48-Hour Filmmaking Competition
This year participants can choose between two different weekends to compete: September 17-19 or September 24-26. Originally scheduled for just the first weekend (September 17-19), a second weekend was added to accommodate filmmakers observing Yom Kippur (September 17-18). Filmmakers must choose one weekend or the other; teams and individuals are not permitted to participate in both (only one film per team/individual can be entered in the contest).
Regardless of the weekend chosen, all competitors will follow the exact same rules. This year, competitors will have 48 hours to script, shoot, score, and edit a 5-minute film (maximum). At the start of the contest, each competing team will randomly draw several elements that must appear in their films: a genre (Comedy, Horror, Drama, Mystery, or Musical); a mystery location within Wilmington city limits; a surprise element or prop; and a snippet of dialog. Mystery elements will be different each weekend.
Prizes
Prizes for the best film in each genre, as well as overall best film, will be selected by an independent committee. Awards will be announced during the final evening of Fringe Wilmington on October 3 following an encore screening of the top 12 films. The top film in each genre will receive $500. The overall best film will receive an additional $750 and a Flip MinoHD camera ($229 retail value).
2 Ways to Apply:
1. Apply & Pay Fee Online
2. Print & Mail Your Application & Application Fee
While you’re here, take a moment to check out our awesome online gallery to see photos and video of what we cooked-up at last year’s history-making festival.
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2010 Artist Application -
48-Hour Filmmaking Competition
Application Deadline for 48-Filmmaking Competition: September 15, 2010
The 2010 Fringe Wilmington 48-Hour Filmmaking Competition is being sponsored by the Delaware Lottery and co-coordinated by Wilmington Renaissance Corporation and Mobius New Media.
