Can you make a film in 48 hours?

What: International filmmaking competition The 48 Hour Film Project comes to Mumbai in November 2010! Registration open, limited seats.

Details: The 48 Hour Film Project (48HFP) is a filmmaking competition where filmmakers have all of 48 hours to make a film -- script, shoot, edit, score and add titles, sound etc. and submit it as an entry. Teams are invited from all over India and the filmmaking weekend is from Friday November 12 to Sunday November 14, 2010 in Mumbai. The films will be screened and awards given out on Thursday November 18, at Whistling Woods International, Film City, Goregaon.

About the competition: In keeping with the international format, the Mumbai 48HFP is flagged off on a Friday at a Kick Off Party, where the teams are allotted their film genres that include Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Film de Femme, Film Noir, Horror, Mockumentary, Musical or Western, Road Movie, Romance, Sci Fi, Silent Film and Thriller/Suspense. The real challenge is that every film has to incorporate three elements -- a line of dialogue, a prop and a character -- which are decided on the spot at the Kick Off. Sleepless, chaotic 48 hours later on a Sunday evening, the teams have to submit their completed films.

Prizes: "This year's line-up of jury and prizes is even better," say Preeti Gopalkrishnan and Yogi Chopra, the excited Mumbai Producer duo. The top prize is the Best Film -- Mumbai which then becomes a contender for the Best International Film. Mumbai's Best Film will also be screened at the Miami International Film Festival 2011. "There are also cash prizes to be won and the most coveted prize is the chance for 10 Best Films from the world over to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival's Short Film Corner!" says Yogi.

How to register: To register for the Mumbai 48HFP 2010 visit: www.48hourfilm.com/mumbai

Registration fee: Rs 2,500 for each team. For payment details, please visit the website.

For further details, write to the Mumbai Producers, Yogi or Preeti on mumbai@48hourfilm.com

Supporters: Among the renowned film personalities supporting the event are Amol Palekar, Balki, Dolly Thakore and Manish Jha. While Rediff.com is on board as the online media partner, Spykar will sponsor prizes for the awardees. The Mumbai Producers have also roped in leading film schools, Whistling Woods and FX School and cinema lovers group, Friends of Cinema to promote participation in the event. "We are confident of reaching out to several lakh filmmakers, both professionals and students through our efforts," says Preeti.

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