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 […]
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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 […]
San Jose 48HFP Jury returns
The jury has returned with its results and soon the winners will be known. These are the finalists in several categories for which awards will be given this year. The finalists are listed in alphabetical order.
The Audience Speaks!
For many filmmakers, the audience is the goal. So when the audience at the 48 Hour Film Project shows love (and votes) for your film, it’s a happy day. The ballots are all in and here are the finalists in the Audience Choice polling for the 2011 San Jose 48 Hour Film Project. The titles […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]