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were comprised of mainly dents and not just current ents. We had graduates, ts and animation students honed talents on the film- e ‘After 2’, ‘Counterpro- ers’ and ‘The Revered’. All o the challenge and came ome of the best industry try, with four very different films. Al Samadi from ‘Counter- m to see what she thought t 48 hours to complete the s to the limits. Gladly, as I started to envisage how I t made it easier to begin. ork with, and that allowed ven with all the problems for us was to keep it as ould say that we accom- with just two hours of sleep t was one of the best and nces I’ve ever had.” ithin just 48 hours the short film us to the limits. INDEX Film Competition This was the first film competition of its kind in Amman, Jordan, for amateurs, and was re- ceived with great enthusiasm and excitement. This was a challenge that no serious film- maker would want to miss. The majority were students; past and present, of SAE, and the majority of the winners were also past and present students of SAE Amman! Way to go SAE Amman! n INFOBOX The categories were: best use of character, best use of dialogue, best use of prop, best actor, best editing, best cinematography, best directing, best late film, audience award, runner up and best film, and every category included SAE Amman students. It is clear who the real winner is! Counterproductive Pictures won the runner up prize, coming an unbe- lievably close second to After 2’s film, both of which will be competing in the semi-finals of the 48 Hour Film Project in Hollywood next March (2013). Thisisacleartestamenttothestudents’commitment and hard work and I for one could not be prouder of the contestants, my colleagues, and the future of our industry, especially in Jordan and the region. n

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