Hello Shootout Fam!

You’re invited to the 72 Hour Film Shootout’s Virtual Launch Party on June 4th at 7:30pm EST! It’s that time of year again, when the 72 Hour Film Shootout challenges brave storytellers to make a movie in 72 hours. As always, we’re honored to be providing a valuable opportunity for Asian American filmmakers and other filmmakers of color to demonstrate their talent, gain exposure in the entertainment industry and impact the visibility of Asian American stories and characters in film. Since this year is our Isolation Edition, we strongly encourage you to follow all recommended guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html). We understand that the current circumstances may require teams to make their movies on a smaller scale, so we encourage those filmmakers to make films in the comfort of their own home, casting themselves, family, or roommates.

RSVP to attend and you will receive an invitation to a private Zoom. We’ll also be live-streaming the Virtual Launch Party on our social media. However, if you want to ask any questions about the Shootout, this is your last chance before we go dark for the 72 hours. And yes, that means we won’t be answering any questions once the Shootout begins, so make sure to have your questions ready! Afterwards, we will announce this year’s Theme at 8pm EST. Be creative and let us see your interpretation of it!

If the times weren’t already extraordinary enough, we’re also adding an additional challenge to this year’s Shootout. Not only will we announce the Theme at our Virtual Launch Party, but we're also going to announce a “Mystery Item” that all teams must incorporate, or reference in their movie. Necessity is the parent of invention, and we know that our filmmakers are a particularly inventive lot. If reading this gives you FOMO, there’s still time to register for the 72 Hour Film Shootout. Our sponsors have provided some amazing prizes, and our talented panel of Judges and Mentors are excited to see your films! Come join us on June 4th and see what this year’s inspiration will be for another great Shootout. And don’t forget to share your behind-the-scenes photos, and tag us on Instagram and Twitter @AsAmFilmLab, and Facebook @72hrshootout. #72HrSO #IsolationEdition.

Topic: 72 Hour Shootout Launch Party!Time: Jun 4, 2020 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada).  Ends promptly at 8pm EST.  Be on time!  Questions?  Email Tyler at Tyler@film-lab.org!

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Password will be sent to RSVP'd guests only. Please email Tyler@film-lab.org with any questions.