https://www.48hourfilm.com/the-world/animation

Thanks for the heads up Mark.  I know some forum folks have participated in the past. You have competed in this before right?  Do you have a team this year or are you going about it solo?  

I can be available for free voice overs with a pretty quick turnaround time over those 4 days if you let me know ahead of time.  Reply here or send me a pm if you are interested.

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Don't fall for these scams.
If anything give an altered version of what you would like to do to strictly showcase your skills, but do not give away your story ideas...
They are trying to get free consulting and will not compensate you for work you put in. 

With all due respect sir this is a legit contest and i have been doing it for over 13 years

No respect for me needed. 
That is why they are there for 13 years, they are successfully mining a group for their ideas at little cost.  
I mean, did they give you any $ during these 13 years?  

Ill also attest the continued legitimacy of the contest which extends beyond the animation crowd.  Best of luck Mark.

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How It Works

"48HFP producers are important business partners with the global 48 Hour Film Project organization. It's almost like running your own small business or franchise. We provide the training, guidance and support, and the 48HFP name and operational systems that have been successful in over 130 different cities all around the world.

Producers make money from the film screening events and sponsorships. They are responsible for the costs of running the events (things like theater rental, film mastering, etc.) and pay a producer's fee to the global 48HFP at the end of the event. It's a lot of hard work, there is some financial risk involved, but the vast majority of producers that follow our 48HFP business models and guidance are able to make a profit from their work."

Filmmaker's ideas facilitate their profit. 
48HFP takes a fee even if the event-producer loses $.

Tony,
You seem to have a concern with this event but many who participate are looking for a fun and entertaining use of their skills and time.  I'm not sure how many professionals are entering the 48 hr contest in the animation category.  I don't think anyone is deceived or misguided here.  Yes, there is a 30$ fee to participate.  Yes, the organizers get paid.  That is the way it works.  They coordinate the event, gather the participants and promote the movies.  They add legitamacy to the event through 13 years of action.  Its a strange hill to make your stand on but that's fine as your participation is voluntary.

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Thank you!!

sjonesdc :hehe:

STILL LEARNING!!!

There's the idea for a movie - "A Strange Hill"
Actually, I am fascinated by this schematic...I like this idea more and more and can see why 48HFP is doing it

Develop a system where
(1) people forward you their ideas, and they pay you
(2) someone else arranges and takes on the financial risk of promoting your cause, and they pay you
(3) sponsors pay you for the ideas which you have harvested at no cost

But then, the best part - you will have participants defending the legitimacy of this system, without being paid to do so.

A strange hill indeed.