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From Sam Goldblatt of the 48 Hour Film Project:
The 48 Hour Film Project (48HFP)
will tour to Edinburgh for the first time ever in 2008. Over the May
16-18 weekend, Filmmakers from all across Scotland will compete to
write, shoot and edit a short film in just 48 hours. All films will be
screened at The Cameo on May 20 and 21. The
48HFP is the world's oldest and largest timed-film competition and
takes place annually in over 60 cities around the world with more than
30,000 filmmakers competing to win the title of "Best 48 Hour Film of
2008.
The
winning Edinburgh team will be invited to attend the Filmapalooza
Awards Weekend (held previously at South by Southwest and Cinequest).
The winning 48 Hour Film of 2007 is being screened at the Cannes Film
Festival, and the same is expected for 2008. Filmmaking
teams of all levels will meet on the evening of Friday, May 16 at The
Cameo where they will receive a genre, a character, a prop, and a line
of dialogue that they must work into their short film. Teams have
until 7:30pm on Sunday, May 18 to write, shoot and edit their films.
All films will be judged by Paul Dale, Film Editor for The List,
and Ian Hoey, General Manager of The Cameo, and awards will be given in
several categories. "We're excited to be playing host to this
challenge," says Hoey. "I'm sure it will not only be a keenly
contested competition but great viewing entertainment as well."
Learn
more about The Inaugural Edinburgh 48 Hour Film Project at The Brass
Monkey (14 Drummond Street, Edinburgh) on Wednesday, April 23 at 6:30pm
with a free screening of The Best 48 Hour Films of all
time. To see selected 48 Hour Films, go to www.48.tv.
Registration for the competition is £45 and now open to anyone and everyone at www.48hourfilm.com/edinburgh.
Contact: Sam Goldblatt
Edinburgh Producer
48 Hour Film Project
0797 597 5251
edinburgh@48hourfilm.com
About the 48 Hour Film Project
The 48 Hour Film Project is the oldest and largest timed film competition in the world. In 2008, more than 60 cities will participate, with over 30,000 filmmakers expected. The 48 Hour Film Project’s mission is to advance filmmaking and promote filmmakers. The tight deadline of 48 hours puts the focus squarely on the filmmakers—emphasizing creativity and teamwork. While the time limit places an unusual restriction on the filmmakers, it is also liberating by putting an emphasis on “doing” instead of “talking.” The emphasis is also on building communities of local creative people, facilitating making new connections, showcasing skills, and celebrating what creativity and teamwork can accomplish in just one weekend. The 2008 tour begins in April in Boston and ends in October. For more information go to www.48hourfilm.com.
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