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72 hours to write, shoot, and edit one film.

The 72-Hour Filmmaking Challenge is one of the most entertaining (and unexpected) parts of FOKUS. Participants will have the opportunity to create a short film based on a list of prompts that will be sent on Thursday, March 13th at 6:00 PM EST. Contestants will then have 72 hours to complete their films. Those who complete the challenge in time will have their work screened at FOKUS.

Contest Rules:

• Groups must have at least 3 and at most 10 members, with at least one member being a current student at McGill. *You must fill out this form as a COMPLETE team.*

• Films may not exceed 10 minutes in length.

• Films must include the given prompts.

• The given prompts must act as a plot device in some way, big or small, that moves the narrative forward. 

• Short films must be submitted before Sunday, March 16th at 6:00 PM EST.

• The deadline to sign up is March 6th.

Participating teams that do not abide by these rules will be DISQUALIFIED from the 72-hour film race. For any questions about the challenge you may have email fokus.72hr@tvmtelevision.com. 

The prompts will be communicated to all registered participants via e-mail at the start of the race.

You do not need any fancy equipment, (iPhones are fine) although you are welcome to use whatever equipment you have access to.

Fill out the form below to sign up and good luck!

Register TODAY with the form below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPvywq50YhIM9aNsrMmfc3Y1NSDdWm_mj1ZJFfNaaNtHg7-w/viewform