TOP TEN!

So there I was sitting in class. At about 8:30pm, I decided to check my email. I opened up my Yahoo account and saw an email from the 48 Hour Film Project Producer titled "Visa 'Life Takes' Invitational--Top 10." My heart started to beat faster. I quickly opened up the email and my jaw dropped when I read its content.

To my shock, I saw IT DONNED ON ME on the list. I quickly turned to Joanne to tell her the news. I began to freak out. I wanted to jump out of my seat and make this announcement, but she pretty much bitch slapped me and told me to settle down and not to disrupt class. I had four other IDOM'ers within a five foot radius of me--one of whom is the instructor--but I had to sit still for the rest of class.

I went mad, so I excused myself and stepped outside to inform the other members of my team of the good news via phone. When I returned, Professor Donn ended class, and I directed my team mates to my computer. I had them all read the email, and we all cheered. Can you believe it? WE MADE THE VISA 'LIFE TAKES' INVITATIONAL TOP TEN!!!!!!

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From: Mark Ruppert [mailto:mark@48hourfilm.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 8:20 PM
To: '48 Hour Film Project'
Subject: Visa "Life Takes" Invitational--Top 10

Hello Filmmakers—

It’s time for our announcement of the 10 films selected to be screened at Theatre 39 this Saturday night. The judges had a difficult choice. There were 30 well made films to choose from, but, as stated earlier, the judges had to choose only 10 to screen.

Each film team deserves hearty congratulations for their efforts. As expected, the level of filmmaking was superior. We only wish that all films could screen at the theater. Those films not screened at the theater will screen at the party at the Bubble Lounge.

The Top 10 Films for the 48HFP Visa “Life Takes” Invitational 2007

(in alphabetical order by Team Name)

Figers
"Britty First Dates"

It Donned On Me
"Exit"

JeffroGee Productions
"Cheese Run"

One Glass
"Top Secret"

Rabid Manatees
"Rock, Paper, Scissors"

Subject To Change
"Life Takes Timing"

SubSanity
"Rated Arrrrrrrrrrr"

Team BP
"Terms of Use"

Team Midas
"Two Coins"

Tri-County Lawn Bowling Assoc.
"Ghost in the Machine"

The 3 prize winners are in this group and will be announced after the screening. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday.

Mark Ruppert and Liz Langston
Executive Producers
48 Hour Film Project, Inc.