Another 48 Hour Film competition coming up. Suggestions?

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Another 48 Hour Film competition is coming up and I'm looking for any tips, recommendations and suggestions on how we could make the best movie possible with the time that we're gonna have.

Of course, it all starts off with a good storyline but technically and workflow wise does anyone have any good tips or tricks?
 
Get someone whose only job will be editing. Get him tapes/cards as soon as possible, preferably during the shoot. Try to have the rough cut done before he/she goes to sleep the second night. That way, the last day, you can know what shots you might need to pick up - before the last-mintue rush. And this allows the director to actually get some sleep that second night, which is crucial.

Of course, as you know, time may not allow this. But it's a good starting point.

Have auditions beforehand, get a bunch of actors - lots of different types and age ranges - who can commit to the weekend, so you don't have to worry as much about finding someone on the spot.

Have some locations scouted out beforehand, both interiors and exteriors (definitely woods/forest, they're very useful).

Have everybody, cast and crew, bring unique stuff they have lying around the house, props, costumes, anything, that could possibly be useful in some way.

Basically, prepare a lot of options beforehand. Much easier than scrambling to find something once the clock's going.

But above all, make sure the people you're going to be working with are in it to have fun, and that you're doing it to have fun as well.
 
My team shot our most recent film in a single, continuous Steadicam take. No editing!! What city are you in?
 
Philadelphia.

I noticed some teams have a lot prepared beforehand. I guess that's ok for this type of competition?

Does it seem unfair that some teams have an advantage of using really high-end equipment?
 
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