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Showdown In Chinatown 2011 at Next Door
Date: Friday, March 19th, 2010
Venue: Next Door
Description: SHOWDOWN IN CHINATOWN is kicking off the 2011 season with "THE 21-DAY FILM PROJECT"
Showdown in Chinatown is partnering with Blue Planet Foundation to present "The 21-Day Film Project," the short film challenge that will kick off Showdown in Chinatown's 7th year as a mainstay of Honolulu's arts scene.
For those that don't know, Blue Planet Foundation is a driving force towards energy independence and a sustainable lifestyle for the Hawaiian Islands. They are launching a marketing campaign called "21 Days."
Why 21 days? Well imagine if the oil tankers for some reason stopped coming to Hawaii, all hell would break loose. Immediate blackouts. Gas for $20 a gallon. Anything and everything to hoard what was left. But eventually, the last drop would be gone. How long would that take? Somewhere around 21 days. It's a disturbing scenario and an interesting subject. At least, we think so. So much so, that we decided to wrap the next short film challenge around it.
WHAT: Showdown in Chinatown 2011
WHERE: Nextdoor, 43 N Hotel St
WHEN: Saturday, March 19, 2011, 8pm 11pm
AND THEN: Industry After-Party with DJ Mr. Nick of KTUH, featuring The Dead Beats with guests Alt Air and Robot Friend and The Beatbox Sensation Jason Tom, 11pm 2am
Competitors will have 21 days to create an original short film up to 7 minutes in length that conform to the following criteria:
TOPIC: Powerless or Empowered: What if... Hawaii ran out of gas?
LINE OF DIALOGUE: "Throw me the rope"
PROPS: Roller Skates and a Blender
All entries are welcome. Films are due Friday, March 18. Drop-off location and additional details can be found on SIC's newly revamped website. Top twelve entries will be screened and judged live on the big screen at the Main Event on March 19 at Nextdoor. All films will be posted after the event for a two-month period at www.showdowninchinatown.com and www.blueplanetfoundation.org.
* First Place will receive a cash sponsorship from Blue Planet Foundation of $500 towards Film Festival submission fees for the winning film, a Go-Pro HD Helmet Hero Camera, and an offer to produce a paid PSA for the 21 Days campaign
* Second Place wins a Go-Pro HD Helmet Hero Camera
* Third Place receives four (4) iTunes gift cards
Showdown in Chinatown is Honolulu's premier underground short film challenge, designed to provide an outlet for aspiring and established filmmakers and to showcase their work.
Hours: 8:30pm-2am
Age: 18+
Price: $10 admission
Band/DJ: Music by KTHU Mr. Nick and The Dead Beat\'s, with guest appearances by Alt Air and Robot Friend & The Beatbox Sensation Jason Tom!!!
Dresscode: Casual
Music: All Kinds!
Promoter: Cyrina Hadad-Ralya
Website: http://www.showdowninchinatown.com/
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