Best of the 48 Hour Film Project

Better late than never, right?

We just received word that “You Pay Your Dues” is one of 22 films (out of 93 completed films) selected as the “Best of the 48 Hour Film Project” for Washington, D.C. — and as a result, we will be screening this Thursday evening at the AFI Silver Theatre. Because of the number of films selected in this round, the films will be shown in two separate screenings, one at 7:00 and another at 9:30. Our film will be showing as part of the first screening — that is, 7:00 p.m. (as will Tohubohu veteran Bjorn Munson’s directorial effort, “DeLeon Crossing”).

Right now, it looks like tickets are available for both the 7:00 and 9:30 screenings (I suspect they may have opened up a second screen), so if you’d like to come out, be sure to pick your tickets up right away. We’re waiting to hear more details about awards presentation and the after-party, but as soon as I know more, I’ll pass along the info.

Congratulations to everyone who helped make this film the success it has been. I’m immensely proud of you all! Hope to see you Thursday!

P.S.: Here is the full screening lineup — there are some duplicates in there (specifically “Inquisito Libellus,” “Seasonal Disorder,” and “The Kumbio Takedown”), presumably to fill out the schedule (though I don’t think it’s a stretch to assume that they’re the front-runners for the top awards).

Screening 1 — 7:00 p.m.

• 3mm Films: “Urine Cake” (Comedy)
• Team Diamond: “Cult of the Groove” (Comedy)
• Integral Arts: “The Kumbio Takedown” (Detective/Cop)
• Tohubohu: “You Pay Your Dues” (Detective/Cop)
• FAYM Productions: “When You Wish Upon a Fish” (Fantasy)
• Roadside Productions: “Inquisito Libellus” (Fantasy)
• Team Jabberwocky: “DeLeon Crossing” (Fantasy)
• The Quest: “Holy Saturday” (Holiday Film)
• WIT Films: “Seasonal Disorder” (Holiday Film)
• Everyday Astronaut: “Leon!” (Musical/Western)
• Burning Toast Productions: “While You Still Can” (Romance)
• Oozing Sarcasm: “3027” (Sci Fi)

Screening 2 — 9:30 p.m.

• The Beta-Macks: “A.P.E.” (Animal Film)
• Cardiff Giant: “Wing Woman” (Buddy Film)
• ReelLight Films: “Semi Sweet” (Buddy Film)
• Integral Arts: “The Kumbio Takedown” (Detective/Cop)
• Agile H Productions: “C.O.P. 2000” (Detective/Cop)
• Ningen Manga Productions: “Posi+ive” (Drama)
• Gaucho Pictures: “Rooster.com” (Fantasy)
• Roadside Productions: “Inquisito Libellus” (Fantasy)
• Unknown Penguin Pictures: “Rochambeau Kid” (Ghost Movie)
• WIT Films: “Seasonal Disorder” (Holiday Film)
• Two Jews, a Goy and an Asian: “Helpful Cowboys” (Musical/Western)
• Kiss Productions: “A Bus Story” (Romance)
• Elbow Production: “E.T.R.I.P.” (Sci Fi)