Make a short film for our 48-Hour Video Race! Filmmakers of all ages (either as a team or solo) will have the chance to create a one-to-seven-minute video that will be screened at the Academy Art Museum on Friday, September 22. Films must incorporate a word and theme that will be provided to competitors via email on Friday, September 15 at 5 pm. Budding and experienced filmmakers will have just 48 hours to shoot, edit, and submit a video by the deadline of Sunday, September 17 at 5 pm.
A panel of judges will choose the Best in Show for two categories—Student/Family (at least 50% of the filmmaking team are under 18) and Adult—in addition to a People’s Choice Award. Best in Show winners will receive bragging rights, an award package from the Ocean City Film Festival and cash prizes!
Timeline
Now through Friday, September 15 – Sign-up to participate at https://academyartmuseum.org/48-hour-video-race/
Friday, September 15, 5 pm – Film theme and word will be emailed to all teams
Sunday, September 17, 5pm – Film submission deadline
Friday, September 22 – All films will screen at AAM, winners will be announced
Presented in partnership with the Ocean City Film Festival
Best in Show winners (Adult and Student categories) and People's Choice Winner will receive the following cash prizes:
$250 for Best in Show Adult
$150 for Best in Show Student/Family
$100 for People’s Choice
All winners will be featured in the 2024 Ocean City Film Festival. By being featured in the OCFF, the filmmakers each receive a pass and a plus-one for the whole event.