The 72 Hour Film Shootout

The 72 Hour Film Shootout A high profile annual film competition. At least one key production member and a lead actor from each team must be of Asian descent.

The 72 Hour Film Shootout (“Shootout”) is a worldwide competition in which filmmaking teams have a total of 72 hours to write, shoot, edit and produce short films up to five minutes in length on a common theme. The competition creates opportunities for Asian Americans to demonstrate their talent, gain exposure in the entertainment industry and significantly impacts the visibility of Asian American characters in film and television. Email [email protected] for more information.

🎬 Behind every powerful story is a voice that demanded to be heard.At Film Lab, we don’t just make films—we make space. ...
07/21/2025

🎬 Behind every powerful story is a voice that demanded to be heard.
At Film Lab, we don’t just make films—we make space. Space for women to write, direct, act, and lead. Because when women own the narrative, the story changes for all of us.

07/17/2025

Whose story gets told?
Whose face gets seen?
Whose voice gets heard?

At Film Lab Inc, we’re flipping the script.
We’re building a new narrative—one where BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, women, immigrants, and more create the stories that shape our world.

✨ Come be part of the change.
🎥 www.film-lab.org

Coming this fall! 🎥 Watch on: YouTube.com/
05/09/2025

Coming this fall! 🎥 Watch on: YouTube.com/

02/07/2025

Exciting news! 🎬✨ Film Lab is now on Bluesky! Join us for the latest updates on diverse, independent filmmaking, behind-the-scenes moments, and exclusive opportunities. Follow us here: bsky.app/profile/filmlabinc.bsky.social and be part of the movement! 🚀🎥

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The 72 Hour Film Shootout (“Shootout”) is a worldwide competition organized by the Film Lab in which filmmaking teams have a total of 72 hours to write, shoot, edit and produce short films up to five minutes in length on a common theme. The competition creates opportunities for women, Asian Americans and other filmmakers of color to demonstrate their talent, gain exposure in the entertainment industry and significantly impacts the visibility of Asian American and other diverse stories and characters in film and television. At least one key production member and a lead actor from each team must be of Asian descent. The Film Lab is run under the direction of President Jennifer Betit Yen. Management include Renee Lasher (Industry Spotlight and Shootout) and Jodi Lin (Editor). Acting and Advisory Board members include Aaron Woolfolk, Chloe Jenkins (Treasurer), Daryl King (Secretary), and James Kyson. The Film Lab is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Membership and all contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. www.film-lab.org [email protected]