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National Film Challenge Is On!

The National Film Challenge, the sister project of the 48 Hour Film Project is back again. And we've got great news for both seasoned pros and first-timers: 2011 is your year to go nuts. Whether you've lived the National Film Challenge experience, or have always wanted to get in on the action, there's no better time than now to grab your camera and to jump in headfirst. You're going to surprise yourself with what you come up with.

We give you three days (October 21-24, 2011) to write, shoot, and edit a short film. You'll even receive a character, prop, line of dialogue and genre to incorporate into your movie. And by the end of this seat-of-your pants, frenzied filmmaking fun with your friends, you'll be able to say something most never will-"I made a movie for a national audience."

In the following weeks the top films (determined by a national panel of judges) will be available for viewing (and voting!) on the Film Challenge website.

Bragging rights and sense of accomplishment aside, you may even win a little money in the process. There's a cash prize for the winning film and the Best Film and Audience Award winners will screen with the 48 Hour Film Project City Winners at the next Filmapalooza at Taos Shortz Film Festival.

Everyone is welcome, auteur and amateur alike, all over the world. Just call up your friends, register online and show us how down-and-dirty, creative filmmaking is done in your neck of the woods. The National Film Challenge is on!

REGISTER TODAY!

Key Dates

Early Bird Registration: September 23 EXTENDED until September 30
Regular Registration: October 1
National Film Challenge Dates: October 21-24, 2011

 

 
Save the Date: 2011 National Film Challenge

Dates have been announced for the 2011 National Film Challenge! This year, the challenge will take place October 21-24 2011, giving filmmakers from around the country and world enough time to cool down and gear up for 72 hours of fast filmmaking action once again.

Early bird registration will begin August 30. Sign up for email updates, 'Like' National Film Challenge on Facebook or follow us on our brand spankin' new Twitter page for further updates.

More information coming soon but for now, save the date! Tell your friends!

 
National Film Challenge Winner "Cataplexy" screens at festivals nationwide

National Film Challenge Best Film winner "Cataplexy" is leaving quite an impression in the minds of film festival attendees around the country by showing them the end result of spending just one weekend making a film.

To date, "Cataplexy" has screened at the Aspen ShortsFest (receiving an audience recognition award), the L.A. Comedy Shorts Festival, the Festivus Film Festival and the 48 Hour Film Project Filmapalooza at the Miami International Film Festival. In addition, Cataplexy was selected as Best Short at the Omaha Film Festival, which included competition from the Oscar-winning short "God of Love." The film has also been accepted into the Newport Beach Film Festival, the Seattle True Independent Film Festival and the Seattle International Film Festival.

 

Read more... [National Film Challenge Winner "Cataplexy" screens at festivals nationwide]
 
Winners of the 2010 Film Challenge!
The judges have made a decision and the audience has spoken! Congratulations to our winners of the 2010 National Film Challenge!

BEST FILM
Receives $1,000 and will screen at the 48 Hour Film Project Filmapalooza at the Miami International Film Festival

Team: B-Side Pictures
Los Angeles, CA
Comedy/Romance

AUDIENCE AWARD
Receives $500 and will screen at the 48 Hour Film Project Filmapalooza at the Miami International Film Festival

Team: The Grape Ladies
Nashville, TN
Film Noir

A Full list of AWARDS after the jump...
Read more... [Winners of the 2010 Film Challenge!]
 
2010 Finalists and Audience Voting

Congratulations to the 2010 Finalists for the National Film Challenge!

View the top films in our screening room and be sure to vote for your favorite for the Audience Award!

Voting runs through January 19.

 
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