A3F One-Shot | One-Angle Film Challenge

Become Almost Famous October 11-14!

The A3F One-Shot | One-Angle 72 Hour Film Challenge takes place October 11-14, 2024! Open to all ages and abilities, this is your chance to make a movie and become Almost Famous! Teams registered so far. Electronic submission information.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Teams have a choice, make a traditional one-shot film which allows just two presses of the record button (camera can move but just a single shot or start-stop) or you can create a film using only one angle but as many shots/scenes as you need. On the later option, the camera can not move, so choose your angle and location wisely.

Films can be 1-4 minutes long including credits and must also incorporate the Official Guidelines which will be a Theme, Line of Dialogue and Prop. These will be announced online and at our Official Kick-Off Party.

Teams that beat the 72 Hour Deadline will have their movies watched and scored by our Panel of Judges with the Top 20 films making their world premier at our legendary Public Screening at AMC Arizona Center 24 Theatres on October 24. More info and ticket sales coming soon!

REGISTRATION

To register, select a Team Name and Team Leader, pay the entry fee below and sign this online release form. The fee is $50 per team. The Team Leader receives two complimentary tickets to the Top 20 Public Screening with paid registration.

Team Name:
Team Leader:

GUIDELINES
  • Theme: Announced Oct. 11
  • Prop: Announced Oct. 11
  • Line of Dialogue: Announced Oct. 11

  • RULES
  • Films must be 1-4 minutes long (including credits).
  • Traditional one-shot films can only have two presses of the record button, so start-stop.
  • One-angle films must choose a single location/angle to place camera but can have as many shots/scenes as needed.
  • All footage must be shot within the 72 hour time period (locations can be scouted beforehand, animators are allowed to pre-sketch templates/characters).
  • Filmmakers should secure permission for all locations and any music/songs used within their films.
  • Adult content such as language, violence and sexual situations is allowed, however, make sure it fits your storyline and enhances your film.
  • Cast and crew must promise to have fun and become Almost Famous!

  • SPONSORS

    A HUGE thanks to the Phoenix Film Office for sponsoring the A3F Fall Film Challenge.

    JUDGES PANEL
  • Jason Francois - As Assistant A3F Director, Jason brings a wealth of film knowledge and experience to the panel. Jason excels in script-writing, directing and has a technical expertise on a movie set that has translated into several award-winning short films and a feature currently on Netflix.
  • Laurie Love - Producer, Actress, Stuntwoman and Owner of Skibavision, a LA based production company. Some of Laurie's most recent and notable films are  “Pursuit” starring Emile Hirsch,  Jake Manley, and John Cusac and “The 2nd” starring Ryan Phillippe, Jack Griffo and Casper Van Dien.
  • Philip Bradstock - Film Commissioner Phoenix Film Office, grew up in Phoenix and has overseen all aspects of the Phoenix Film Office since 2006. In 2000, Phil worked as a PA on the TV show Suddenly Susan at Warner Bros. Studios and was promoted to a Production Coordinator for Warner Bros. Television shortly thereafter for such shows as Nikki (WB), Presidio Med (CBS), Center of the Universe (CBS) and Hot Properties (ABC) amongst others.
  • Jae Staats - Founded the A3F in 2005 to bring a high-quality and filmmaker-inspired festival to the valley. Jae also runs BallBoy Productions, a local video production company and has collaborated on several award-winning short films and national commercials.