72 hours later…
Congrats to all the Teams and their hard work this weekend!
You survived creative adversities and came out stronger from it.
Be proud.
Sleep well.
JUDGING BEGINS IN 24 HOURS.
Monday, June 23, 2008Friday, June 20, 2008THE THEME for The 5th Annual 72 Hour Film Shootout
Thursday, June 19, 20085th Annual 72 Hour Film Shootout - LAUNCH PARTY
This Friday, June 20th, 2008, at 8pm, the long awaited Theme will be announced at the Shootout Launch Party and posted simultaneously on http://www.72hourfilmshootout.com. Starting at 6pm, come kickoff the start of the 5th Annual 72 Hour Film Shootout! If you are an actor, writer, director, or film fan looking to join a team, we will be making team match-ups at the event. Come to find new team members, join an existing team, and meet other local filmmakers. Also, if you would like to participate in the Shootout, we will have Registration on-site, so it’s not too late to sign-up! As a special treat, New York hip hop sensations Koba and DJ Boo will be performing live at the launch party. Representatives from Shootout sponsors Asia Cinevision, The Museum of Chinese in America’s (MOCA) Chinatown Film Project, Deluxe, Ningin.com, and Aspire Asian Film Circle will be on hand to meet guests and share a few words about this year’s Shootout and their own projects. Save the date for the Shootout Awards this year on July 13, 12:30pm, at Asia Society (725 Park Ave, NYC), presented as part of the Asian American International Film Festival. WHITE RABBIT LOUNGE NO COVER, NO GUEST LIST. DOORS OPEN @ 6PM Monday, June 16, 2008NYC Teams: Find Actors at the AAFilmLab’s Casting Workshop, Tues, June 17NYC Shootout Teams looking for actors should swing by this week’s AAFilmLab Casting Workshop with Susan Shopmaker. Susan has worked as casting director for HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, SHORT BUS, THE MOTEL, RED DOORS, and WEST 32ND. Actors are also very welcome to attend, of course! All advance RSVP reading slots have already been filled by Members. There are two remaining open slots that will be randomly selected at the workshop. The two random slots are open to Members and non-members. Readers will be provided with materials at the workshop. Bring headshots! Free for AAFilmLab Members. $10 for non-members. Sunday, June 15, 200872HourFilmShootout.com Website Re-Launched!Asian American Film Lab and Ningin.com are proud to unveil the new 72 Hour Film Shootout website. You’ll find the latest news for the Shootout, FAQs, registration forms, event photos, team info, and past Shootout films! Plus find new team members or join an existing team in the new AAFilmLab forums. You’ll also be able to vote for this year’s Audience Award on the new 72 Hour Film Shootout website. The Audience Award winner will be announced at the Shootout Awards Ceremony on July 13 at the Asian American International Film Festival in New York City. The Audience Award winning team will receive an Apple iPhone provided by media sponsor Ningin.com. Get ready for the kickoff of this year’s Shootout at 8pm, Friday, June 20. The Theme will be announced live at White Rabbit Lounge in New York City and simultaneously online at 72HourFilmShootout.com. |
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: |
