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 […]
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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 […]
From Humble Seeds
Each summer in June, San Francisco filmmakers gather to embark upon the 48 Hour Film Project, and each year in August, many of them do it again in San Jose. For several years now, one of the teams that has cropped up again and again to turn in a story is formed by the folks […]
Send Up The Legend
Veteran filmmakers from 4QR98 Pass have submitted four 48 Hour Film Project films from their epic legend which began in San Jose 2009. (Nellius 5000 and Zupitron: Ultimate Battle Buddies was selected by jurists as Runner Up for Best Film that year.) Their entry in the 2012 competition expanded the legend and demonstrated their growth […]
48 HFP Finalists for 2012 Announced in SF
The judges have spoken. This year, the jury consisted of Chris Bollini, Tony Grat, Samuel Sharkey, and Richard von Busack. Given the perspective of a veteran producer, an accomplished actor, a keen observer of the exhibition industry and underground cinema, and a seasoned film critic and student of cinema history — the results draw from a […]
Filmmakers Explode – Film at 7
Every summer now for the past 10 years, independent filmmakers in San Francisco have picked up the flamboyantly flung gauntlet thrown by the 48 Hour Film Project and sailed it as a victory flag in tribute to their filmmaking skills. As part of the oldest and largest time-based filmmaking competition in the world, San Francisco filmmakers […]
48HFP Colleague Awards – The Roster
What happens when you take 8 veteran 48HFP filmmakers from San Francisco and ask them to submit their best films from the past for awards consideration by their peers? We’re about to find out as the 2012 San Francisco 48HFP Colleague Awards ballots are being submitted now. Friday night in San Francisco (Jan 27, 2012) […]
From our Fathers
Filmmaker Luke Snellin delivers a polished and poignant tribute to his father. Maybe we’re just saps, but somehow every note and every frame rang true for us. Now Luke, we’re ready for your comedy. Because after all, a day without laughter… Meanwhile, this film was created to mark the launch of Virgin Media Shorts 2011. […]
From the San Jose 48HFP Producer
Hello Bay Area 48 Hour Filmmakers and Fans! Although the San Jose competition is complete, there is a lot of great news to share with you. So take a look and see what’s next for Bay Area independent and competitive filmmakers. In this update: San Jose Awards National Film Challenge 48 Hour Film Project Machinima […]
National Film Challenge Launches
Each year the 48 Hour Film Project appears in more cities (for 2011 it was over 100 worldwide) and at the end of the competition season, there’s one more big game for competitive filmmakers to play. It’s called the National Film Challenge and it’s open to everyone. So teams that are not close to one […]