The 72 Hour Film Shootout

The 72 Hour Film Shootout A high profile annual film competition. At least one key production member and a lead actor from each team must be of Asian descent.

The 72 Hour Film Shootout (“Shootout”) is a worldwide competition in which filmmaking teams have a total of 72 hours to write, shoot, edit and produce short films up to five minutes in length on a common theme. The competition creates opportunities for Asian Americans to demonstrate their talent, gain exposure in the entertainment industry and significantly impacts the visibility of Asian American characters in film and television. Email [email protected] for more information.

09/11/2026
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NYC Film Green Office Hours x Climate Film Festival - Sustainable Production: Indie Film Spotlight
📅 Saturday, September 19th | 🕠 11:30 AM ET | 📍Regal Essex Crossing NYC

Registration: Entry is FREE with RSVP

Join the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and Climate Film Festival LIVE in NYC in a conversation to learn more about the practical tools and resources for making productions more sustainable. Geared towards emerging filmmakers, low-to-mid-budget independents, and later-career professionals looking to deepen their sustainable practices, filmmakers will walk away with concrete, scalable, and actionable steps to implement sustainability on their productions. Experts specializing in sustainable production across the US and UK will share their experiences navigating sustainable production practices.

NYC Film Green is an initiative of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. Moderated by Shira Gans, Sr. Executive Director, Policy + Programs at the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. Panelists include Maya Wallis Echeverri, Stephanie Dawson, and ​Harry Winer.

🎬🏆 Congratulations to the winners of Film Lab's 2026 72 Hour Shootout! 🏆🎬What an incredible weekend of creativity, passi...
08/11/2026

🎬🏆 Congratulations to the winners of Film Lab's 2026 72 Hour Shootout! 🏆🎬
What an incredible weekend of creativity, passion, and filmmaking under pressure. Huge congratulations to this year's winners—and to every team that took on the challenge. You proved that amazing stories can be created in just 72 hours!
🥇 First Place: Again – Directed by Ben Chan
🥈 Second Place: The Power of Forgiveness – Directed by Andrew Choi
🥉 Third Place: A Place Between - Directed by Enrica Barago
Thank you to all of our filmmakers, judges, volunteers, and supporters for making this year's Shootout unforgettable. We can't wait to see what you create next!

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