Each year now in August, independent filmmakers who have planned for this (sometimes all year) set out to create a short film in just 48 Hours. They begin with a prop, line of dialog, and a character. They draw their genre randomly from our cruel film tin! Then they set out to bring in a […]
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Top Beer! Really?
Our friends at Top Beer TV released this little gem earlier this week. Would you think to make whiskey from a pretty decent beer (Racer 5 IPA)? Only the finest minds would dream of trying this out. You decide whether it’s a successful experiment. In case you don’t recognize his voice, the narrator is Erik […]
Kitchens and Booze
Two great tastes that go great together. There has been a definite explosion of cooking shows in the webseries domain. So if you want to start a new one, you have to find a creative approach. So here’s a good receipe. Take 3 parts Adorable Hannah Hart, add 2 fifths of tequila in a mason […]
You really already know the answer…
You do in fact, know the answer to this age old question, but it’s not really the answer you’re after — it’s the sound of a tree falling in the forest on a guy clapping with one hand… Who signs for the check? [blip.tv http://blip.tv/play/hYsRgZvMHAI%5D We just can’t turn this off, even though we knew […]
Friends, Filmmakers, Awardwinners
For years now, the 48 Hour Film Project in both San Francisco and San Jose has been graced by the work of these talented young filmmakers. The same could be said for just about every other competition or exhibition in the area that held still long enough. This week, you’ll get to see their award-winning […]
Whatever happened to…
Seems like Orlando has some hot filmmaking talent. The City Winner from 2010 is headed for the Short Film Corner at Cannes. Last year’s top winner in the International Shootout came from nearby St. Petersburg. This film was voted Audience Choice favorite for its screening group, and we can see why. Tell the truth. You […]
They Upload
We love to see the work of repeat 48HFP top performers. Jason Salazar has been behind several award-winning efforts in both San Jose and San Francisco. This web series is from his latest work. WARNING: This video is not “workplace-safe.” So unless your boss is on vacation and your most annoying co-workers are home sick, […]
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! […]
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 […]