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Hello 48HFP New OrleansFilmmakers--
Only a few days left 'til this year's contest. We hope you're well rested and ready to go. We have lots of last minute information for you—so please read carefully!

We've updated the 'Production Documents' page on the web site with this year's production paperwork: http://www.48hourfilm.com/filmmakers/documents.php

We suggest that you assign someone on your team the task of getting the paperwork done on FRIDAY and SATURDAY, when all of your writers, cast and crew are available to sign the documents.

Bring to Kickoff:
Team Leader's Agreement (this MUST be signed by the Team Leader and turned in at the Kickoff prior to your drawing a genre)
Bring to Drop Off:
1. Wrap-Up Form (Must be filled out on on-line first… also, don't forget to enter a log line for your film!)
2. Certification Statement
3. Team Roster
4. Liability Waiver Forms (for ALL cast and crew - Each cast and crew member must sign a separate form.)
5. Talent Release Form(s) (for actors and other talent)
6. Music Release Form(s)
7. Materials Release Form(s) (for photographs and other materials)
8. Location Release Form(s)

Don't forget to print out and complete all the appropriate paperwork.


KICKOFF, DROP OFF & SCREENING Information

Kickoff Event
You must have someone present to draw the genre for your film in our random drawing. Please limit total attendees to 3 people.

Friday, July 25th, 6:30-8p.m.

-All teams arrive at 6:30pm.
-Check-in, turn in your Team Leader Agreement, draw your Genre and get the Character, Prop and Line of Dialogue for your city
-Leave at 8pm sharp!

Location: Cafe Prytania
3445 Prytania, NOLA


Drop Off Event
Your film must be received by 8:30 p.m. (and not a second later) to be considered on-time and eligible for all awards. [Late films will still be screened, so be sure to get them in!]

Sunday, July 27th, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
"On-time" films by 8:30pm!

Location: Cafe Prytania
3445 Prytania, NOLA

SCREENINGS & WRAP PARTY
Thursday, July 31st, 2008
The Screenings will take place at the Canal Place Theater, 333 Canal Street in the Canal Place Center
Group A will screen at 7pm.
Group B will screen at 9:15pm.

TICKET SALES
Tickets may be purchased online at the door of Canal Place that night!

REMINDER: Each team leader receives 2 comp tickets to his/her screening.
The shows will sell out!

WRAP PARTY!!!
Hostel New Orleans in the French Quarter
Wrap Party begins at 9pm. Free to all.

Jonathan Jackson and Christopher Brown
New Orleans Producers48 Hour Film Projectneworleans@48hourfilm.com
504.307.7609http://www.48hourfilm.com/neworleans