The Shoot Out 24 Hour Filmmaking Festival Boulder in association with some wonderful organizations is excited to announce a series of pre-Shoot Out workshops again.  These events are designed to help prepare the filmmakers for The Shootout Boulder which will occur on October 10-12, 2008.

These day-long events will inspire film-makers to make a fast film while teaching them the methodology of successful short-form storytelling, lighting, directing, and in-camera editing.  Special emphasis will be paid to The Shoot Out’s official format and requirements.

The workshop is a great way to help filmmakers find their vision, learn problem solving skills, and meet new friends.  After this event, participants should have a head-start on preparing for the upcoming Shoot Out.

Please use the form below to register for your specific workshop.

Instructors:  Key team members of previous year winners as well as Michael Conti, Executive Director of the Festival.
What to bring:  Story ideas, friends, and personal video cameras.  Several cameras will be available during the course.
Cost:  Free (with a suggested donation of $20 per team)

Best Regards,

Michael Conti
Executive Director

The Shoot Out Boulder asks filmmakers to trust their courage, imagination and determination by making a 7-minute film in just 24 hours. The challenge and skill involved becomes evident with the list of required technical, material, and timing 'rules' for creating the films. However courage isn't always enough, so we are have found that the more we can provide to participants prior to the event in terms of knowledge and best practices, the better off everyone will be in terms of actually completing the event and getting their film into the competition. While attending this workshop doesn't guarantee you will win, it does give you a firmer foundation on what is possible within the limitations imposed with a better chance of having your film seen. What do you have to lose? It's free!

There are four workshops scheduled for 2008. The last one is October 4, 2008.

Fast Film at Post Modern, Denver, September 27, 10-4 PM (18 & Over only) Get Directions
The Shoot Out 24 Hour Filmmaking Festival Boulder in association with Post Modern is excited to announce a pre-Shoot Out workshop, Fast Films at Post Modern . This event is designed to help prepare the 18 & over filmmakers for The Shootout Boulder which will occur on October 10-12, 2008.

This workshop will be lead by Brad Stabio, and his team who won in 2005 and 2007.  The workshop is free but donations will be gladly accepted. All participants must RSVP prior to the event. No walks-ins will be accepted. Post Modern is a Denver based post production company specializing in sound, picture editorial and media creation.

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Fast Film at Mapleton High School, Denver, September 27, 2008 10-4 PM (17 & Under only, Must also attend Mapleton School District)
The Shoot Out 24 Hour Filmmaking Festival Boulder in association with Mapleton H.S. is excited to announce a pre-Shoot Out workshop, Fast Films at Mapleton High School.  This event is designed to help prepare the 17 & under filmmakers for The Shoot Out Boulder which will occur on October 10-12, 2008.

The workshop is free but donations will be gladly accepted. All participants must RSVP prior to the event. No walks-ins will be accepted.

Click this box to sign-up for this workshop (You must also attend the Mapleton School District to attend)

Fast Film at Boulder Digital Arts, September 27, 2008 10-4 PM (18 & Over) Get Directions
The Shoot Out 24 Hour Filmmaking Festival Boulder in association with Boulder Digital Arts is excited to announce a pre-Shoot Out workshop, Fast Films at Boulder Digital Arts .  This event is designed to help prepare the 18 & over filmmakers for The Shoot Out Boulder which will occur on October 10-12, 2008.

This workshop will be lead by Patrick Sheridan and Kenneth Waji, whose respective teams have made it into the Top 10 Films with numerous prizes being won.  The workshop is free but donations will be gladly accepted. All participants must RSVP prior to the event. No walks-ins will be accepted. You must also register online with BDA by following this link.

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Fast Film at New Vista High School, Boulder, October 4, 2008 10-4 PM (ALL AGES) (20th and Baseline)
The Shoot Out 24 Hour Filmmaking Festival Boulder in association with Looking Glass Arts is excited to announce a pre-Shoot Out workshop, Fast Films at New Vista High School.  This event is designed to help prepare the filmmakers for The Shootout Boulder which will occur on October 10-12, 2008.

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If you are interested in helping support any of these workshops as a volunteer, please sign-up below.

Pre-Event Workshop Volunteers
Volunteers will be responsible for making pre-workshop runs smoothly, from working with participants in developing story, to actual hands-on demonstration of equipment and technique. Ideal volunteer should be past participant of The Shoot Out Boulder.

Click this box to sign-up as a volunteer