The East Lansing Film Festival's 48/5 contests draw an exciting array of talented teams, including amateurs, professionals, students, and local film fanatics. Filmmakers come together to write, shoot, edit, and premiere an original five-minute film in a mere 48 hours. At the start of the contest, teams are given the same three elements (a prop, a CHARACTER and a line of dialogue) that they must incorporate into their finished film. To add to the challenge, each team draws a genre from a hat. What judges look for most in the films is the creative incorporation of the given elements as well as a good story.
Team leaders may register online or in person the day of the contest. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Pre-register online at http://www.elff.com. Please pay via Paypal online or mail or drop off a check made payable to ELFF to:
ELFF 48/5 Film Contest
210 Abbot Road, #48
East Lansing, MI 48823
Entry fees are as follows:
$50 through Wednesday, February 8
$75 after February 8
The contest will begin with the distribution of elements, rules and regulations at 6:00 pm on Friday, February 10, at Beggar's Banquet, 218 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI. Registrations will be accepted starting at 5:30pm. Teams must be registered by 6 pm. Unregistered late teams will be disqualified. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
Completed films on DVD must be handed in on Sunday, February 12, by 6pm
at Beggar's Banquet. The completed films will be shown on
Monday, February 13 in Room 109, South Kedzie Hall, East Lansing at 7:00pm.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three films as decided by a panel of qualified judges drawn from the area.
First Prize: $100
Second Prize: $50
Third prize: $25
The top three films will be screened at the 15th Annual East Lansing Film Festival, November 7 - 15, 2012.
Congratulations to all the teams who completed their 5 minute film in 48 hours. The elements were: Prop-Bicycle, Line-"Really? Are you Serious?" and Character- Taylor Brown, Actor. And the winners are...
1st Place - Le Velo by Meilleur Petite Toujours
2nd Place - Bike-Curious by Vimana Films
3rd Place - Taylor Brown by Last Laugh Productions
Honorable Mention - A Year Inside Taylor Brown by Bum Productions
See them at the East Lansing Film Festival's FREE 48/5 screening Saturday, November 12 at 11:15am.
Team leaders may register online or in person the day of the contest. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Pre-register online at http://www.elff.com. Please read the Rules and Agreement and click on 48/5 Entry Form, to the left. Please pay via Paypal (it's working now) or a check may be mailed to the address below or delivered the day of the contest. The contest will begin with the distribution of elements, rules and regulations at 6:00 pm on Friday, October 7, at Beggar's Banquet, 218 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI. Doors will open at 5:30pm and all teams must be registered by 6 pm. Unregistered late teams will be disqualified. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Completed films on DVD must be handed in on Sunday, October 9, by 6pm at Beggar's Banquet. The completed films will be shown on Monday, October 10 in Room 107 South Kedzie Hall, East Lansing at 7:30pm. Prizes, made possible by the generous sponsorship of Cheeney Media Concepts 2, will be awarded for the top three films as decided by a panel of qualified judges drawn from the area. First Prize: $125 Second Prize: $75 Third prize: $50 November 9 - 17, 2011. For additional information contact: Susan Woods, susanwoods@elff.com or call 517-980-5802. The 48/5 Film Contest is generously sponsored by Cheeney Media Concepts 2.
The East Lansing Film Festival's 48/5 contests draw an exciting array of talented teams, including amateurs, professionals, students, and local film fanatics. Filmmakers come together to write, shoot, edit, and premiere an original five-minute film in a mere 48 hours. At the start of the contest, teams are given the same three elements (a prop, a CHARACTER and a line of dialogue) which they must incorporate into their finished film. To add to the challenge, each teams draws a genre from a hat (NEW GENRES WILL BE USED THIS FALL). Finished films that meet the deadline are judged on how well they incorporate the elements.
ELFF 48/5 Film Contest
210 Abbot Road, #48
East Lansing, MI 48823
Entry fees are as follows:
$50 through Wednesday, October 5
$75 after October 5
The top three films will be screened at the 14th Annual East Lansing Film Festival,
The ELFF Spring 48/5 Contest takes place May 20-22, 2011
For the East Lansing Film Festival 48/5 Film Contest, filmmakers come together to write, shoot, edit, and premiere an original five-minute film in a mere 48 hours. At the start of the contest, teams will be given the same three elements: a prop, a location and a line of dialogue. They must incorporate these elements into their finished film to be eligible for an award. To add to the challenge, each teams draws a genre; drama, thriller, comedy or action.
The contest will begin with the distribution of elements, rules and regulations at 6:00 pm on Friday, May 20, at GONE WIRED CAFE, 2021 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI. Doors will open at 5:00pm and all teams must be registered no later than 5:45 pm. Unregistered late teams will be disqualified. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
Completed films must be handed in on Sunday, May 22 by 6pm (and not a minute later) at GONE WIRED CAFE.
Prizes, made possible by the generous sponsorship of Cheeney Media Concepts 2, will be awarded for the top three films as decided by a panel of qualified judges drawn from the area.
First Prize: $125
Second Prize: $75
Third prize: $50
For pre-registration information, entry forms and the official rules, visit http://www.elff.com/485. Forms may be emailed to susanwoods@elff.com.
Fees may be paid in advance or the day of the contest. You can mail in the forms and fees to:
ELFF 48/5 Film Contest
210 Abbot Road, #48
East Lansing, MI 48823
Entry fees are as follows:
$50 through Wednesday, May 18
$75 on or after May 19
The top three films will be screened at the 14th Annual East Lansing Film Festival, November 9 - 17, 2011.
For additional information contact:
Susan Woods, susanw.woods@gmail.com
or call 517-980-5802.
The 48/5 Film Contest is generously sponsored
by Cheeney Media Concepts 2.
Copyright © 2011, East Lansing Film Festival. All rights reserved.
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