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No, only one film/entry per person. However, if you have a friend who enters and makes a film, you are welcome to work on that film as an additional team member, actor or crew member.
Yes! By private download link, please. But you also might want to snail mail us a copy as a backup (you don’t have to if you don’t want to, though). Make sure if you send us an online link, it’s PRIVATE (if you make your film public, it will be disqualified) and downloadable for us, not just viewable.
The 72 Hour Shootout is open to participants from all over the world! In fact, we have received submissions from as far as Hong Kong! Just be sure you follow the rules and submit on time.
Cool! Welcome! If your film has a person of Asian descent in a Lead Role and you also have a person of Asian descent in a principal production position (Writer, Producer, Director, Editor, Director of Photography or Editor), you can play with us. If your Asian friend or family member can do both, that satisfies the requirement. So, grab your talented Asian buddy or buddies and put together a team! And, yes, it counts if you’re just part Asian.
Yes. As an example, you can be the lead Asian actress as well as the director and the rest of your team can be non-Asian. We would love to see teams that are as diverse as possible (e.g., Asian American, African American, Caucasian, Hispanic, etc.).
Although not required in the final submission package, we expect filmmakers to have all the appropriate location, music and talent releases if requested. Please take a look at the The Rules and Registration on our website for the required documents that you will need to submit with your Shootout submission.
If you have rights to use an artist’s existing work, make sure to add them to your team roster and credit them in your film! Although not required, you may send us a copy of a written agreement!
You’re free to use anything under a Creative Commons license in your films, if the type of CC license they use lets you. The team leader is solely responsible for any agreements with artists on their team to use their work.
- Additionally, we encourage your team to credit both creativecommons.org and your team artist in your film!
We strongly encourage ALL team members to individually register. Only registered competitors gain free access to events and are eligible for certain award categories.
We have a “no refund” policy for the Shootout.
No Animal Cruelty. No People Cruelty. No Porn. You want to kill a fish or stomp a bug for artistic effect? Don’t. That will get you straight up disqualified. Leave the animals be. Treat your people kindly. If you have actors under 18 years of age, get parental consent. And, sorry, but no porn. Tasteful nudity for actors OVER the age of consent is ok, however, we advise you to shoot as though standard broadcast filters apply.
Yup. Gotta make sure the “Delivery Specs” are met – scroll down to the bottom to download the PDF of the delivery specs. Easy as pie. Questions about ’em? Ask the Shootout team anytime BEFORE the Launch Party (during the Shootout, you’re on your own, so ask your questions NOW!!!)
Many filmmakers ask us if they can use SAG-AFTRA actors. Per Stephanie Perry, the NY Director of Background & NY Entertainment Contracts, the union is unable to offer Film Lab an agreement. If you have questions, please call Stephanie Perry at (212) 827-1553, Pearl Brady at 212-863-4207 or Olga Rodriguez at (323) 549-6818. If you can, obtain their express, written permission in advance of shooting; otherwise, be advised Film Lab cannot offer union coverage. Please address any questions about SAG to SAG. Film Lab cannot answer union-related questions or authorize the use of union actors. Such authorization, if any, must come directly from SAG and, to be eligible for the coveted actor prizes, actors that are union will have to show us evidence SAG ok’d them to work on the film. Film Lab expressly disclaims all liability pertaining to the filmmakers’ actions and actors should seek recourse for any issues from the filmmakers themselves.
Many filmmakers ask us if they can use SAG-AFTRA actors. Per Stephanie Perry, the NY Director of Background & NY Entertainment Contracts, the union is unable to offer Film Lab an agreement. If you have questions, please call Stephanie Perry at (212) 827-1553, Pearl Brady at 212-863-4207 or Olga Rodriguez at (323) 549-6818. If you can, obtain their express, written permission in advance of shooting; otherwise, be advised Film Lab cannot offer union coverage. Please address any questions about SAG to SAG. Film Lab cannot answer union-related questions or authorize the use of union actors. Such authorization, if any, must come directly from SAG and, to be eligible for the coveted actor prizes, actors that are union will have to show us evidence SAG ok’d them to work on the film. Film Lab expressly disclaims all liability pertaining to the filmmakers’ actions and actors should seek recourse for any issues from the filmmakers themselves.
Be there live at the world premiere or listen in via live stream (live stream is free!). All the winners are a secret until the premiere. We encourage filmmakers to come and support one another and show solidarity even if they think they didn’t win. The competition is about promoting and supporting diverse faces, stories and voices, not just winning on an individual level – although that’s always nice, too.
No. In the event of multiple people in a single category, the prize will default to the registered team captain and she or he can figure out how to fairly “allocate” the award. The reason for this is the most coveted awards for these categories are the network mentorships, however, we must respect the time and generosity of our mentors who can only offer to mentor a single individual, not multiple people. If you are going to have multiple writers and directors, it’s cool for you to collaborate like that, however, we strongly recommend you discuss how you will handle a win in that category BEFORE you make your film and win an award, to avoid hurt feelings or confusion. Thanks!
No, only one film/entry per person. However, if you have a friend who enters and makes a film, you are welcome to work on that film as an additional team member, actor or crew member.
Yes! By private download link, please. But you also might want to snail mail us a copy as a backup (you don’t have to if you don’t want to, though). Make sure if you send us an online link, it’s PRIVATE (if you make your film public, it will be disqualified) and downloadable for us, not just viewable.
The 72 Hour Shootout is open to participants from all over the world! In fact, we have received submissions from as far as Hong Kong! Just be sure you follow the rules and submit on time.
Cool! Welcome! If your film has a person of Asian descent in a Lead Role and you also have a person of Asian descent in a principal production position (Writer, Producer, Director, Editor, Director of Photography or Editor), you can play with us. If your Asian friend or family member can do both, that satisfies the requirement. So, grab your talented Asian buddy or buddies and put together a team! And, yes, it counts if you’re just part Asian.
Yes. As an example, you can be the lead Asian actress as well as the director and the rest of your team can be non-Asian. We would love to see teams that are as diverse as possible (e.g., Asian American, African American, Caucasian, Hispanic, etc.).
If you have rights to use an artist’s existing work, make sure to add them to your team roster and credit them in your film! Although not required, you may send us a copy of a written agreement!
You’re free to use anything under a Creative Commons license in your films, if the type of CC license they use lets you. The team leader is solely responsible for any agreements with artists on their team to use their work.
- Additionally, we encourage your team to credit both creativecommons.org and your team artist in your film!
We have a “no refund” policy for the Shootout.
No Animal Cruelty. No People Cruelty. No Porn. You want to kill a fish or stomp a bug for artistic effect? Don’t. That will get you straight up disqualified. Leave the animals be. Treat your people kindly. If you have actors under 18 years of age, get parental consent. And, sorry, but no porn. Tasteful nudity for actors OVER the age of consent is ok, however, we advise you to shoot as though standard broadcast filters apply.
Yup. Gotta make sure the “Delivery Specs” are met – scroll down to the bottom to download the PDF of the delivery specs. Easy as pie. Questions about ’em? Ask the Shootout team anytime BEFORE the Launch Party (during the Shootout, you’re on your own, so ask your questions NOW!!!)
Many filmmakers ask us if they can use SAG-AFTRA actors. If you can, obtain their express, written permission in advance of shooting; otherwise, be advised the 72 Hour Film Network cannot offer union coverage. Please address any questions about SAG-AFTRA to SAG-AFTRA. The 72 Hour Film Network cannot answer union-related questions or authorize the use of union actors. Such authorization, if any, must come directly from SAG. The 72 Hour Film Network expressly disclaims all liability pertaining to the filmmakers’ actions and actors should seek recourse for any issues from the filmmakers themselves.
Registered competitors (meaning: you registered and paid the fee) get free entry to all Shootout sponsored events, like the Launch Party and Wrap Party. Please note that several of the screenings, including the world premiere at the Asian American International Film Festival, are sponsored by other entities who are in charge of ticketing and take all proceeds from the event. For those events, the 72 Hour Film Network has no power to provide a free ticket. The events in our power, though, we make free for our registered competitors! Yeah. Because we love you.
Be there live at the world premiere or listen in via live stream (live stream is free!). All the winners are a secret until the premiere. We encourage filmmakers to come and support one another and show solidarity even if they think they didn’t win. The competition is about promoting and supporting diverse faces, stories and voices, not just winning on an individual level – although that’s always nice, too.
No. In the event of multiple people in a single category, the prize will default to the registered team captain and she or he can figure out how to fairly “allocate” the award. The reason for this is the most coveted awards for these categories are the network mentorships, however, we must respect the time and generosity of our mentors who can only offer to mentor a single individual, not multiple people. If you are going to have multiple writers and directors, it’s cool for you to collaborate like that, however, we strongly recommend you discuss how you will handle a win in that category BEFORE you make your film and win an award, to avoid hurt feelings or confusion. Thanks!