Despite teachers, university lecturers and work superiors frowning upon the Red Bull-infused, night-before-deadline rush to complete assessment pieces or projects – the ability to work quickly and under pressure could put you procrastinators at the forefront of the 48 Hour Film Project.
What once began as a friendly competition in 2001 has since evolved into a widespread epidemic, attracting more than 60,000 competitors from nearly 160 cities around the world.
It challenges participants to complete a four to seven minute film in only one weekend. Each team is given a genre, a character, a prop, and a line of dialogue that must be weaved into the movie.
The 48 Hour Film Project debuted in Adelaide in 2015, and is returning for yet another sleepless two days in October. Last year, 151 cast and crew members took part, with 17 teams shooting their films in various locations across South Australia.
2016 submissions will be screened to an expected crowd of hundreds at the Mercury Cinema, where they will be judged by a panel of industry experts.
The winning film will then represent Adelaide and compete against entries from around the world at Filmapalooza in 2017, fighting for a chance to take out the grand prize, and an opportunity to showcase at the Cannes Film Festival 2017.
For those concerned about the costs of participation, grants of up to $650 are up for grabs, plus several Meet & Greet Creative Forum will be held in coming weeks for people to learn more about the competition, and connect with other creatives in Adelaide.
Movie enthusiasts, professional procrastinators, and filmmaking experts and amateurs: clear your calendar for the weekend of Friday, 21 October.
