48 Hour Film Project - Washington DC

Christina Ruppert
Christina Ruppert
City Producer
James Lewis
James Lewis
City Producer
Stephanie Cristancho
Stephanie Cristancho
City Producer

Get Set to Make a Movie!

When? 2 - 4 May 2025
Goal? Make a FILM in 48 hours and attend its PREMIERE SCREENING!!

From Film Weekend Kickoff… to Screening… to Awards…

Gather Teammates – Friends/Colleagues/Family!

Write, shoot and edit a short film based on the genre you draw at The Kickoff and the required character, prop, and line assigned for your city.

Premiere YOUR film!

Celebrate with Awards, including Audience Award.

The winner of Best Film goes to Filmapalooza in March 2026, and is eligible for a spot in our screening at the Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner!

Try something new, level up your filmmaking, and join our community.

Sign up your team today! Make a movie!

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  1. Kickoff
    Fri, May 2, 2025 5:00 PM
  2. Dropoff
    Sun, May 4, 2025
    by 7:30 PM to be on-time
    Online via www.48hourfilm.com
  3. Premiere Screenings
    Group A: Thu, May 15, 2025 7:00 PM
    Group B: Thu, May 15, 2025 9:30 PM
    Group C: Fri, May 16, 2025 7:00 PM
    Group D: Fri, May 16, 2025 9:30 PM
    AFI Silver Theatre 8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
  4. Best of Screening & Award Show
    Thu, Jun 5, 2025 7:00 PM
    AFI Silver Theatre 8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
Teams

Actors with Strings

Awfully Serious Filmmakers

Discordian Films

DJM Productions

Happy House Pictures

Hunt & Ryde Productions

Kingdom Glory Works

Love Is A Lion

Queer & A*tistic Productions

R Street Films

Roll for Initiative

Team WIFV

Team Yay Movies!

The Bloodline

Sponsors

Our Partners

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Filmmaking Rules
Competition Rules
Frequently Asked Questions
Judging & Prizes
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