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72-HOUR FILM CONTEST

Need a little pressure? Missed the submission deadline?

Labor Day Weekend, September 4-7, write, shoot and edit a film in 72 hours.

How it Works:

The contest is open to any filmmaker/group within our festival region – El Paso to Tucson and Taos to Chihuahua.

Register here and pay your $20 entry fee. Select one group member to be your representative and make sure to include their email address.

At 5:00 pm (MDT) on Friday, September 4 you will receive an email with an object, a location, and an action that must be included in your film. This will be your official start time.

You will have until 5:00 pm (MDT) on Monday, September 7 to write, shoot, edit and submit your film.

Length should be between 3-5 minutes.

The use of generative AI is NOT allowed. Any AI tools used in the editing process must be disclosed.

Material should be suitable for audiences of a wide age range. Email c.coordinator@silvercitymainstreet.com with questions.

Final cuts must be submitted via Google Drive to c.coordinator@silvercitymainstreet.com by 5:00 pm (MDT) on Monday, September 7.

Selected films will be shown at the SCCFF on Oct 1-4. Prizes (TBD) will be awarded to favorites.

Register Here:

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Thank you and good luck!

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