Spring Break
48-hour film contest focuses on horror
Addley Fannin
Issue date: 10/17/08 Section: ARTS & LIFE
This horror theme sets the "48 Hours of Hell" apart from other 24- to 48-hour national video races.
And while some of the event's teams, such as Coble's, have already formed and signed up as a group, individual applicants are also being accepted.
"Generally, in these races, you have to have a team already," Butler said. "But for us, anyone can sign up, and we'll put them in the team. We make sure that each team has access to a camera and the all tools they need to complete their film."
Allowing individual contestants and coordinating talents opens the event up. The only thing that may restrict membership is the $15 fee.
"As much as possible goes back to the winners in the form of cash prizes for first and second place," Butler said. "As long as they follow the rules and are submitted before midnight on the 17th, they're eligible for the final competition."
Once the films have been completed and submitted, the next three days will be used for judging.
The following Wednesday, the completed films will be screened and prizes will be awarded in a free event that is open to the public.
"The coolest part is the screening because everybody has their 'war stories' of what they go through, and it's cool to see what everyone did with those elements," Coble said.
The final screening of the "48 Hours of Hell" projects will be at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Art Six coffee house, 424 Bryan St.
And while some of the event's teams, such as Coble's, have already formed and signed up as a group, individual applicants are also being accepted.
"Generally, in these races, you have to have a team already," Butler said. "But for us, anyone can sign up, and we'll put them in the team. We make sure that each team has access to a camera and the all tools they need to complete their film."
Allowing individual contestants and coordinating talents opens the event up. The only thing that may restrict membership is the $15 fee.
"As much as possible goes back to the winners in the form of cash prizes for first and second place," Butler said. "As long as they follow the rules and are submitted before midnight on the 17th, they're eligible for the final competition."
Once the films have been completed and submitted, the next three days will be used for judging.
The following Wednesday, the completed films will be screened and prizes will be awarded in a free event that is open to the public.
"The coolest part is the screening because everybody has their 'war stories' of what they go through, and it's cool to see what everyone did with those elements," Coble said.
The final screening of the "48 Hours of Hell" projects will be at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Art Six coffee house, 424 Bryan St.
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