Writer’s block? Not enough time? Daydream of being a Director? Scriptwriter? Producer? Cinematographer? Actor? Editor? Or seeking a good time?

Let’s lean into play and discover our films together! Meet your neighbors at Temperance Alley Garden (TAG) and disperse to make a short together in 12hrs.

Here is how the day will go:

💭 Sunday 7/19 at 8-10am – Meet up, form groups (if interested) and brainstorm ideas for the short films! Feel free to come with a basic premise but otherwise the full process should take place over the weekend. It's ok to just arrive with a blank slate too! We will have brainstorming ideas for types of characters, settings, and plot lines for crafting a short film. If you can't make the early meetup then no fear - let us know and we will pair you with a group!

🎥 We invite you to discover your film by spending the day around the city, writing/filming/editing and other chaotic inputs of making a film. The goal is to keep films to around 3 minutes. It does not have to follow traditional formats, we encourage play and new ideas for what a film could (a series of vertical videos, etc.) "Zero Budget" works encouraged - phones will suffice for video and iMovie/Canva can work as an editing software.

🍿 7:30pm at Temperance Alley Garden – We gather to watch our creations! Snacks, drinks and great company provided. Films must be submitted by 8pm to abide by the 12 hour rule! Prizes (see below) will also be awarded!

This doesn’t have to be an all day undertaking! You are welcome to fully engross in the filmmaking process for the whole day or simply act as a background extra for a couple minutes. We would love to have you! Invite your creative friends and artistic rivals!!

Absolutely no experience is necessary - let's just enjoy playing with film together!

Grand Jury Prizes:
🏅 Most Niche DC reference
🏅 Best Temperance Alley Garden reference
🏅 Most Daring*
🏅 Most Experimental
🏅 Silliest Dance Sequence
🏅 Most whimsical

*Don’t get arrested

hosted by Stephen & Kunal