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Jun-17-2011

“How The Spot Was Won” short film shot at 22nd & Geary

Last weekend, some Richmond District residents participated in the 48 Hour Film Festival in which each team draws a random assignment, is given even more random parameters, and then has 2 days to conceive, write, shoot and edit a short film.

The team known as Chinese Takeout drew their lot – it had to be a Western theme, include a piece of chalk as a prop, a character of a debt collector, and include the line “Do you have any questions?”

You can watch the final film above which is shot almost entirely near 22nd and Geary. Aside from being well done, it’s also a humorous look at when parking becomes serious business!

Thanks to RichmondSFBlog reader (and filmmaker) Cass for sending this in.

Sarah B.

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5:02 am | Posted under Community, Movies | 21 comments
  1. Rebecca Said,

    Terrific! Thanks for posting this!

  2. Derek Said,

    Muey Bueno!!

  3. Westender Said,

    ah ha ha…I get it…a great social commentary on those a-hole mopediots who take up full car spots when they could just as easily park in a space no car could park in, which there are tons of.
    Fun film. Who was the debt collector though?

  4. Cass Phillipps Said,

    Westender, we weren’t actually trying to make commentary one way or another; we just thought a moped was a fun modern version of a horse and that it looked cute. With 48 hours to do everything, you can’t really think too deeply about what you write, heh. Though I suppose you sure can read into it that way.

    The debt collector was a bit of a stretch, but we tried to imply the female actress was a debt collector in her line that she “always collects her debts.”

  5. Cee Moon Said,

    Well done, everyone!!

  6. Justin Said,

    Great job, Chinese Takeout! I loved the shot with the plastic bag ‘tumbling’ across the street!

  7. grace Said,

    Clever short! Very fun, good work.

  8. Gdewar Said,

    Very cool.!loved it.

  9. Doby Said,

    Great! Enjoyed it.

  10. More Speed Filmmaking! « TimmyHahn.com Said,

    [...] San Francisco 48 Hour Film Project was well-received at the screening and was even featured on the Richmond SF Blog and on SFist!  Awards are expected to be announced in early [...]

  11. Linda Said,

    Great cast,terrific dialogue and superb setting Thanks for posting.

  12. Sabrina Said,

    That was awesome! Loved the music too — great sound effects and fearful townsfolk. Kudos to the whole team. Is there a way to see all the videos online — seeing that I’ve missed the screening event?

  13. Administrator Said,

    @Sabrina – Looks like there is one more best of screening:

    Best Of Screening
    Date: Sunday, July 10th
    Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
    Place: TBA
    Tickets: $10.00
    Notes: Movies, Awards, Judges feedback! It’s all there in this final celebration of the films submitted to the San Francisco 2011 competition. If you didn’t get to see ALL of the screenings, this is your chance to watch some of the top picks and noteworthy achievements by Bay Area independent filmmakers. Don’t miss it!

    I guess check their site at http://www.48hourfilm.com/sanfrancisco/ for an update on where. Perhaps at the Lumiere like the others.

    Sarah B.

  14. Sabrina Said,

    Thanks Sarah B — I have got to take my family to this event. That film was brilliant!

  15. Cass Phillipps Said,

    Sabrina, thanks for the interest support! Most of our team (Chinese Takeout) will be at that screening on the 10th – thanks for posting, Sarah!

    Our 24hr film, Woolf, has also advanced to the final round of judging and will be screened for the national competition in NYC. You can see that at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKZFJE_Iqbw

  16. Kristen Said,

    Sabrina…we’d love to see you there!
    The Highlights Night is this Sunday, July 10th at 6:30 at Madrone Studios, 1417 15th Street.
    Full details here:
    http://48hourfilm.com/sanfrancisco/

  17. Cass Phillipps Said,

    Just a quick update, if any one still checks this post. How The Spot Was Won took home 6 awards, including Audience Choice for it’s screening group, Best Directing, Best Editing, and Best Film of 2011. We’ll be screening it at Filmapalooza in Las Vegas along with other city bests of the year!

  18. Sabrina Said,

    I was there last night! Front row with two Asian kids. Sorry we had to leave early so we didn’t get to see you get your awards. You were our favorites!

  19. Administrator Said,

    @Cass – Congratulations!!! Have a great time in Vegas

    Sarah B.

  20. Cass Phillipps Said,

    Sabrina, thanks for coming by! We were in the second row on the audience-right hand side. No worries you had to leave, we’re just glad for the support!

  21. Sabrina Said,

    Ha, ha Cass. We saw the Chinese Take-out Team — recognized most of you because of the film, too nervous to say hello. It was like being next to movie stars!

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