The Shootout: Step-By-Step
THE FIRST STEP: READ THE RULES
Read the Rules…Official Shootout Rules 2007. 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, animations, score etc.)
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STEP TWO: HOW TO REGISTER
Submit an Entry Form along with entry fee as determined below.
Official Entry Form can be found in the Shootout Registration and Submission Documents
EARLY REGISTRATION - $50
POSTMARKED BY: June 8, 2007
GENERAL REGISTRATION - $100
POSTMARKED BY: June 15, 2007
LATE REGISTRATION - $150
MUST ARRIVE BY: June 21, 2007
Complete all forms and mail to:
Asian CineVision, Inc.
133 West 19th Street, Suite 300
New York, NY 10011
Make Check Payable to: Asian American FilmLab
STEP THREE: PRE-PRODUCTION
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.)
STEP FOUR: PRODUCTION
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 22nd at 8:00 p.m. EST – LAUNCH PARTY/THEME ANNOUNCEMENT*
FONTANA’S at 105 Eldridge Street, between Grand and Broome, Lower Eastside
DOORS OPEN @ 6:30 PM
(http://www.fontanasnyc.com/)
HOP STOP DIRECTIONS TO: FONTANA’S @ 105 ELDRIDGE ST
*For those not in the NY Tri-State area, and cannot attend the launch party, the theme will be promptly posted on http://www.72hourshootout.com at 8:00 p.m. EST.
From this point until Monday, June 25th, 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 have all of your team members sign the Participants Agreement so you aren’t scrambling to get signatures at the end. All required Submission Documents can be found in the Shootout Registration and Submission Documents
Though this will be the quickest 72 Hours of your life, take time to enjoy the process!
STEP FIVE: ARGUABLY THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP (If you ain’t a loser)
Your film is finished, here’s how to prep and submit it to us.
Your Film:
1. Provide two copies of finished product on miniDV
2. Finished film must begin with:
10 seconds of bar and tone
Team name, date, title, running time
10 seconds of black
3. Films must include the following credit:
“This film was made possible in part by the support of the 4th Annual 72 Hour Film Shootout, presented by the Asian American Film Lab, AZN, and Asian CineVision.”
Required AAFilmLab documents:
1. Final roster for your team including each person that participated during the 72 hours
2. Affirmation of Team Leader
3. Participants Agreement for all participating team members including team leader.
4. Parent/Guardian Release (only required for members under 18 years of age)
*All required submission documents can be found in the Shootout Registration and Submission Documents
If we do not have these documents, we will not accept, judge, or screen a team’s work, even if only one member fails to sign.
Submitting Your Work:
The participating group must complete its film/video work and have it postmarked by Monday, June 25, 2007. 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, Asian Cinevision (ACV), 72 Hour Film Shootout c/o ACV and AAFL, 133 West 19th Street, Suite 300, New York, NY 10011 by 10:30 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, June 26, 2007. 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 official mail carrier will be admitted into the Competition.
MAILING ADDRESS:
Asian CineVision,72 Hour Film Shootout c/o ACV and AAFL
133 West 19th Street, Suite 300
New York, NY 10011
tel 212.989.1422
STEP SIX: THE WAITING GAME
June 26th to July 16th – During this time we will collect all entries and the judging process will commence. See judging section for more details.
STEP SEVEN: CELEBRATION
Sunday, July 22nd, 2007 at 8:00 pm – Screening of Top 10 Films and Awards Ceremony and Wrap Party at NY Asian American International Film Festival
Asia Society (http://www.asiasociety.org/)
502 Park Avenue, New York, NY
Reception to occur before screening ~ 7 p.m. - Details TBD
Date TBD – Begin online component; where you and your peers vote for the best film!
