We don’t always know where we’re headed, or what it is we need. This short film, submitted by veteran filmmaking team It Donned On Me for the San Francisco 48 Hour Film Project. It explores the progression of a young man from not having a clue into someone who’s confidence brings him to ask for what […]
Tag Archives: humor
Life of a Dad
We’re not always impressed with time-lapse productions, but this one is irresistible from start to finish. Take a couple of minutes to follow this proud father through the dizzying events of a typical morning at home. Don’t ever tell Dad that it’s not a job.
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 […]
Transvideo Returns – Serious As Ever
The folks at Transvideo Studios work each and every day to produce some of the finest commercial and industrial media that the Bay Area has to offer. This film was their contribution to the San Francisco 48 Hour Film Project in 2009. The story won the hearts and minds of both audience and judges, and […]
Team Rock!t Does
San Francisco competitive filmmaking team, Team Rock!t brought home the Audience Choice Award for their 2010 48 Hour Film Project entry. Enjoy the adventures of Ladycat and her best friend. You can see more of Team Rock!t’s work this weekend at the SF Underground Short Film Festival. Their 2011 film, Killin’ It In Reno was […]
Let There Be Illumination
Long time readers here may have been introduced to Mr. Deity in the past. And if not, here’s a wonderful introduction to this long-running series. It also explains a lot of things I wondered about. It’s always nice to learn how things really happened.
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 […]
What wonders…
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 […]
Go Green, It Works, Maybe
The folks from Viral Media Networks charmed audiences with a short film for the San Francisco 2011 Go Green competition. They had just one weekend to create this (as is tradition for 48 Hour Film Project events) and they were assigned a character, line of dialog and a prop. This story was a finalist for […]
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 […]