Registration For Shootout 2024 is here! What are you waiting for?!
This year’s Shootout takes place June 6-9!
The top 50 films will be showcased in Film Lab’s TV series Film Lab Presents and the top 100 on AAFL TV
The 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking competition (the “Shootout”) is an annual, global filmmaking competition celebrating diversity in front of and behind the camera.
Teams compete for access to a year of free educational and networking events, mentorships with executives at major networks like ABC, cash, prizes and the chance to have their films screened at film festivals, both nationally and internationally, and on television. The top 50 films from the Shootout will air across the country on the next season of Film Lab Presents
IMPORTANT DATES:
March 1: Registration opens online at www.film-lab.org. Register early for early bird specials and access to the Spring Filmmaking How-To Workshop Series
March 26, 6 PM – Virtual, RSVP here (free for registered competitors): Whether you’re a newcomer looking for guidance or an experienced filmmaker seeking tips on working within tight deadlines, this webinar is for you. Join Francis Chin, one of this year’s competition coordinators, as he walks you through everything you need to know—from pre-competition preparation to the final hour. You’ll be able to ask questions and exchange insights with past and fellow competitors.
72 Hour Shootout Info Session II
April 22, 7 PM – Virtual, RSVP here (free for registered competitors): Senior Shootout Coordinator Francis Chin will walk you through everything you need to know about the 2024 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking competition—from pre-competition preparation to the final hour. You’ll be able to ask questions and exchange insights with past and fellow competitors. RSVP required.
First Thursday of June, 8 pm EDT: The THEME of the Shootout is announced, upon which the films must be based and filmmaking commences!
72 hours later…: All films are due and Vimeo or retransfer download links must be sent to Shootout@filmlab.org
July/August: Launch Party for the Asian American International Film Festival. The top ten Shootout films will premiere at the festival. This is a chance to meet other filmmakers and network.
July/August: Special Private Screening & Cocktail Reception in Manhattan for Judges, Sponsors and Top Three Filmmakers.
July/August: The Top Ten Films Premiere at the Asian American International Film Festival.
The top 50 films will be showcased in Film Lab’s award-winning TV series Film Lab Presents in the fall!
Compete from anywhere in the world with WiFi!
The competition creates a valuable opportunity for filmmakers of color – focusing on Asian American filmmakers – and women, as well as other underrepresented groups, to demonstrate their talent, gain exposure in the entertainment industry and impact the visibility of diverse stories and characters in film. One of the Shootout requirements is that at least one key production member (e.g., director, producer or writer) and a principal actor from each team must be of Asian descent.
Past Judges include hip hop icon Russell Simmons, producer Teddy Zee, ABC Primetime Casting Director Marci Phillips and playwright David Henry Hwang, among many others.
Email Shootout@film-lab.org for more info.
2020 72 Hour Shootout Theme Announcement
The Cre8sian Project Spotlight: The 72 Hour Film
The Best Tips For Making a Short Film in a Short Amount of Time
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Asian American Film Lab – Challenging one’s perspective on what it means to be Asian American
Want to see all the films? Subscribe to our Shootout channel (for free!) here. We’ll also do the top ten on the AAFL TV channel. Subscribe for free here.
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