The 100 Hour Film Race is an international competition that challenges filmmakers everywhere to create short films (5 minutes and 30 seconds max.) in 100 hours.  This is the 6th annual competition (check out past awards in 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, and 2007).  The 2012 competition is scheduled to kick off at 8PM EDT on Thursday, December 13th.  Filmmakers are e-mailed a theme, prop, and action and have until 11:59PM EDT on December 17th to write, shoot, edit, and upload an original short film.  The top 20 films are showcased here for all to see and a judging panel chooses winners to share in thousands in cash and prizes!  Make sure to check out frequently asked questions and upload specifications for your film.  If you're looking to join a team or need to fill a position, post on the 100 Hour Film Race 2012 Facebook Event Page or below on the discussion board.

This year's assignment is:

Theme: Detachment

Prop: A carrot

Action: Locking something

Click here to check out the 2012 awards!

100 Hour Film Race 2012 Cast & Crew Participation Agreement (to be signed by all cast/crew)
Talent Release (to be signed by all cast)
Music Release (for any music used in your film)
Location Release (for any interior locations used in your film)
Artwork Release (for any animation, artwork or illustrations used in your film)

The winner of the 100 Hour Film Race 2012 receives USD $1,500 Cash and 2nd Place receives USD $500.  In addition to the cash and prizes, the following awards will be given to the top films:  Best Film, Best Direction, Best Writing, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Acting Ensemble, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Original Music Score, Best Sound Design, Best Animation, Best Visual FX, Best Special FX, Best Costume Design, and Best Make-Up.

The judges will be announced soon...