Countdown: 48 hours …Starting: now!

That’s all the time that’s left, and coincidentally, all the time we’ve been given total to make a short film. For those of you who are unaware, this weekend is the kickoff of the 48-Hour Film Project here in Des Moines. Which means, Napkin Sketch is in full swing assembling computer stations, setting up camera equipment, sending out twitter updates, searching for food for the long weekend, and stocking up on caffeine.

Erin Stover and Paul Gratton are down at the Art Center representing the team right now to find out our genre. Each team in the competition randomly draws a genre which could be almost anything. We are anxiously waiting to hear if we are the lucky team that gets a horror film or a musical. All of the 41 teams from the area are then given a character, prop, and line that has to be incorporated in the four to seven minute film.

We are completely unsure of what this weekend may hold, but will be updating on a regular basis to keep you informed on some of the ongoing activities as we scurry to turn in the best film yet! Make sure to check out our photos or last year’s video.