This film was created by the Smith Brothers for the 48 Go Green Challenge. Like many of the films submitted to this time-based filmmaking competition, there’s an excellent story behind the making of the movie. Take a look at the story of this character and see if you can find a cautionary tale for any […]
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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! […]
48 Hour Film Project Awards
Over the past year, we’ve shared glimpses of the 48 Hour Film Project with you here by showing you top films submitted to the worldwide filmmaking competition. This weekend, participants in the year-end celebration and awards event (Filmapalooza) will learn who gets to take home the coveted top prize. Each if these teams (and roughly 1000 others […]
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 […]
Need a Direction?
Perhaps you know where you’re going. Perhaps you don’t. Perhaps you think you know and have something to learn. The protagonist in this stylized tale may or may not be clear about that, but there’s one thing he knows for sure. Enjoy this award-winning entry from the San Jose 48 Hour Film Project, and find […]
Tastes Like The Real Thing
Can one meal change your life forever? Take a look at this winning entry in the San Francisco 48 Hour Film Project from 2010 and see for yourself. Judges and audiences alike responded with enthusiasm to this tale of creativity and survival. [vimeo http://vimeo.com/13273419] The creators of this film will premiere their latest — an entry […]
Hero With a Past
How does a former world travelling adventurer spend his middle aged years? Jefferson Banks seems not to believe that cold calling with insurance deals is the right path. So what will he do when his wife is kidnapped by the son of his arch-nemesis? Take a look at this entry in the San Jose 48 […]
Can’t Get Enough Motown
We loved this performance of an old Motown standard. Girls, whatever your species, you MUST be able to get all the way through this one, just as a guitarist must learn Johnny B Goode. See what you think of this alien girl’s rendition We thought you might like that.
Underneath the Music
We love to find those films online that include action, suspense, great music, and ultimately inspiration. We’re not saying that THIS film does that, but we thought you might like it. Actually, we ARE saying that. Look and see for yourself. The star of this production does this work in real life and has empowered […]