168 Film Project
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168 is a worldwide film making competition, in which teams make a short film in 168 hours (1 week). Films premiere at the 168 Film Festival in April in Los Angeles.
All films are created during production week to premiere at the 168 Film Festival. At the end of the festival, awards are given to producers for artistic and technical merit.
The Jury always includes high-profile Hollywood professionals, such as 168 board member Ralph Winter (X-Men producer).
The 168 Film Project exists to encourage emerging film-makers. People from worldwide areas form groups that are passionate about telling stories. They get together and make movies based on the Bible.
168 provides a training ground for filmmakers, reducing barriers to production and creating opportunities for pros and newcomers alike. Teams are made up of people with diverse backgrounds, who learn to forge dynamic, creative communities. They encourage fair treatment of subjects, with emphasis on story and subtlety.
[edit] History
In 2003, the 168 Film Project started with 13 entries. That number went up to 53 films in 2004, and 57 in 2005. In 2006, entries were cut off at 54 to keep it manageable. All 54 films were shown at the prestigious Alex Theatre in Glendale. Currently, 168 has made 300 short films in 6 years in over 20 countries.
[edit] Award Categories
- Best Scriptural Integration
- Best Film
- Best Comedy
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Supporting Actress
- Best Screenplay – Drama
- Best Screenplay – Comedy
- Best Director
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editor
- Best Sound Design
- Best Original Score
- Best Production Design
- Best International Film
- Best Unlimited Documentary
- Best Behind The Scenes Documentary
- Special Jury Award for CGI
- Friday Audience Winner
- Saturday Audience Winner
