OHIO film students wrap up "48-Hour Shootout" video competition

Ohio University students’ creativity and film talent shone during the 20th annual 48-Hour Shootout.

Photos by Joe Timmerman, Laura Bilson, and Ben Wirtz Siegel, Story by Jalyn Bolyard | February 24, 2022

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Ohio University students’ creativity and film talent shone during the 20th annual 48-Hour Shootout. Held by the Scripps College of Communication’s School of Media Arts and Studies, this year’s competition took place Feb. 11-13.

During the 48-Hour Shootout, OHIO students are divided into teams and have to produce a five-minute video on a two-day deadline. Right at the start of the competition, each team captain is given randomized details they must include in their film: a prop, genre and line of dialogue.

No stock footage or elements previously filmed are allowed to be included in the film submission. Additionally, all script writing, rehearsals, costume design, sound design, and video editing must be completed within that 48-hour span.

In this year’s competition, Team OHIOrochky with their romantic comedy film “Act Normal” took first place, with Healthy Team placing second with their magical/fantasy film “Quest for Allitrot.” Team License to Ill placed third with their Sci-Fi film “The Salty Creepster.”

Take a look at the process for some of the student teams by viewing the photos below.

Editor Meg Sharp edits sequences of video in Adobe Premiere Pro on the morning of Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022

Editor Meg Sharp edits sequences of video in Adobe Premiere Pro on the morning of Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022. The editing crew of Team Movie met up in the Media Arts and Studies recording lab in Schoonover Center. With only hours to go before the deadline, the team is focused and caffeinated.

Aaron Bryan, Maria Gian, Gabriel Antonuccio and Harley Hernandez prepare to film a portion of the first scene of their video at 11:21 a.m. during the 48-Hour Shootout at Ohio University on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Athens, Ohio

Aaron Bryan, Maria Gian, Gabriel Antonuccio and Harley Hernandez prepare to film a portion of the first scene of their video at 11:21 a.m. during the 48-Hour Shootout at Ohio University on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Athens, Ohio.

Annie Fink, sound mixer and boom operator, handles the jerry-rigged, zoom microphone taped on a boom pole at 3:12 p.m. during the 48-Hour Shootout at Ohio University on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Athens, Ohio

Assistant Director Maya Watson holds her head in her hands. Despite her coaxing to stay on schedule, the team has inevitably gotten behind on their shotlist. Although this is a natural part of filming, it is undeniably stressful.

Students working on a film set with a slate

Aaron Bryan, Maria Gian, Gabriel Antonuccio and Harley Hernandez prepare to film a portion of the first scene of their video at 11:21 a.m. during the 48-Hour Shootout at Ohio University on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Athens, Ohio.

Kaitlyn Kilmer and Meg Sharp collaborate on writing the script for their team’s short film for Ohio University’s annual 48 Hour Film Festival on Feb. 11, 2022

Kaitlyn Kilmer and Meg Sharp collaborate on writing the script for their team’s short film for Ohio University’s annual 48-Hour Shootout on Feb. 11, 2022. The team’s five-minute film, “Thank Y’all”, an office-based Western, did not place in the final contest but racked up thousands of views on YouTube within days after its completion.

Film student rubbing their eyes as they work on their computer during the 48-hour shootout

Director Akira Jakkson adds closing credits in Adobe Premiere Pro on the morning of Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022. The editing crew of Team Movie met up in the Media Arts and Studies recording lab in Schoonover Center. With only hours to go before the deadline, the team is exhausted, focused and caffeinated.

John Mullaly performs a fighting sequence in the “Quest for Allitrot” at Strouds Run State Park as part of the Magical/Fantasy genre theme film entry of for the 48- Hour Shootout

John Mullaly performs a fighting sequence in the “Quest for Allitrot” at Strouds Run State Park as part of the Magical/Fantasy genre theme film entry of for the 48- Hour Shootout.

Maria Gian plays her guitar while she takes a break from filming with Aaron Bryan at 1:57 p.m. during the 48-Hour Shootout at Ohio University

Maria Gian plays her guitar while she takes a break from filming with Aaron Bryan at 1:57 p.m. during the 48-Hour Shootout at Ohio University on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Athens, Ohio.

Maria Gian, Aaron Bryan and Maggie Sorci react to their kissing scene at 4:22 p.m. during the 48-Hour Shootout at Ohio University on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Athens, Ohio

Maria Gian, Aaron Bryan and Maggie Sorci react to their kissing scene at 4:22 p.m. during the 48-Hour Shootout at Ohio University on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Athens, Ohio. The final video, “Hot Plumber Toothpaste Mania,” did not end up placing in the competition.

Maria Gian, Aaron Bryan and Maggie Sorci react to their kissing scene at 4:22 p.m. during the 48-Hour Shootout at Ohio University on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Athens, Ohio. The final video, “Hot Plumber Toothpaste Mania,” did not end up placing in the competition.

You can view the winning films below and the other film entries on the School of Media Arts & Studies Youtube page.

First Place Winner - Act Normal

Second Place - Quest for Allitrot

Third Place - The Salty Creepster

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