MAKE A SHORT FILM IN ONLY 2 DAYS!
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From writing, shooting, editing to delivery in only 48 fast and furious hours! What's this madness you ask? Well, it's the LOST WEEKEND 48H FILM CHALLENGE of course!
Brought to you by FILMREAKTER filmmakers' association with the support of the OEUVRE NATIONALE DE SECOURS GRAND-DUCHESSE CHARLOTTE, ARRI RENTAL and CINÉLUNATIQUE.
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HOW, WHERE & WHEN
1. Create a team from among your friends - or find one to join in our forum.
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2. Register your team here on our webpage, starting on Saturday, SEPTEMBER 23rd, 09h00 when the registration opens. Don't wait too long though, capacities are limited! Participation is free!
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3. On Friday, October 20th at 19h00 we will all meet up for our kick-off event. You will receive the address by email if your team registers in time. When the clock strikes eight, we will announce this edition's theme, a line of dialogue, and a prop that must feature in each film. Each team has to use the horror film genre to create their film!
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4. You will write, shoot, and edit your film between Friday and Sunday. You can use any language you prefer (we suggest using the one you and your actors are most comfortable with). If your film is not in English, you will need to provide English subtitles. Please make sure that the film is no shorter than 3 and no longer than 5 minutes!
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5. You should deliver your film to us in person, and no later than 20h00 on Sunday, October 22nd. The location will also be provided to you by email and mentioned at the kick-off event.
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Important information: handing in your film too late on Sunday may result in your film being disqualified.
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6. On October 31st at 18h30, we will gather at the CINÉMATHÈQUE for the screening of all your films, followed by a supernatural horror comedy DEADSTREAM (2022).
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WHO IS THIS FOR?
LOST WEEKEND 48h film challenge is for everyone, from beginner filmmakers with no prior experience, to seasoned pros. Beginners will find it a great learning experience, while pros might discover it as a welcome way to loosen things up a bit again. This is an opportunity to experiment and to have fun; best of all, no one is going to judge you for making mistakes! The only mistake in a 48h film challenge is wasting precious time, so don't worry and don't fret - just get it done!
We encourage people of all ages to join, children included, but for the kick-off event and the delivery, minors under the age of 14 need to be accompanied by a parent.
If you want to join or create a team, but none of your friends is interested, make yourself known in our forum. You might come out of this not only with a new film to your name but also a group of brand-new like-minded friends!
WHAT IS THIS GOOD FOR?
For experienced filmmakers, making movies can quickly become a rather serious affair. There are all kinds of pressures - financial and otherwise - that can take away from the joy of being creative and the willingness to experiment. Here’s an opportunity to just have fun again. Filmmaking doesn't need to take months of your time or cost you a fortune. It can be quick, cheap, and exciting!
Also, we are strong believers in the democratic nature of filmmaking. You don’t need a diploma to make a film, to act, or to make film music. It’s a craft that is best learned by doing. So if you’ve never done it before, here’s a chance to try it out.
Finally, there’s something to be said about the stress, not sleeping enough, drinking too much coffee, constant adrenaline… As far as we're concerned, there's no better way to spend a weekend! Still, whatever you do, please stay safe and hydrated.