Gearing up for short film competition

Organizers of the 48 Hour Film Project are getting ready for another short film competition. Filmmaker teams will devote 48 hours starting Aug. 7 to writing, shooting and editing short films that range from four to seven minutes long. The finished product will be shown at the University Village 10 in Riverside on August 12 and 13.

Rancho resident Sarah Blevins is heading the Inland Empire's entry to the competition. Nearly 70 cities around the world are hosting the project. Blevins said this year, the winning teams will have a shot at showing their films at the Cannes Film Festival.

Entry fee for teams signing up before July 13 is $135. It goes up to $155 after July 13.

A meet-and-greet event will be held at the Coffee Depot on 3204 Mission Inn Ave. in downtown Riverside on July 15 for filmmakers interested in learning more about the project. You can also see last year's films and the Inland Empire winner "The Trade" here.

Information: (818) 469-4178 or email Sarah Blevins