The Shootout is a worldwide competition in which filmmaking teams are given a common theme at the start and then have 72 hours to write, shoot, edit, and complete short films up to five minutes in length. Teams compete for network mentorships (NBC, etc.), to be seen by the Executive Director of Primetime Casting for ABC, cash, prizes and the chance to have their films screened at the prestigious Asian American International Film Festival (“AAIFF”).