Note: Please visit www.29dayslater.com for complete details.

29 Days Later gives local filmmakers extra motivation to make a film and get their projects completed in front of a screened audience. Whereas 48-hour projects are geared toward lightning-fast creation of a film, 29 Days Later gives filmmakers of all abilities additional time to complete their work and create more polished products.

Prizes:
Awards include a grand prize of a $500 gear rental credit from Absolute Independent Pictures and the prestigious Judith Rheiner Independent Spirit Award trophy; cash prizes of $150 for the winner of each screening night, and $200 worth of special effects services from Herron Designs for the runner up. A panel of judges will be responsible for naming the top films.

Kickoff:
Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 7 p.m. at the Creative Alliance's new lounge at the Patterson in Baltimore. At least one member of each team must be available to get prop and register!

Drop-off:
Thursday, August 11, 7:30 p.m. at the same place, the Creative Alliance Lounge. Teams must submit film at this time. Teams will have a 29 minute grace period, but films in after 7:59 p.m. will not be eligible for awards and are at risk of not being screened. If you would like to submit your film early, please email us at 29daysfilm@gmail.com to arrange drop off.


Screenings:
Mon., Aug15 (Group A) and Wed., Aug 17 (Group B); Historic Patterson Theater (aka Creative Alliance) in Baltimore. Doors open at 7 for open bar; screening starts at 8.
Note: Each team will receive 3 free tickets when they turn in their completed movie! Also, we will try our best to accommodate team's screening date of Aug. 15 or 17th if they have a preference. Screening groups for teams will be announced approx. a week after kickoff.

Participants:
We are capping at 30 teams and spaces fill up quickly so don't delay! 

Cost:
Some other film competitions like 48 hour film project are charging up to $175 per team; we are only asking a small fee to help us cover our expenses and time. Early bird entry is $35 before Wed., June 22, 11:55 p.m.; after June 22, cost is $55. Each team will be entitled to 3 free tickets to screening group of their choice (a $27 value)!

Discounts:
Absolute Independent Pictures and Herron Designs are once again offering 29% discounts for all participating teams on gear rental and special effects work!

Film details:
Film must be completed in 29 days and use a prop that we provide at the kickoff (it does not have to be the focus of the film). Films should be 4 to 8 minutes (you may add one additional minute of credits if desired). Preferred format is a Quicktime export file (.mov), but Mini-DV tape and DVDs are acceptable.

Rights:
Filmmakers own the rights to their films and may submit in film festivals or look for distribution. We are only asking for the right to use still frames for promotional materials. Your film may also appear in a 29 days later online site compilation or DVD if you grant us permission.

Questions/comments?
Please contact organizers Dawn Campbell or Dean Storm at 29daysfilm@gmail.com.