Voting has now begun for this year’s Shootout Audience Award! Watch all of this year’s film entries in streaming Hi-Def on 72hourfilmshootout.com, then vote and comment.

In order to ensure fairness in voting, you must register on Ningin.com to create a unique user account. You will then be allowed to vote. You are allowed to vote ONCE, and ONLY ONCE. You must pick YOUR FAVORITE, and can ONLY VOTE FOR ONE FILM.  Each film represents hard work from each team. They each deserve a look. So watch them all, then vote for YOUR favorite film.

These films are the products of blood, sweat, tears and stress - true filmmaking experiences! Please take the time to sit, get comfortable and watch them all before voting!

The Audience Award winner will be announced live and on stage at the NY Asian American International Film Festival on July 13, 12:30pm!
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TIME IS UP!!!
Congrats to all the Teams and their hard work this weekend!
You survived creative adversities and came out stronger from it.
Be proud.
Sleep well.
JUDGING BEGINS IN 24 HOURS.

a first goodbye

This is what we’ve all been waiting for…

This Friday, June 20th, 2008, at 8pm, the long awaited Theme will be announced at the Shootout Launch Party and posted simultaneously on http://www.72hourfilmshootout.com.

Starting at 6pm, come kickoff the start of the 5th Annual 72 Hour Film Shootout! If you are an actor, writer, director, or film fan looking to join a team, we will be making team match-ups at the event. Come to find new team members, join an existing team, and meet other local filmmakers.  Also, if you would like to participate in the Shootout, we will have Registration on-site, so it’s not too late to sign-up! 

As a special treat, New York hip hop sensations Koba and DJ Boo will be performing live at the launch party. Representatives from Shootout sponsors Asia Cinevision, The Museum of Chinese in America’s (MOCA) Chinatown Film Project, Deluxe, Ningin.com, and Aspire Asian Film Circle will be on hand to meet guests and share a few words about this year’s Shootout and their own projects.

Save the date for the Shootout Awards this year on July 13, 12:30pm, at Asia Society (725 Park Ave, NYC), presented as part of the Asian American International Film Festival.

WHITE RABBIT LOUNGE
145 E. Houston Street (Btwn Forsyth St and Eldridge St)
East Village, New York, NY
(212) 477-5005
http://www.whiterabbitnyc.com

NO COVER, NO GUEST LIST.
NO ONE UNDER 21 WILL BE ADMITTED.

DOORS OPEN @ 6PM
THEME ANNOUNCED @ 8PM

NYC Shootout Teams looking for actors should swing by this week’s AAFilmLab Casting Workshop with Susan Shopmaker. Susan has worked as casting director for HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, SHORT BUS, THE MOTEL, RED DOORS, and WEST 32ND.

Actors are also very welcome to attend, of course! All advance RSVP reading slots have already been filled by Members. There are two remaining open slots that will be randomly selected at the workshop. The two random slots are open to Members and non-members. Readers will be provided with materials at the workshop. Bring headshots!

Free for AAFilmLab Members. $10 for non-members.
Time: Seating begins at 7pm. Workshop begins at 7:30pm.
Location: 19 West 26th Street, 5th Floor