I'm really excited to share 10 tips on how I was able to win 48 Hour Film Projects and hopefully, you will too!

I tell you how to make a 48-hour film and how to avoid obstacles that first-time participants don't think about when making a film. If you're participating in the 48 Hour Film Project 2021...this tutorial is definitely for you!

I've often told people who are interested in getting involved with their film scene to look into participating in the 48 Hour Film Project. There are a number of cities across the globe that participate and it's such a fun way to dive into what could be a career in independent filmmaking.

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Since 2010, I've participated in 9 48 Hour Films.
9 consecutive Best of Audience Choice selections.
4 Best Picture wins, 3 Consecutive (2012, 2013, 2014). 2 as an actor, 2 as director.
6 Best Picture Nominations.
1 Best Director win out of two nominations.
9 more wins for our cast and crew in various categories.

GEAR I USED IN THE VIDEO -
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0:00 - Intro
0:39 - What is the 48 Hour Film Project?
2:18 - Get A Producer
2:40 - Do not pre-write your script
3:13 - Designate a screenwriter
3:53 - Cast Actors
4:56 - An experienced crew
5:19 - Simplify your location(s)
6:13 - Wrap by 5PM (or as early as you can)
6:59 - Watch your film before dropping off
7:51 - The most important part of making a 48 Hour Film!

The films that I list in this video -

2011 - The Ashes -    • My first 48 Hour Film Project | Direc...  
We were late this year but we still screened at The 48 Hour Film Festival as part of the Audience Choice selection.

2012 - La Petite Mort -    • 48 Hour Film Project Award Winner | B...  
Directed by Matt Owen. This film won Best Picture & Best Score.

2013 - La Grande Fete -    • 48 Hour Film Project Award Winner | B...  
Directed by Johnnie Brannon. This film won Best Picture, Best Actress (Karen Clark)
Best Score (Sam Clark). Audience Choice - Top 10. Nominated Best Use of Prop.

2014 - Sensitivity Training -    • 48 Hour Film Project Award Winner | B...  
Directed by Johnnie Brannon. We won Best Picture. Audience Choice - Top 10.
Nominated Best Director, Best Use of Dialogue.

2015 - High Stakes -    • High Stakes | 48 Hour Film Project Aw...  
Directed by Gerry Bruno. We won Audience Favorite (Group B), Best Editing (Eric White)
Best Use of Character, Best Use of Dialogue. Audience Choice - Top 10. Nominated Best Picture, Best Score, Best Graphics.

2016 - The Adventures of Betty Bernard -    • 48 Hour Film Project Award Winner | B...  
Directed by Johnnie Brannon. We won Best Director (Johnnie Brannon), Best Acting Ensemble, Audience Favorite (Group B). Audience Choice - Top 10. Nominated Best Picture, Best Writing, Best Editing, Best Actress (Patti Airoldi), Best Cinematography, Best Sound, Best Score, Best Use of Prop, Best Use of Dialogue, Best Choreography.

2019 - The Unbeatable Bixby -    • 48 Hour Film Project Award Winner | B...  
Directed by Terrell Case and Eric White. We won Best Picture, Best Picture, Audience Favorite (Group B), Best Use of Character, Best Music, Best Trailer. Audience Choice (Top 10). Nominated Best Directors, Best Acting, Best Writing, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Design, Best, Choreography, Best Costume.

Big thanks to Tanner Smith for providing BTS coverage of Sensitivity Training & High Stakes. You can watch the videos in full of how we did in 2014 and 2015 during the 48 Hour Film Project right here:
The Making of Sensitivity Training -    • The Making of Sensitivity Training  
Higher Stakes - The Making of High Stakes -    • Higher Stakes  

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