How better to spend a rainy Sunday evening than meeting established and just-starting actors, directors, producers, writers, cameramen, sound dudes and editors over a pint of beer (or glass of wine) to talk about how we're all going to torture ourselves with the most fun and tiring weekend of our lives in October by making a fully finished short film in 48 Hours!!! Oh and trying to get to know our future team members in the process!
Jokes aside, it was great that so many people made the effort to turn up despite...Read more
Ok we are now open for registrations! Roll up, roll up...
You know what to do: start assembling your team - directors, editors, writers, actors, camera. And dont forget Sound!
Even if you dont have a team in place, you can register as a team leader and look for potential recruits at our online database. Or drop by our meet ups (next one is this Sunday, 6-9PM at the Fringe rooftop) to mingle with other loose ends.
Go here, and click on the "Register for Hong Kong" link:
Ok so we have the real dates now: October 15-17! After much scratching around, in between our day jobs and just being overcommitted in general, we have lined up exciting new venues, cinema, wrap party locale, and sponsors.Watch this space! (also I will try blogging more)
Get ready folks, 48 is coming to Hong Kong again. Last year we had 150 filmmakers. 150! Wowza.
Just had our first meet-up at bar de chois, Club 71. In the midst of a black rainstorm, dedicated filmmakers came out to chat and meet their potential team members for this year. A quick tip: we're maxing out at 30 teams this year, so start sourcing your people! Tentative dates for this year: September 17-19 (and screenings during the week)
Watch this space.And this space on Twitter: @hk48hfpAnd this space on Facebook: Ho...Read more
Hong Kong prod co seeking Chinese or English language scripts that can be produced for greater China. Send query to films.cpl@gmail.com
**Announcing the "Content 360 Challenge" 2010
Call for entries is now open** Attention all digital daredevils!
Compete in the 5th Annual "Content 360 Challenge" at MIPTV 2010.
The most anticipated cross-media pitching challenge of the new decade has begun accepting entries for new ideas and techniques to engage audiences across digital platforms.Finalists including independent producers, interactive agencies and digital designers will be invited to Cannes, France (12-16 April) to pitc...Read more
Am compiling a list of short film festivals/competitions/events for you all, here's a few to start with:HKIFF Short Film Competition - early bird entry fee before Dec 11!http://www.hkiff.org.hk/en/34_hkiff_short_film_competition.html3rd Hong Kong Mobile Film Festivalhttp://www.mobilefilm.hk/2009/eng/aboutHKMFF.htmlIndian Film Festival 2010 (t...Read more