The 72 Hour Film Shootout

The 72 Hour Film Shootout A high profile annual film competition sponsored by the Film Lab, Asian CineVision and AAARI. The Film Lab is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

The 72 Hour Film Shootout (“Shootout”) is a worldwide competition organized by the Film Lab in which filmmaking teams have a total of 72 hours to write, shoot, edit and produce short films up to five minutes in length on a common theme. The competition creates opportunities for women, Asian Americans and other filmmakers from underrepresented groups to demonstrate their talent, gain exposure in th

e entertainment industry and significantly impacts the visibility of Asian American and other diverse stories and characters in film and television. At least one key production member and a lead actor from each team must be of Asian descent. The Film Lab is run under the direction of President Jennifer Betit Yen with Management Daryl R. King (VP), Ray Lanuza (Secretary), Gabby Busche (Treasurer), Cheryl L. Davis (Legal), James Kyson (Advisory Board), and a dedicated team of volunteers and interns. Membership and all contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. www.film-lab.org

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Shootout shout-out to Team We, Chinese for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Shootout filmmak...
07/27/2024

Shootout shout-out to Team We, Chinese for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking competition… but who will end up on top? Many filmmakers submitted ‘Tag Lines’ and/or friendly ‘Trash Talk’ to keep the competition lively. Show some love as we await the Top Ten Premiere and Awards, August 3-11 🏆

The Film Lab would like to congratulate everyone who participated in the 20th Annual 72 Hour Shootout! Who will win this year?

Ticket link to the Top Ten Premiere: https://www.aaiff.org/aaiff47/the-2024-72-hour-shootout-practical-dreamer

RSVP Awards Ceremony: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd77N8-8abLekK3JY2AqDlLZb-wuyRtsWnWxCbmhAaP8-AiFQ/viewform

Most Original Use of Theme – A very special printed work from famed Japanese American photographer Yuichi Idaka! This fr...
07/24/2024

Most Original Use of Theme – A very special printed work from famed Japanese American photographer Yuichi Idaka! This framed piece is from the artist’s original personal collection. The Most Original Use of Theme winner will also receive a One on One Mentorship from filmmaker Eric Lau of Solar Productions! Finally, Saturation is awarding the winner of “Most Original Use of Theme” with a free subscription!

Visit www.film-lab.org to see a full list of our prizes and sponsors!

Shootout shout-out to Team Yinz n Yangz for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Shootout filmma...
07/23/2024

Shootout shout-out to Team Yinz n Yangz for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking competition… but who will end up on top? Many filmmakers submitted ‘Tag Lines’ and/or friendly ‘Trash Talk’ to keep the competition lively. Show some love as we await the Top Ten Premiere and Awards, August 3-11 🏆

The Film Lab would like to congratulate everyone who participated in the 20th Annual 72 Hour Shootout! Who will win this year? Ticket link to the Top Ten Premiere in bio🔝

Best Cinematographer – A very special printed work from famed Japanese American photographer Yuichi Idaka! This framed p...
07/23/2024

Best Cinematographer – A very special printed work from famed Japanese American photographer Yuichi Idaka! This framed piece is from the artist’s original personal collection. Best Cinematographer will also receive a One on One Mentorship from filmmaker Eric Lau of Solar Productions!

Visit www.film-lab.org to see a full list of our prizes and sponsors!

Shootout shout-out to Team Space Twins for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Shootout filmmak...
07/22/2024

Shootout shout-out to Team Space Twins for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking competition… but who will end up on top? Many filmmakers submitted ‘Tag Lines’ and/or friendly ‘Trash Talk’ to keep the competition lively. Show some love as we await the Top Ten Premiere and Awards, August 3-11 🏆

The Film Lab would like to congratulate everyone who participated in the 20th Annual 72 Hour Shootout! Who will win this year? Ticket link to the Top Ten Premiere in bio🔝

Best Editor – A very special printed work from famed Japanese American photographer Yuichi Idaka! This framed piece is f...
07/22/2024

Best Editor – A very special printed work from famed Japanese American photographer Yuichi Idaka! This framed piece is from the artist’s original personal collection. Best Editor will also receive a One on One Mentorship from filmmaker Eric Lau of Solar Productions!

Visit www.film-lab.org to see a full list of our prizes and sponsors!

Shootout shout-out to Team 2 Bà Trung Productions for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Shoot...
07/20/2024

Shootout shout-out to Team 2 Bà Trung Productions for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking competition… but who will end up on top? Many filmmakers submitted ‘Tag Lines’ and/or friendly ‘Trash Talk’ to keep the competition lively. Show some love as we await the Top Ten Premiere and Awards, August 3-11 🏆

The Film Lab would like to congratulate everyone who participated in the 20th Annual 72 Hour Shootout! Who will win this year? Ticket link to the Top Ten Premiere in bio🔝

The Winner of Best Directing Wins a One on One with WB’s Grace Moss & $100 Donated by !Visit www.film-lab.org to see a f...
07/20/2024

The Winner of Best Directing Wins a One on One with WB’s Grace Moss & $100 Donated by !

Visit www.film-lab.org to see a full list of our prizes and sponsors!

Shootout shout-out to Team Sedulous Films for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Shootout film...
07/19/2024

Shootout shout-out to Team Sedulous Films for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking competition… but who will end up on top? Many filmmakers submitted ‘Tag Lines’ and/or friendly ‘Trash Talk’ to keep the competition lively. Show some love as we await the Top Ten Premiere and Awards, August 3-11 🏆

The Film Lab would like to congratulate everyone who participated in the 20th Annual 72 Hour Shootout! Who will win this year? Ticket link to the Top Ten Premiere in bio🔝

The Winner of Best Screenwriting Will Win A 6 Month Premium Subscription to ScriptHop AND A One on One Mentorship from J...
07/19/2024

The Winner of Best Screenwriting Will Win A 6 Month Premium Subscription to ScriptHop AND A One on One Mentorship from Jandiz Estrada Cardoso of the Sundance Institute.

Visit www.film-lab.org to see a full list of our prizes and sponsors!

Shootout shout-out to Team Feirstein for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Shootout filmmakin...
07/18/2024

Shootout shout-out to Team Feirstein for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking competition… but who will end up on top? Many filmmakers submitted ‘Tag Lines’ and/or friendly ‘Trash Talk’ to keep the competition lively. Show some love as we await the Top Ten Premiere and Awards, August 3-11 🏆

The Film Lab would like to congratulate everyone who participated in the 20th Annual 72 Hour Shootout! Who will win this year? Ticket link to the Top Ten Premiere in bio🔝

The Top Ten Filmmakers Will Receive a Special Group Mentorship Session from Daniel Sakaya, President of Crossings TV!Vis...
07/18/2024

The Top Ten Filmmakers Will Receive a Special Group Mentorship Session from Daniel Sakaya, President of Crossings TV!

Visit www.film-lab.org to see a full list of our prizes and sponsors!

Shootout shout-out to Team MixedBag for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking...
07/17/2024

Shootout shout-out to Team MixedBag for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking competition… but who will end up on top? Many filmmakers submitted ‘Tag Lines’ and/or friendly ‘Trash Talk’ to keep the competition lively. Show some love as we await the Top Ten Premiere and Awards, August 3-11 🏆

The Film Lab would like to congratulate everyone who participated in the 20th Annual 72 Hour Shootout! Who will win this year? Ticket link to the Top Ten Premiere in bio🔝

Outstanding LGBTQ Content Creator will receive a fabulous headshot session courtesy of KTP Productions in Los Angeles. T...
07/17/2024

Outstanding LGBTQ Content Creator will receive a fabulous headshot session courtesy of KTP Productions in Los Angeles. This session is worth $250. **Note: The studio is located in LA and travel to or from the session is not included in the prize**

Visit www.film-lab.org to see a full list of our prizes and sponsors!

Shootout shout-out to Team ParAble Production for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Shootout ...
07/16/2024

Shootout shout-out to Team ParAble Production for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking competition… but who will end up on top? Many filmmakers submitted ‘Tag Lines’ and/or friendly ‘Trash Talk’ to keep the competition lively. Show some love as we await the Top Ten Premiere and Awards, August 3-11 🏆

The Film Lab would like to congratulate everyone who participated in the 20th Annual 72 Hour Shootout! Who will win this year? Ticket link to the Top Ten Premiere in bio🔝

Outstanding Female Content Creator will receive a $250 cash prize, donated by The Cre8sian Project. She will also get a ...
07/16/2024

Outstanding Female Content Creator will receive a $250 cash prize, donated by The Cre8sian Project. She will also get a special feature in The Cre8sian blog about her 72 Hour Shootout film! She will also win a One Year Membership to NYWIFT.

Visit www.film-lab.org to see a full list of our prizes and sponsors!

Shootout shout-out to Team 3 Cs for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking com...
07/15/2024

Shootout shout-out to Team 3 Cs for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking competition… but who will end up on top? Many filmmakers submitted ‘Tag Lines’ and/or friendly ‘Trash Talk’ to keep the competition lively. Show some love as we await the Top Ten Premiere and Awards, August 3-11 🏆

The Film Lab would like to congratulate everyone who participated in the 20th Annual 72 Hour Shootout! Who will win this year? Ticket link to the Top Ten Premiere in bio🔝

Winners of the Best Actor and Actress will get a session – virtual or in person, at ABC’s discretion – with ABC’s Execut...
07/15/2024

Winners of the Best Actor and Actress will get a session – virtual or in person, at ABC’s discretion – with ABC’s Executive Director of Primetime Casting!

They will also get fabulous new headshot sessions from our very own Tyler Ham Pong at KTP Productions (a $250 value!!)! **Note: you must be convenient to LA in order to redeem a headshot session. The studio is located in LA and travel to or from the session is not included in the prize**

Also, the best actor and actress will each receive 4 VIP tickets to BATSU! NYC ( $300+ value). This frequently sold-out show merges the Japanese batsu game with American humor, as comedy warriors test their wits to avoid painful, humiliating, and ridiculous punishments. Buzzfeed calls BATSU! “An unforgettable night out”, Thrillist found the show “Hilarious, strange and kind of sick!” and it’s Playbill’s “Favorite thing we’ve ever seen, anywhere.”

Best Actor will also win a free coaching from MN Acting Studio!

Visit www.film-lab.org to see a full list of our prizes and sponsors!

Shootout shout-out to Team Kamaboko Buds for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Shootout filmm...
07/13/2024

Shootout shout-out to Team Kamaboko Buds for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking competition… but who will end up on top? Many filmmakers submitted ‘Tag Lines’ and/or friendly ‘Trash Talk’ to keep the competition lively. Show some love as we await the Top Ten Premiere and Awards, August 3-11 🏆

The Film Lab would like to congratulate everyone who participated in the 20th Annual 72 Hour Shootout! Who will win this year? Ticket link to the Top Ten Premiere in bio🔝

The Grand Prize Winner will receive a package from the Sundance Collab including a free self-paced course worth $325, a ...
07/13/2024

The Grand Prize Winner will receive a package from the Sundance Collab including a free self-paced course worth $325, a free on-demand course worth $115, and a free Master Class, worth $27. The Grand Prize winner will also win special script consultation with ScriptHop, including advice on how to market their project(s), as well as a premium subscription to ScriptHop’s software, a special group mentorship award with Daniel Sakaya, President of CrossingsTV, screen their film at the Asian American International Film Festival, have their film televised across the country as part of the Film Lab’s TV series, Film Lab Presents, and get YouTube love on the Film Lab’s AAFL TV channel.

Visit www.film-lab.org to see a full list of our prizes and sponsors!

Shootout shout-out to Team Noboo for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking co...
07/12/2024

Shootout shout-out to Team Noboo for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking competition… but who will end up on top? Many filmmakers submitted ‘Tag Lines’ and/or friendly ‘Trash Talk’ to keep the competition lively. Show some love as we await the Top Ten Premiere and Awards, August 3-11 🏆

The Film Lab would like to congratulate everyone who participated in the 20th Annual 72 Hour Shootout! Who will win this year? Ticket link to the Top Ten Premiere in bio🔝

The top ten films will screen on demand as part of the 47th Asian American International Film Festival! The rest will be...
07/12/2024

The top ten films will screen on demand as part of the 47th Asian American International Film Festival! The rest will be featured on Film Lab’s online AAFL TV channel and a select few will be televised across the country on Film Lab Presents.

Visit www.film-lab.org to see a full list of our prizes and sponsors!

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07/12/2024

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Shootout shout-out to Team Even Odds for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Shootout filmmakin...
07/11/2024

Shootout shout-out to Team Even Odds for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking competition… but who will end up on top? Many filmmakers submitted ‘Tag Lines’ and/or friendly ‘Trash Talk’ to keep the competition lively. Show some love as we await the Top Ten Premiere and Awards, August 3-11 🏆

The Film Lab would like to congratulate everyone who participated in the 20th Annual 72 Hour Shootout! Who will win this year? Ticket link to the Top Ten Premiere in bio🔝

All filmmakers receive access to free filmmaker casting accounts at Backstage to cast their films. Simply enter code 72H...
07/11/2024

All filmmakers receive access to free filmmaker casting accounts at Backstage to cast their films. Simply enter code 72HRSHOOTOUT at www.Backstage.com.

Saturation.io awarded a code to all the Shootout filmmakers for one free month during the Shootout. Enter the code 72HOUR on https://saturation.io/ for a FREE 2 month Producer Plan!

Visit www.film-lab.org to see a full list of our prizes and sponsors!

Shootout shout-out to Team Gold Standard Productions for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Sh...
07/11/2024

Shootout shout-out to Team Gold Standard Productions for completing and submitting a film for the high-octane 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking competition… but who will end up on top? Many filmmakers submitted ‘Tag Lines’ and/or friendly ‘Trash Talk’ to keep the competition lively. Show some love as we await the Top Ten Premiere and Awards, August 3-11 🏆

The Film Lab would like to congratulate everyone who participated in the 20th Annual 72 Hour Shootout! Who will win this year? Ticket link to the Top Ten Premiere in bio🔝

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The 72 Hour Film Shootout (“Shootout”) is a worldwide competition organized by the Film Lab in which filmmaking teams have a total of 72 hours to write, shoot, edit and produce short films up to five minutes in length on a common theme. The competition creates opportunities for women, Asian Americans and other filmmakers of color to demonstrate their talent, gain exposure in the entertainment industry and significantly impacts the visibility of Asian American and other diverse stories and characters in film and television. At least one key production member and a lead actor from each team must be of Asian descent. The Film Lab is run under the direction of President Jennifer Betit Yen. Management include Renee Lasher (Industry Spotlight and Shootout) and Jodi Lin (Editor). Acting and Advisory Board members include Aaron Woolfolk, Chloe Jenkins (Treasurer), Daryl King (Secretary), and James Kyson. The Film Lab is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Membership and all contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. www.film-lab.org [email protected]


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