48 Hour Film Project - Edinburgh

Louise E Knowles
Louise E Knowles
City Producer
Sam Goldblatt
Sam Goldblatt
City Producer

Get Set to Make a Movie!

When? 23 - 25 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!

Events
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  2. Kickoff
    Fri, May 23, 2025 6:00 PM
  3. Dropoff
    Sun, May 25, 2025
    by 7:30 PM to be on-time
    Online via www.48hourfilm.com
  4. Premiere Screenings
    Group A: Tue, Jun 3, 2025 5:00 PM
    Group B: Tue, Jun 3, 2025 7:30 PM
    Group C: Wed, Jun 4, 2025 5:00 PM
    Group D: Wed, Jun 4, 2025 7:30 PM
    Group E: Thu, Jun 5, 2025 7:30 PM
    The Cameo Cinema 38 Home Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH3 9LZ, UK
Teams

A Big Face Goes Bleh

Alpaca Pictures

Clydebuilt Films

Darmok & Jalad

Dreich Films

Film Films, a subsidiary of Production Productions

Nice Things

Ruff, Ruff Dog Productions

S21 Studio (formerly scottish21studio)

Scream

Spill The Beans

Strange Goose Productions

Sponsors

Local Sponsors

Genres
Production Documents
Filmmaking Rules
Competition Rules
Frequently Asked Questions
Judging & Prizes
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