The 2nd Act Film Project is a unique take on the indie film team project. Presented by The Jasper Project, its mission is to encourage and promote the growth of independent filmmaking in South Carolina through collaborative and creative projects.
Filmmakers submit their names and examples of work to be considered for participation. A group of South Carolina media professionals and artists will select the final group of 14 filmmakers. Filmmakers are given the 1st and 3rd acts of a short film script. Their job is to write the second act and make the movie.
The level of filmmaking experience can range from professional to beginner. Our goal is to gather a highly creative and diverse group of voices to represent independent filmmaking in the state. A critical part of the project is that project organizers can pair film professionals with novice filmmakers to help complete their films.
Films will be screened at Harbison Theatre on October 23rd and all scripts will be bound into a book that will be registered with the Library of Congress.
Timeline
July 7th - Call for entries opens.
September 13th - Call for entries closes.
September 15th - Filmmakers selected and notified.
September 17th - script pages delivered.
September 21st - 1st script drafts due
September 28th - 2nd drafts due
October 18th - Final films due.
October 23rd - FESTIVAL SCREENING.
Awards This Year
$500 Audience AWARD
$500 2nd Act PRODUCER’S AWARD
$250 best SCRIPT
$250 BEST DIRECTION
$250 best cinematography
$250 Best actor award
$250 best editing
Filmmakers can enter at www.secondactfilmproject.com.
Entries Close Sept. 13th
Entering filmmakers must provide links to previous work. Entries are open to any South Carolina resident.