Someone told us recently that they felt that everyone does a comedy for the 48 Hour Film Project. The team that made this film (Done in 47) was willing to take on more difficult subject material. They did and it worked out well for them. They brought home awards for Direction, Acting, and for Cinematography […]
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At the Top of Your Head
The SF Bay Area indie filmmaking team It Donned On Me has been one most tenacious competitors in the 48 Hour Film Project and the International Doc Challenge. Their 2011 entry Four Pauls tells a great story about the place a hat deserves in our culture. [vimeo http://vimeo.com/20799569] Word on the street is that Evan Donn […]
Who Has The Last Laugh
This creepy little suspense was turned in for the San Jose 48 Hour Film Project in San Jose. The team that created it was competing for the first time and proved right from the opening gun that they were in it for keeps. Enjoy a nasty romp in Hector’s Playground. You can see a the […]
That Frugal Vacation
In the many years that the 48 Hour Film Project has been coming to San Jose, there have been a number of films that have considered the issues of their times. Never has one done such a great job however, at examining the excesses of frugal behavior, as this entry from team Chikinbone. We found […]
Catch That Heel!
It’s not easy being a cop, and then there are days that make you question everything. You can see other great 48 Hour Film Project entries at Filmapalooza. It’s early in March and you can register now.
San Jose 48 Hour Film Project 2012 Finalists
Filmmakers around Silicon Valley have been holding their breaths to hear the names of the finalists for awards in the San Jose 48 Hour Film Project. You can find out who won the awards, and see many of these films if you join us at the Highlights and Awards show on Sunday night in San […]
Final Selection
Life is filled with choices. Sometimes we choose a path and are free to return later and make another selection. Sometimes we are faced with a decision that changes everything for good. Paul Aspruria and Fim Antics have chosen to compete in the 48 Hour Film Project many times over the years and this year […]
For Each, A Perfect Fit
There are consultants for everything now. Someone can tell you where your furniture goes. Someone can tell you how to manage your personal finances. Another is there to tell you when to sell your house, or your stocks. But there’s one consultant we didn’t expect. The folks at It Donned On Me know about her […]
Adventure, Love, Triumph
No matter how humble our station in life, all of us aspire to a few basic things. The folks at Story Cake understood this when they made their audience pleaser, Roll Bottle Roll. Their entry in the 2011 San Jose 48 Hour Film Project won our hearts as it led us through the adventures of […]
Work of A Lifetime
One thing we love about the 48 Hour Film Project is the opportunity to learn about people who might otherwise not come to our attention. This story of Zach Alexander is one such story. A man driven to distraction by the mission of a lifetime, The Great White Rat is a story that could possibly […]