48 Hours filmmaking competition provides unique challenge

At 7 pm Friday, the genres and elements were announced. This year the teams were assigned genres such as fantasy, fish out of water, animal adventure and splatter film. They had to include four elements: a warning, a match cut, an exit and a character who is a neighbour or a traveller. Films had to be submitted by 7 pm Sunday with one team dramatically making their submission in the final seconds before the deadline.

Many of the Macleans College entrants were making their first ever film this year. The challenge of learning lots of different skills as part of the production process was an exciting opportunity for the students. Many found themselves wearing unexpected costumes and make-up to capture unique characters, such as a green faced monster, a possessed teenager, and an incompetent dog-sitter. The unique challenge and fun spirit of the films was evident in the final products.

Teams create films across the country, with hundreds of other school teams as well as plenty of professional filmmakers as well. The completed films now go forward into the heats and the stand out films will be nominated for different award categories including best school team. Macleans College participants eagerly await the judging while reflecting on an incredible weekend of teamwork and collaboration.