48 Hour Challenge 2007

Recap
Records were set in 2007 as 82 teams of filmmakers attempted to create 1-7 minute films in just 2 days or 48 hours! This enormous turnout transformed the A3F into one of the largest short film challenges in the country. The festival was featured on News Channel 3, the Arizona Republic, East Valley Tribune and Tucson Citizen.

In addition to the challenge, the A3F held four educational workshops leading up to its 2007 festival. The workshops were taught by industry professionals, college professors and even A3F filmmakers. The goal of these workshops were to give the teams skills sets on how to improve their films with topics ranging from Sound & Lighting to Casting Your Independent Film to Writing a Winning Script.

The A3F also hosted a film night at Zoes Kitchen to celebrate First Friday, a popular Phoenix monthly art detour event. Over 150 people attended this special screening.

And finally, the A3F wrapped up its 2007 film challenge with two public screenings. Over 160 people cheered their way through the Honorable Mention films. Two nights later, a sold-out crowd of 453 independent film enthusiasts packed Theatre #21 at AMC Theatres in downtown Phoenix for the premier of the Top 20 Films.

The evening ended with the A3F Awards Show where over $3000 worth of prizes were given out to the filmmakers along with awards for Individual Performances, Ensemble Acting, Cinematography, Best Script, Top 5 Comedies and Dramas and many more accolades.

The general public didn't go home empty-handed ... as posters and goodie bags were given out as well. But the highlight of the evening might have been the special treat given to the 20 team leaders. They took home a cooler from Zoes Kitchen filled with an entire chocolate cake! What better way to celebrate being Almost Famous!

Results
Please download these pdf files to see the 2007 Results and Official Teams.