IFP/PHX

Independent Feature Project of Phoenix, AZ

2007 48-Hour Film Challenge

The Annual 48 Hour Film Challenge, held in July, limits the team entries to 33 and varies the genre, line and prop every year. Unlike other 48-Hour challenges, the entry fee is low, the organization is a non-profit and the winner is an automatic selection to the Phoenix Film Festival. After the challenge concludes on Sunday night, a screenings is held at Harkins the following week. Prizes are given in a variety of categories. In addition, first and second place receive a cash prize ($300 and $100, respectively).

The 2007 Challenge is sponsored by: height=42
33 Teams, 33 Films

All teams complete the challenge and will compete on July 26th!

Congratulations to all of this years teams for completing the 48 Hour Film Challenge

2007 48 Hour Film Challenge Teams

Blank, CouryGraph Productions, Flicks of Fury, Phoenix Neutrino Project, Team Sprocket, S-D2, Fluxydoodle, 5 by 8, Above-the-Line, Two Handed Productions, Aviator Productions, Out of Town Pictures, Sooner or Later Films, DIB Pictures, WGASHIM Productions, Popcorn Shark, Will Work 4 Film, Memory Makers, A Loaded Hitman Productions, Phoenix Independent Filmmakers, Fortune and Merit Productions, The Newer Kids on the Block, Mad Dash Junket, Brothers Ink, Photoplay, Synthetic Human Pictures, IF Factor, Xtreme Films, Digital Bliss, UAT, Dearing Acting Studio, Bars and Tone and He Didn't Have Gum.

Screening and Awards Event
July 26 at 7:00pm
Harkins Scottsdale/101
7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix,AZ 85054

All 33 films were screened with the awards presented immediately after the screening. Photos from the Screening and Awards by Laura Durant

2007 48 Hour Film Challenge Award Winners

Best Original Song
o "Nine Steps" from Popcorn Shark

Best Make-Up
o "The Sitter" from Flicks of Fury

Best Use of Chicks With Guns
o Jacqui Allen and Cathy Rankin from "Miss Matched"

Best Visual Effects
o "Revelation Nine" from Xtreme Films

Best Performance by a guy in a bear suit
o Roz for "Cue the Bear"

Special Jury Price for Acting Achievement
o Aime Thill for "Fine"

Best Cinematography
o "Miss Matched" from DIB Pictures

Best Acting Ensemble
o The cast of "Tip Jar"

Best Overall Technical Elements
o "We're Closed" from Above-the-Line

Best Screenplay
o "Urethane" from Fluxydoodle

Best Use of Prop
o "Luna" from Aviator Productions

Best Use of Line
o "Like You Said" from IF Factor

Top 5 Films
o 5th Place and Best Comedy - "The Addict" from UAT
o 4th Place - "Bitter Spirits" from Brothers' Ink
o 3rd Place - "We're Closed" from Above-the-line
o 2nd Place and Best Drama - "Like You Said" from IF Factor
o 1st Place and Best Horror - "Revelation Nine" from Xtreme Films

Tickets
Get your tickets as soon as possible because the screening has sold out the last three years. Tickets are available on line here:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/17051 or by calling 602-955-6444

Post-Party at Buffalo Wild Wings
After the Screening and Awards Event join us at Buffalo Wild Wings for a post screening celebration. Buffalo Wild Wings is just outside the theatre and they'll be running some great Reverse Happy Hour Specials.

2006 Challenge: July 21-21, 2006 - Screening August 3, 2006
http://www.phxfilm.com/2006filmchallenge.html Photos from the kick off party by Laura Durant

2005 Challenge:
http://www.phxfilm.com/filmchallenge2005challengers.html

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