Explanation of the 48 hour film project

re: Clear Explanation and Understanding of What 48roject Hour P Contest Is Since so many people and Members approach us asking what 48 Hours is and about, I am writing this to give answer and find that Jonathan Jackson clearly explains and says what it is here
Filmmakers to Participate in New Orleans, July 25th-27thSponsored byLouisiana Economic DevelopmentHostel New OrleansNOLA YurpDefend New OrleansNew Orleans filmmakers will get a chance to show what they can do in just 48 Hours. Taking place on the Weekend of July 25 – 27, filmmakers will make a short film, no more than 7 minutes long in just 48 hours. In this contest the teams write, shoot, and edit their films, and race to the drop off, where films that are even one minute late are disqualified. The 48 Hour Film Project (48HFP) is the world's largest extreme film competition, with a tour that goes to over 60 cities around the globe, including Paris, Mumbai and Singapore. The 48HFP is sponsored by Panasonic and Rumblefish. This is the 48HF Project's 2nd year in New Orleans. 12 teams participated last year, and that number of teams grew to 26, with 5 remaining on the waiting list. This year, Louisiana Economic Development sponsors what looks to be a exciting event. Along with LED, Hostel New Orleans, NOLA Yurp, and Defend New Orleans round out our sponsors, bringing a young, professional, indie feel to this years event. In the 48HFP, participating teams are given a genre, a character, prop, and a line of dialogue that they must work into their piece. They are responsible for putting together a cast and crew, and getting equipment and anything else needed to make a film/video.The first competition of its kind, 48HFP gives people the opportunity to demonstrate their passion in new and innovative way. Their mission is to advance filmmaking and promote filmmakers. Through its festival/competition, the Project encourages filmmakers and would-be filmmakers to get out there and make movies. The tight deadline of 48 hours puts the focus squarely on the filmmakers—emphasizing creativity and teamwork. While the time limit places an unusual restriction on the filmmakers, it is also liberating by putting an emphasis on "doing" instead of "talking." Jonathan Jackson , one of the New Orleans Producers of the 48 Hour Film Project says " Christopher Brown and I have been trying to find ways for local filmmakers to succeed in a fairly young independent scene. I feel that this is an inexpensive way for those filmmakers to be part of a movement, something that will hopefully gain them exposure in the community. And making a film in 48 hours will make them feel that they have gone from being invisible to being invincible. We hope that with this event, we can help bridge a gap between local filmmakers and local businesses and investors." KICKOFF, DROP OFF & SCREENING InformationKickoff EventFriday, July 25th, 6:30-8p.m.-All teams arrive at 6:30pm.-Check-in, drawing of Genre, Character, Prop and Line of Dialogue-Filmmakers leave at 8pm sharp!Location: Cafe Prytania3445 Prytania, NOLADrop Off EventFilms must be received by 8:30 p.m. (and not a second later) to be considered on-time and eligible for all awards. Sunday, July 27th, 6:30-9:00 p.m."On-time" films by 8:30pm!Location: Cafe Prytania3445 Prytania, NOLASCREENINGS & WRAP PARTYThursday, July 31st, 2008The Screenings will take place at the Canal Place Theater, 333 Canal Street in the Canal Place CenterGroup A will screen at 7pm.Group B will screen at 9:15pm.TICKET SALESTickets may be purchased at the door of Canal Place that night.WRAP PARTY!!!Hostel New Orleans in the French QuarterWrap Party begins at 9pm. Free to all.The winner of New Orleans' 48 HFP will go on to compete against all of the city winners from around the world for the coveted prize of Best 48 Hour Film of 2008. Winning films are screened at the 48HFP end of year celebration, the Filmapalooza, and last year's films screened at the Cannes Film Festival. You can see the "Su Misura" by Implicted online at http://www.48.tv