Things are rounding into shape for our ninth annual shindig. Here are the most current dates for your partying and filmmaking pleasure.


Friday, July 25 -- Our homage to the frontier, the ceremonial Shotgun Start, kicks off Friday night about 7 pm at Albuquerque Studios. Then follow the crowd to our opening night party.

Friday, July 25 -- Our Opening Night bash takes over the Atrium at the Hyatt Regency downtown from 8 pm on.

Saturday, July 26 -- Shooting commences all over Albuquerque. Stayed tuned for updates every day from on location.

Wednesday, July 30 -- Bring us your tired, weary and poor crew members and get 'em a drink at the always wild Wrap Party. You'll find us in the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency, starting at 7 pm.

Friday, Aug. 1 -- Celebrate the work of local filmmakers. 
    MASSIVE CINEMA
Join us in the Grand Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency from 3-6 pm for the launch of the Massive Cinema, including a workshop and expo sponsored by Intel, Albuquerque Studios and the American Film Institute.
    BEST OF THE 48 HOUR FILM PROJECT/NEW MEXICO
Come see the magic worked by local film crews during the recent 48 Hour Film Project, and get a sneak preview of the movie that will compete with the Shootout films on Saturday. Join us in the Grand Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency from 8-10 pm to watch the best of and find out who won.

Saturday, Aug. 2 -- The Shootout climaxes with the Gala Premiere screening of our seven short movies, plus the winner from the 48 Hour Film Project, in a fight for the soon-to-be-coveted Palm de Grease. Join us starting at 7 pm. at the Kiva Auditorium inside the Convention Center. Then stay tuned for the awards ceremony, and a post-premiere bash across the street. Order your tickets here.

Saturday, Aug. 2 -- Follow us across Civic Plaza to the Post-Premiere Party in the Grand Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency where you can mingle with filmmakers and crew 'til the break of dawn.