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06/06/2026

Again, congrats to all the filmmakers! While we wait for the judge's decisions, please send us your behind the scenes photos, reels and stories!

06/05/2026

The theme for the Film Lab's 2026 72 Hour Shootout has been revealed! What filmmakers from around the world will be tackling in just 72 hours:
https://www.prlog.org/13150415.html
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06/05/2026

And this is why we did it. CONGRATS to all the filmmakers of the 2026 ! Now, while the judges watch and score your films, relax and send us all your stories, photos and reels! Tag us and show us what your experience was like. Remember, though, do NOT share your films publcly until after the Shootout premiere! May the force be with you all!

06/05/2026

https://youtu.be/Ij9uvuqcCzw

The wait is over.
The Film Lab's 2026 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking competition officially unveils this year's theme: ERASURE PROTOCOL.
What does it mean? That's for filmmakers around the world to interpret as they race against the clock to write, shoot, and edit an original short film in just 72 hours.
Watch the reveal, gather your team, and prepare for one of the most exciting creative challenges in independent filmmaking.
The clock is ticking.

The wait is over.The Film Lab's 2026 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking ...

06/05/2026

🎬✨ IT’S GO TIME, FILMMAKERS! ✨🎬

The wait is over.

The 2026 72 Hour Shootout theme is revealed: https://mailchi.mp/e1390a0e3e0a/the-theme-is-revealed-erasure-protocol-the-72-hours-begin

06/04/2026

⏳ ONE DAY TO GO

Tomorrow… it begins.

The 72 Hour Shootout is almost here—and in just 24 hours, filmmakers and actors from around the world will jump into one of the most exhilarating creative challenges out there.

🎬 Write it
🎥 Shoot it
✂️ Edit it

All in 72 hours.

Get ready. Get your team. Get your gear.

👉 Last chance to join: https://form.jotform.com/240578048983166

06/03/2026

For even more tips, tricks and tutorials from stunts to writing, check out all the FREE content on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/. The 2026 starts TOMORROW at 8pm EST. Are you ready?

06/03/2026

Hey competitors! A TON of you are sending us last minute questions. Don't worry; we get it! Most of your questions are answered on our FAQ page: https://www.asianamericanfilmlab.com/72-hour-shootout/faqs/

In the meantime, please post your qs on social rather than emailing us so other filmmakers can both answer your questions and benefit from the answers themselves. One we just received recently, for example: 1. Could I change my team name? Yes. When you submit your final registration forms.

2. How will we see the announcement of the 72hr shootout theme and rules on Thursday June 4th at 8pm EST? Will there be an online link? Online Film Lab Inc

Although a majority of the work is restricted to the Competition Period, there is some prep work you are allowed to do. As stated in the Rules: “Only the following work can begin prior to the Competition Time Period: Organizing Crew, Organizing Cast, Securing Equipment, Scouting/Securing Locations...