72 Hour Shootout
Where: nationwide
This casting notice was posted on auditionsfree.com
Type: Film
Celebrating diversity and artistic empowerment, the Ninth Annual 72 Hour Film Shootout (“Shootout”) returns this summer under the auspices of and in collaboration with Asian CineVision and is now accepting registrations for this summer’s Shootout competition from filmmakers, actors, writers, directors, etc.
The Shootout is a worldwide competition in which filmmaking teams are given a common theme at the start and then have 72 hours to write, shoot, edit, and complete short films up to five minutes in length. Teams compete for cash, prizes and the chance to have their films screened at the prestigious Asian American International Film Festival (“AAIFF”), now in its 36th year and New York’s leading festival for independent Asian and Asian American film and video, and the first and longest-running U.S. festival of its kind. As an integral part of AAIFF, the Shootout celebrates the creativity and genius of the directors, their casts and crews as they share stories by, about and for Asian Americans and other filmmakers of color with the world. AAIFF has played a vital role in discovering and nurturing such acclaimed talent as Wayne Wang (THE JOY LUCK CLUB), Ang Lee (CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON, BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN), Mira Nair (THE NAMESAKE), Zhang Yimou (HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS), Christine Choy (WHO KILLED VINCENT CHIN?), Steven Okazaki (THE MUSHROOM CLUB), Jessica Yu (PING PONG PLAYA), and Justin Lin (FAST FIVE).
The competition is open to actors and filmmakers of ALL races, religions and nationalities. It does create a unique opportunity for Asian American filmmakers and other filmmakers of color to demonstrate their talent, gain exposure in the entertainment industry and impact the visibility of Asian American 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.
Deadline for 2013 registration is May 31, 2013! Registration begins March 1st! For more information:
http://www.asianamericanfilmlab.org/72-Hour-Shootout.html
and
https://www.facebook.com/events/552394944800602/ The Asian American Film Lab TM is a 501(c)(3) non profit dedicated to the promotion and support of ethnic and gender diversity in film and television through education, outreach and networking.
Payment: Other
City or Location of call: nationwide
Please submit to: Shootout@film-lab.org