72 Hour Film Competition

Filmmaking teams are given a common theme at the start of the shootout and then given 72 hours to write, shoot, edit, and complete short films up to 3 mins in length.

All films will be showcased live at the closing night event as well as streamed off the website and social media to be voted on by audiences.

Time Frame Start:

  • Sunday (Oct. 22) at 8 PM EST

Time Frame End:

  • Wednesday (Oct. 25) 8 PM EST

Steps Before:

  • Register before the event by emailing catskillfilmfest@gmail.com

  • Assemble your team (2+ people)

  • Test your equipment/workflow

  • Print releases - Talent/location/music to be sent in digitally with film upon completion

Following Festival Launch:

  • Check in online (Facebook/Streamyard)

  • Pick criteria at 8 PM EST on Sunday

  • Make your film! Teams go out and make your magic!

  • Brainstorm

  • Write

  • Shotlist & Storyboard if able

  • Shoot

  • Assemble the cut if able

  • Finish the shoot

  • Rough cut and tighten edit

  • Audio edit

  • Color edit

  • Prepare your export

  • Send as an MP4 downloadable link to catskillfilmfest@gmail.com

    • Email before 8 PM EST on Wednesday

Trophy Awards for 72 Hour Competition:

  • Best Film

  • Acting

  • Writing

  • Cinematography

  • Editing