You Gotta Earn It

The folks at Chikinbone Productions have delivered films for the San Jose 48 Hour Film Project for three years running now. In the 2010 competition, they drew Film Noir as their required genre. They were also required to include the line, “You’ve got to earn it.” It was also necessary for them to include a […]

We Are Positive

The folks at Ovation Pictures are clearly out to entertain. Their entries in the 48 Hour Film Project from as far back as 2006 have consistently polled well with audiences and juries alike. In the 2011 San Jose competition, their film “Oh Negative” garnered best acting nominations for multiple members of their cast. This film […]

Now Hear This

Longtime independent film competitors Square Marden delivered another top film in the San Jose 48 Hour Film Project. Their entry, “Stuffed” will be screened Saturday night at the Awards and Highlights show. This film was an international finalist in the 2011 Go Green competition. You can see their latest competitive film screen along with a […]

EyeQ Films Got The Word

The folks at EyeQ Films have been competitors in the San Jose 48 Hour Film Project since it began. In the second year of the San Jose Competition, EyeQ brought home the top award with their film “The Animals.” In between competition seasons, Richie Lopez of EyeQ shot this lovely music video for the talented […]

San Jose 48 Hour Film Project Awards

That time has come. Saturday, Sep 10 7:30pm to 10:00pm San Jose 48 Hour Film Project Awards Show Theater on San Pedro Square 29 N San Pedro St. San Jose, CA 95113 Tickets Here On Saturday night, September 10th at 7:30pm the lights will come up on the very fiercely competitive San Jose 48 Hour […]

A Test of Character

Each summer in San Jose and San Francisco, the 48 Hour Film Project provides an opportunity for independent filmmakers to stretch their craft and to find out what they’re really made of. Teams that participate regularly, such as “It Donned On Me,” “Square Marden,” and “Film Antics” have shown considerable stamina, creativity, and commitment to […]

The Actors’ Sandbox – Bay Area Edition

The folks at San Jose 48 Hour Film Project have created a special opportunity for Bay Area independent media producers to meet talented local actors and other producers. It’s called The Actors’ Sandbox. It is for actors, producers, directors, and especially for 48HFP team leaders. On Saturday, July 30th, in partnership with Schoolhouse Earth, and […]

SF 48 Hour Film Project 2011 Awards Nominees

The judges have deliberated, the scratching and clawing is over. What remains are mostly flesh wounds. These are the nominees for awards (presented in alphabetical order) for the 2011 San Francisco 48 Hour Film Project. Best Use of Prop: Compulsion, Killin’ It In Reno, Mum Best Use of Genre: How the Spot Was Won, Roomies, […]