Kickoff for the 13th annual Tree City Film Festival’s 50-hour film challenge will take place Friday, September 12, at 6 p.m. Registration is now open at sylvaniaarts. org/tree-city-film-fest.
The challenge is an exciting and intense weekend that invites teams of professional, student, non-professional and even “armchair” filmmakers to write, shoot, edit and premiere their own short films in just 50 hours.
Teams start the challenge at the kickoff meeting on the evening of September 12, where they receive a series of elements that must be incorporated into their film— things like a particular genre, prop, line of dialogue, character name and shooting location. After the allotted 50 hours of the weekend are over and the films are accepted, they are juried by a guest panel of judges.
The submitted films will premiere at the November 8, Tree City Film Festival screening. Awards will be given for first place, $500; second place, $250, and audience choice, $100.
Registration for participating teams is open until September 12, at 6 p.m. Standard team registration for a multi-person team is $25 and student teams may enter for $20.
Curious as to what types of films are made in a fast and furious weekend of fun? Watch an original film made in the first year of the festival at youtube.com/watch?v= hMkEtsbmTWc. Other films from past years will be available at youtube.com/channel /UCw-OTuZzigjQUPP Jnzj6UHg/videos.
More detailed information about The Tree City Film Festival’s 50-Hour Challenge and the rules and regulations will be posted at sylvaniaarts.org/ tree-city-film-fest and shared with participants as it is available. More information at sylvaniaarts@gmail.com or leave a message at 419-5170118.
Sylvania Arts is a nonprofit organization directed by a volunteer board of trustees and an executive director. The programs are funded in part by the City of Sylvania, Sylvania Township, the Ohio Arts Council and private donations.
