Registration is now open for the 48 Hour Film Project (48HFP) in Cape Town, a
short film competition which invites filmmakers to write, shoot, edit and score a
movie in 48 hours.
At the beginning of the project participants are given a character, a prop, a line
of dialogue and a genre which must be incorporated in their movie. After the
film is submitted it will screen to filmmakers and the public at a local cinema.
A panel of judges, consisting of film and video professionals, will judge the
movies and award filmmakers in a number of categories. Aside from the Best
Film of the City, the awards usually include: Best Directing, Best Writing, Best
Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Acting, Best Use of Character, Best Use of
Prop, Best Use of Line, Best Musical Score, Best Sound Design, Best Special
Effects and an Audience Award.
In 2014 the 48HFP includes over 120 cities and approximately 60,000
participating filmmakers. The winning film will compete against winners from
countries around the world at Filmapalooza in Hollywood Los Angeles, for the
title of Best 48 Hour Film 2014. The top ten films will also be screened at The
Cannes Film Festival.
Key dates:
Kick-off
Date: 31 October
Time: 18h00 to 19h00
Venue: TBA
Drop-off
Date: 2 November
Time: TBA (by 19h30)
Venue: TBA
Registration is based on a first-come first-served basis and space is limited.
Visit the 48HFP website for more
information.
