

Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Cinematography
Best Director
Best Editor
Best Story
Most Original

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