the san francisco three minute film festival

The Three-Minute Film Festival was created in 2001 by Chris Baty, our hero, who had the dream of getting people to spend 30 days embracing the spirit of uncritical invention. Chris moved on to many awesome pursuits including National Novel Writing Month and The Office of Letters and Light, and left the festival behind to be randomly, somewhat annually organized for you. Why? Because we love to make films just for the sake of making films, we love to watch films and laugh, and we love YOU. For an inspirational message from Chris, click here

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Call for Entries:

The 7th Annual 3-Minute Film Festival Black Tie Gala and Film Screening!

WHO: You! And any assortment of assistants, friends, enemies, associates, colleagues, etc. of your choosing.


WHAT: Starting July 1, 2009, participants have 1 month to make a cinematic masterpiece (3 minutes or less) and send a copy on DVD to Three-Minute Headquarters: c/o Camille Verboort PO BOX 401019 San Francisco, CA 94140. Films must be made during the month of July 2009 specifically for the Three-Minute Film Festival. No previously made films will be accepted.


WHY: Because maybe it’s been a while (or never) since you’ve done something creative? Maybe you’re creative but you want to explore something new and need a deadline to come through? Maybe you’ve done it before and know how awesome it is to sit back and reap the rewards at The Black Tie Gala and Film Screening where your film plays on the big screen in front of a live audience full of foxy people?


WHEN:
  • Sign up NOW to reserve your space.
  • Make your movie and send a copy to Three-Minute HQ by JULY 31
  • Dress up and bask in the glory at The Black Tie Gala and Film Screening on Saturday, August 8.


WHERE will the glamorous film screening take place? At Root Division of course!
I have questions and/or need inspiration: FAQ

Email us at threeminutefilmfestival@yahoo.com