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Category Archives: Short Film
Check the Notes!
This film was created by the Smith Brothers for the 48 Go Green Challenge. Like many of the films submitted to this time-based filmmaking competition, there’s an excellent story behind the making of the movie. Take a look at the story of this character and see if you can find a cautionary tale for any […]
Why Go Green?
Some embrace environmental practices out of concern for the planet. Some do it because it satisfies their sense of stewardship. Some exhibit “green” behaviors because they hope to leave something intact for future generations. Some folks know that the best reason of all to adopt environmental responsibility has one ultimate goal — to get chicks! […]
48 Hour Film Project Awards
Over the past year, we’ve shared glimpses of the 48 Hour Film Project with you here by showing you top films submitted to the worldwide filmmaking competition. This weekend, participants in the year-end celebration and awards event (Filmapalooza) will learn who gets to take home the coveted top prize. Each if these teams (and roughly 1000 others […]
Because they can!
We think you may have heard this, but Bay Area filmmaking favorites, Square Marden qualified for the final round in the 48 Go Green competition. That means their film will screen at NAB and they will have a shot at the Cannes Short Film Corner. A lot of folks in the Bay Area independent film […]
Roommate! Can’t live with them…
…and it’s not nice to destroy them in a planetary cataclysm. Over 300 short films were created for the 48 Go Green competition, and this one from Ovation Pictures brought home the Audience Choice Award in San Francisco. Can the human race and the planet actually agree about who should take out the trash? We’re […]
Need a Direction?
Perhaps you know where you’re going. Perhaps you don’t. Perhaps you think you know and have something to learn. The protagonist in this stylized tale may or may not be clear about that, but there’s one thing he knows for sure. Enjoy this award-winning entry from the San Jose 48 Hour Film Project, and find […]
Tastes Like The Real Thing
Can one meal change your life forever? Take a look at this winning entry in the San Francisco 48 Hour Film Project from 2010 and see for yourself. Judges and audiences alike responded with enthusiasm to this tale of creativity and survival. [vimeo http://vimeo.com/13273419] The creators of this film will premiere their latest — an entry […]
Absolutely no way
We have said it before. There is no way to predict the workings of love. We dare you to watch this at the best resolution you can stand, and then look to see where your heart ends up. Send us a nice postcard from there! Don’t forget that card, okay?
Just the Way You Like It
The veteran hands at It Donned On Me have delighted audiences over and over with their competitive entries in timed film contests. This gem was created in 3 days with the assignment being Hitchcock style horror. We think they nailed it. Oh, but one thing was missing. Where was the cameo?