Teams are given three days to complete a short film (five minutes and under). The theme of 2023's Shootout, "DiscrimiNATION: A Thousand Tiny Cuts," created the focal point for the top ten winning line-up of films which included:
GRAND PRIZE: Kevanu by Team Chew Tube
1st Runner Up: Tiny Cuts by Hannah So
2nd Runner Up: Check by Team 3 Pieceus Entertainment
About The Chews: Team Chew Tube
Starting in 2005, Kevin and Angela Chew have been entering the Asian American Film Lab's 72 Hour Shootout every year. They've been lucky enough to snag home a few awards including Most Original Use of Theme for "My Two Faces" (2015), Best Writer for "Shutout" (2018) and Best Actress for Sienna Chew (2017)...and now, the elusive Grand Prize trophy is finally on the mantle.