Question 1

How can I participate in SATO48?

Accepted Answer

New to SATO48? Looking to join a team? Want to grow your team? You're in the right place!

SATO48 Presents "The Matchup", making it even easier to get involved with SATO48! Simply share some information about yourself and immediately see any connections with other Matchup participants looking to join or grow their team! You'll see which expertise is available/desired, as well as genres that interest each party.

|| It's up to you to reach out to your Matches to form your teams. Contact information for each party is available on "The Matchup" page. We recommend you begin coordinating your team EARLY, so make sure come back to The Matchup often to see new participants and get started!

By participating in The Matchup, you acknowledge that the contact information you provide will be made available to other participants of The Matchup.

Those looking to RECRUIT additional team members will be removed from The Matchup only once they manually remove themselves on The Matchup page.
Those looking to JOIN a team will be removed from The Matchup upon successful registration to a team. Team Owners, see How do I add people to my team?.

Question 2

How do I sign up for Festival Manager?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

How much does SATO48-2024 cost?

Accepted Answer

Each team is required to pay a $35 registration fee for SATO48 2024. Additional team members can participate in the production of your film at no additional cost.

Question 4

Any great tips & tricks I should know about?

Accepted Answer

Yes !! Definitely. Watch this:

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Question 5

Where can I shoot my film?

Accepted Answer

Anywhere permission is granted; however, surroundings must be respected. Neighbors and local law enforcement authorities should be notified if any proposed staging (e.g., gun play, representations of violence, loud noises, late night, etc.) are being considered for the shoot. If shooting on premises controlled by a member of the filmmaking team, permission must be granted via Location Release forms which are available as part of Festival Manager.

Public spaces are available to use, but check with local and city authorities for details.

When filming in public areas, please post this “PUBLIC NOTICE” sign in visible locations where bystanders could be entering or exiting:

PUBLIC NOTICE

Q: How do I sign up for Festival Manager?

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FILMING IN PROGRESS

(Team Name), is here today filming for SATO48. By entering and remaining on these premises you:

Give your irrevocable consent to be filmed/recorded; and
Grant all rights to enable us to exploit worldwide, in perpetuity, all recordings of you and your likeness made here today.

If you do not wish to be appear in the film, please notify the producer immediately on entry. Contact; (producer’s email, not phone number)

Question 6

Can someone dress/act as a comic book character/CosPlay in the film? I.E:, Wonder Woman, Superman etc..

Accepted Answer

NO, unless trademark and image copyrights permissions to use their likeness have been acquired (you must provide us the paperwork proof if this is the case).

One solution: create original CosPlay characters and imbue them with the qualities of those comic book characters that feed an original storyline, theme, etc.

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