V48Seconds – Mildly Furious Filmmaking

V48Seconds, the official warm-up for the infamous V48Hours competition, is back for 2011 and with new judging criteria, an epic prize pack and new awards – it’s sure to get your creative juices flowing for the big show.

V48Seconds calls for budding film makers to choose a movie clip from films past, and re-shoot it in 48 seconds throwing in a creative ‘V’ twist for good measure. The winner of V48Seconds will be judged by a panel of industry experts including V48Hours founder Ant Timpson, Entertainment maven Kate Rodger, U Live presenter Connor Nestor, James Anderson and Nick Ward of Two Heads, and film critic Dominic Corry.

Entries will be judged on performances, idea execution, scene choice, originality and the creative integration of V product. The winner will walk away with an Apple Macbook Pro featuring Final Cut Pro Express, a 42” Panasonic Plasma TV, a year’s supply of V and if they’re tackling V48Hours, they’ll receive $1000 cash and free entry. And it doesn’t end there. Runner up prizes include an HD camcorder, V Super packs, cash and plenty more.

New for 2011, V has added the V48Seconds People’s Choice Award, where the V republic community will be given the opportunity to vote for their favourite film. A year’s supply of V will also be given for the ‘Most Creative integration of V product’, ‘Biggest Twist’, ‘Highest energy film’ and more.

“V48seconds is the perfect warm-up to the chaos that is the V48Hours shoot weekend. Recreating a movie scene in 48-seconds is no mean feat, and I’m really looking forward to seeing this year’s entries,” says Ant Timpson.


Registration for V48Seconds is NOW OPEN
www.vrepublic.co.nz/48-seconds

Notes to Editor:
For almost a decade The V48Hours Film Competition has helped some of New Zealand’s up-and-coming Directors, Writers and Actors make a name for themselves. V48Seconds is the official warm-up competition for V48Hours
Last year’s winners:
District V
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O_mAOCmD1I
The Hurt Locker
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mie9aVA1qOs
Two cans, one night
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbASFWi-uGg
Pork Fiction
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hBoONmrOak
TRANSFORMERS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWqFSvRFHZQ
How to get started
There are many ways you can shoot your film; here are a few ideas to get you started.

Shot all 48 seconds in one take.
Use puppets or action figures. This technique is not only cool, but if your movie ends up sucking, you will have the comfort of knowing you never showed your face.
Silent Film. This genre gives you a super cool retro look, plus words are so try hard.
Show the whole movie in 48 seconds. Take all the best bits of your favourite film and cram them into 48 seconds.
Stop motion animation. The only reason an adult should be playing with playdoh.
Prizes
Top Prize for Best Film:

• Apple Macbook Pro
• 42” Panasonic Plasma TV
• Final Cut Pro Express
• Year’s supply of V
• Free entry into the V48Hours competition plus $250 cash

Second Prize

• Panasonic HD Camcorder
• Year’s supply of V
• Free entry into the V48Hours competition plus $500 cash

Third Prize

• V Super Pack incl. free tickets to selected V sponsored events e.g. BDO
• Year’s Supply of V
• Free entry into the V48Hours competition plus $250 cash

Special Prizes

• Most Creative integration of V product
• Biggest Twist
• Sexiest shot of a V can
• Highest energy film