PETER JACKSON AND GUILLERMO DEL TORO COLLABORATE ON KIWI FILMS
Press Release
June 4th, 2009
Peter Jackson and Guillermo Del Toro spent valuable time away from The Hobbit to collaborate in selecting three wildcard films for the seventh annual ’V’ Energy 48HOURS Furious Filmmakingcompetition that had 700 filmmaking teams competing for a $100,000 prize pool. From the 700 shorts that screened nationwide, the six City Winners now go on to compete against Jackson’s and Del Toro’s three Wildcard picks on C4 Television.
In an exciting new development (thanks NZONAIR & C4), thirty of the best shorts will screen every week night on C4, starting Monday June 8th and culminating in the Grand Final on June 20th at 9pm.
The first wildcard selected by the duo is by The Downlow Concept with their short IT’S LIKE BEING BACK IN PRIMARY SCHOOL, a tale of floods, feces and mature love. This years Auckland Runner Ups will be hoping history repeats as they look to win their second Grand Championship after previously winning in 2006 for their film BROWN PERIL; THE TIM PORCH STORY.
The second wildcard is Team IdiotVision’s short THE REVENGER. Long time fan favourites, this team returns to form with a hilarious take on home consumer revenge kits.
The final wildcard team Goodfellas were also one of last years Grand Finalists. This year they are back with the nail-biting horror pic FANATICS about a Crusaders supporter from hell.
A judging panel will then decide just who will be crowned Grand Champion for 2009. This years judges include home town heroes Taika Waititi, Cliff Curtis, Karl Urban and twenty international Judges.
Joining the three wildcards are the six city winners listed below.
Natures Baby by Sinistral (Auckland)
A mothers love results in a giant naked dwarf attacking Auckland
Hardwood Floors by Guerilla Monkeys (Hamilton)
A psychedelic tale of parallel worlds and affordable housing
The Amazing World of Sticks by Kaiti Hill (Gisborne, Tairawhiti)
An educational look at crucifixtion
Otack Otack Otack Falls by Killa Walz/Orca (Wellington)
An existential fusion of Shock Corridor and Titticut Follies
New Fish by TBALC (Christchurch)
Inspired and funny musical spin on prison flicks like Short Eyes
Charlotte by Line Men (Dunedin)
Stunning animation about nosy neighbours and secret parcels
TV Series Every Week Night @ 11pm on C4 – June 8 – June 18
Grand Final June 20th, 9pm C4
48HOURS OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Hundreds of teams compete. Hundreds of thousands watch.
WRITE. SHOOT. CUT. SURVIVE.
Go TBALC! Whoop Whoop!