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The world's weirdest little film festival

Here are the most current dates for your partying and filmmaking pleasure:

July 11 -- The 48 Hour Film Project returns to partner with the Shootout. Screening times TBA. Look for 48 Hour Film Project under "Where and When" on the homepage menu. Go to "Other Events."

July 15-25 -- The always popular Digital Bootcamp returns for the ninth straight year with a variety of below-the-line and above-the-line offerings for filmmakers of all abilities. Stay tuned for the full schedule. Sponsored by CNM and IATSE 480.

July 25 -- Our homage to the frontier, the ceremonial Shotgun Start, kicks off Friday night at a location to be determined. Then follow the crowd to our opening night party.

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

July 30 -- Bring us your tired, weary and poor crew members and buy 'em a drink at the always wild Wrap Party.

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. Then stay tuned for the awards ceremony, and a post-premiere bash downtown.