48 Hour Challenge 2010

Recap
The 6th Annual 48 Hour Short Film Challenge was arguably the most memorable A3F event to date. A combination of 75 teams, the best top-to-bottom quality of films, a sold-out screening and a tribute to an A3F filmmaker who passed away ... made for a night that touched everyone in the theatre.

There was just something different in the air," recalled Jae Staats, A3F Director and Founder. "I am so proud of the way the community came together and really supported one another. It was just a fantastic night with tears and laughter felt by everyone in attendance."

This year's guidelines tested the imaginations of the filmmakers like never before. Incorporating the Theme, A White Lie, a Line of Dialogue, "What just happened?" and a mirror as the Prop where one or more characters had to use a mirror or reflecting object, teams delivered some of the most entertaining films to date.

"We had a full western film, a boxing parody, and a movie that took corporate training to new, hilarious heights," explained Jason Francois, a judge and Assistant A3F Director. "The teams really dug deep this year and produced some great films, it was tough to separate them when judging."

The kick-off party and drop-off location returned to Majerle's Sport Grill in downtown Phoenix. A packed 9 Lounge started the event on Friday, February 12. As the lounge filled to standing-room only, a feverish-pitch of excitement filled the air and built until the revealing of the guidelines. "It was absolutely packed," said Michele Meyer," A3F Marketing Director. And then just 48 hours later, the teams returned to Majerle's with their completed 1-5 minute films, looking like they hadn't slept for 2 days!

The Top 20 Public Screening on February 25 sold-out in mere days with 463 people cheering on the filmmakers, cast and crew members. Two teams, Minus Mitchell and Squishy Studios, both repeated as overall winners and celebrated everyone's achievements with their fellow filmmakers.

The evening also commemorated the life of Brock H. Brown, an original A3F filmmaker who passed away in early 2010. Brock's family attended the screening and helped present the first-ever "Brock H. Brown Best Script Award" to Minus Mitchell. Brock's father, Lorin, spoke about Brock's love for filmmaking and his appreciation for the community here in Arizona. The appreciative audience gave the Browns a standing ovation.

The night's festivities extended to the official After Party at 1130 The Restaurant where everyone congratulated each other after another successful Almost Famous Film Festival.

Top 20 Films
Watch the Top 20 Films on our A3F Vimeo page.

Results
Please download these pdf files to see the 2010 Results and Official Teams.