FAQ
Posted: Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Does my team have to be in New York? What about Canada?
The 72 Hour Shootout is open to participants from all over the world! In fact, we have received submissions from as far as Hong Kong! Just be sure your film reaches us by Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 12pm noon EDT. Check out the rules for details.
I’m not Asian, but this competition looks cool as hell!
The only requirement is that your film has a person of Asian descent in a Lead Role and that you also have an person of Asian descent in a principal production position (Writer, Producer, Director, Editor, Director of Photography or Editor). If your Asian friend or family member can do both, that satisfies the requirement. So grab your talented Asian buddy or buddies and put together a team!
I’m a triple threat. Can a person of Asian descent fill principal production 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 lead Asian actress as well as the director and the rest of your team Non-Asian.
What releases do I need?
Although not required in the final submission package, we expect filmmakers to have all the appropriate location, music and talent
releases if requested. Please take a look at THE RULES for the required documents that you will need to submit with your Shootout submission.
Can I use SAG Actors? I am a SAG Actor, can I participate?
We look forward to working with SAG in future installments of the Shootout. But for now, it is the responsibility of the actors and individual filmmakers to make the proper arrangements for SAG/AFTRA agreements/releases if required.
I’m ready. Where do I get me a team?
Friends are a good start. If your friends have already used up their fifteen minutes of fame, then try posting on our message board for cast or crew. Otherwise, Craigslist, Mandy.com, Facebook, and AsianAve.com be resourceful! And of course right here!
I live in the NY Tri-State Area, why can’t I just drop off my submission? It will save me money.
We feel your pain. Having official carriers deliver the films minimizes cheating and gives us a means to ensure all teams, regardless of where they are located, equally have 72 Hours to compete. All teams must send their submissions, post-marked Monday, June 29, 2009 via mail carrier (USPS, FedEX, DHL, UPS overnight delivery packages are the only ones that will be accepted) to arrive at the Entry Address:
72 Hour Film Shootout
c/o Asian American / Asian Research Institute
25 West 43rd Street, Room 1000,
New York, NY 10036
by 12pm noon EDT on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. 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.
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.
The 72 Hour Shootout is open to participants from all over the world! In fact, we have received submissions from as far as Hong Kong! Just be sure your film reaches us by Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 12pm noon EDT. Check out the rules for details.
I’m not Asian, but this competition looks cool as hell!
The only requirement is that your film has a person of Asian descent in a Lead Role and that you also have an person of Asian descent in a principal production position (Writer, Producer, Director, Editor, Director of Photography or Editor). If your Asian friend or family member can do both, that satisfies the requirement. So grab your talented Asian buddy or buddies and put together a team!
I’m a triple threat. Can a person of Asian descent fill principal production 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 lead Asian actress as well as the director and the rest of your team Non-Asian.
What releases do I need?
Although not required in the final submission package, we expect filmmakers to have all the appropriate location, music and talent
releases if requested. Please take a look at THE RULES for the required documents that you will need to submit with your Shootout submission.
Can I use SAG Actors? I am a SAG Actor, can I participate?
We look forward to working with SAG in future installments of the Shootout. But for now, it is the responsibility of the actors and individual filmmakers to make the proper arrangements for SAG/AFTRA agreements/releases if required.
I’m ready. Where do I get me a team?
Friends are a good start. If your friends have already used up their fifteen minutes of fame, then try posting on our message board for cast or crew. Otherwise, Craigslist, Mandy.com, Facebook, and AsianAve.com be resourceful! And of course right here!
I live in the NY Tri-State Area, why can’t I just drop off my submission? It will save me money.
We feel your pain. Having official carriers deliver the films minimizes cheating and gives us a means to ensure all teams, regardless of where they are located, equally have 72 Hours to compete. All teams must send their submissions, post-marked Monday, June 29, 2009 via mail carrier (USPS, FedEX, DHL, UPS overnight delivery packages are the only ones that will be accepted) to arrive at the Entry Address:
72 Hour Film Shootout
c/o Asian American / Asian Research Institute
25 West 43rd Street, Room 1000,
New York, NY 10036
by 12pm noon EDT on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. 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.
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.
