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[PAST EVENT] 24 Speed Filmmaking Competition
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- Free food
- Registration/RSVP
The Annual 24 Speed Filmmaking Competition kicks off on Friday, MARCH 1, 5:30PM. The actual contest will run from 7PM Friday - 7PM Saturday. The rules are simple: write, shoot, and edit a short film in just 24 hours! The contest is open to W&M students and alumni, pros and amateurs alike, and is a chance to show your filmmaking chops on the big screen.
Student teams are expected to show up in person at the Ford Classroom at the Reeder Media Center (located on the ground floor of Swem Library), whereas alumni teams can tune in live via Zoom. At the kickoff ceremony, each team will be given a prop and line of dialogue that must be used in their film, as well as a genre for their film.
Registration for 24 Speed 2023 begins MONDAY FEBRUARY 5 and ends THURSDAY, FEB 29, 2024 at MIDNIGHT! Students can register using link below. Alumni team registration link is forthcoming.
If needed, filmmaking equipment can be requested in the registration form. Equipment requests are first come, first served. Review available from our equipment catalog page for more information on the specific video and audio gear at https://go.wm.edu/1Hx8dhWe are offering 24 Speed consultations to help prepare those who are first-timers, want to learn about the equipment, tips + tricks for production setups and how to successfully accomplish 24 Speed, or want a refresher on video production and/or editing. If you are interested please send a message to [[mediahelp]].
Sponsored by: W&M Libraries
Contact
[[mtdavi, Troy Davis]]