Last Call for Entries for the 48 Hour Film Project in Dallas on June 15th - 17th

Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) June 12, 2012

"The 48 Hour Film Project starts this weekend and local filmmakers can still register to participate through noon Thursday," the producers of the event said today.

The annual filmmaking challenge is set for June 15 - 17 in North Texas. Participants are required to film, edit, shoot and deliver a four to seven minute film within 48 hours.

Participants will also benefit from the generosity of local production companies and businesses who have stepped up to help North Texas area filmmaking teams during the Project. MLD Equipment Rental, Inc. is offering a 50% discount to all teams who rent equipment from their company, subject to certain conditions and availability according to Logan Hess with MLD. Agora Entertainment’s Jason Kabolati has generously donated the use of their studio sets, subject to availability, for team shoots, they must be scheduled through Daniel(at)agoraentertainment(dot)com.

Local filmmakers can sign up at http://www.48hourfilm.com/dallas through Thursday, June 14th at noon.

COMPETITION STARTS
Date: Friday, June 15th
Time: 5:30pm to 7pm
Venue: Parker Brothers Trail Dust Steakhouse Denton Area ( 26501 US Highway 380 E Aubrey, TX 76227-8284 )

COMPETITION ENDS
Date: Sunday, June 17th
Time: Beginning at 5:30 (films must be submitted by 7:30pm to be on time)
Venue: Oddfellows (316 West 7th Street, Dallas)

All screenings will take place at the Texas Theater in Dallas on June 20th with the award ceremony on June 22, also at the Texas Theater. 

About the 48 Hour Film Project
The 48 Hour Film Project is the oldest and largest timed film competition in the world. The 48 Hour Film Project’s mission is to advance filmmaking and promote filmmakers. The tight 48-hour deadline puts the focus squarely on the filmmaking, emphasizing creativity and teamwork and “doing” instead of “talking.” The emphasis is also on building communities of local creative people, facilitating making new connections, showcasing skills, and celebrating what creativity and teamwork can accomplish in just one weekend. In 2012, nearly 40,000 filmmakers will participate in almost 120 cities around the world. For questions about registration and event logistics email gary(at)exactcomm(dot)com.

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