The 72 Hour Film Shootout is a nationwide competition organized by Asian American FIlm Lab where filmmaking teams have 72 hours to write, shoot, edit and produce short films up to five minutes in length on a common theme.  AsianInNY is very excited and honored to be one of the media sponsors.

From the Shootout’s inception in 2004, this annual competition has created opportunities for Asian Americans to demonstrate their talent, gain exposure in the entertainment industry, and to impact the visibility of Asian American stories and characters in film and television. A requirement of the Shootout is that at least one key production member and a lead actor from each team must be of Asian descent.

Here are some dates and details. We are excited to welcome the following judges to this year’s Shootout:

Marci Philips, Executive Director of Primetime Casting for ABC Entertainment; Producer Teddy Zee (Charlie’s Angels); Director/Cinematographer Eric Lin (Exploding Girl); Actor and Producer Brian Yang (Hawaii 5-0); Actor James Kyson Lee (Heroes); and Actor Michelle Krusiec (Saving Face).

And be sure to mark your calendars for:

May 10, 2012 – The Second in a Series of Filmmaking Panels, free for AAFL members and a huge plus for any filmmakers who plan to compete in the Shootout!  You can register for the Shootout at these events at a discounted price!

June 12, 2012 – The deadline for regular registration for the 72 Hour Film Shooutout!

June 15, 2012 – The LAUNCH PARTY of the 72 Hour Film Shooutout, at which time the THEME for the the 2012 Shootout will be announced!

June 18, 2012 – Shootout film submission deadline.

July 28, 2012 – Screening of Top 10 Shootout films and special awards ceremony at the Asian American International Film Festival in New York City, followed by a VIP WRAP PARTY!

Register now:  http://www.aafilmlab.org/72hours/