48 Hour Film Project - Aberdeen

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

Get Set to Make a Movie!

Registration opens Mon, Aug 31, 2026 12:00 AM

When? 6 - 8 Nov 2026
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 2027, 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.

Buckle up, Aberdeen!

  • Every team will receive our custom challenge coin

  • BEST FILM will win £1500 towards your trip to Filmapalooza 2027 in Curaçao

  • BEST DIRECTOR will win an Explorer 2 Bag from BRAW

  • A limited number of bursaries are available if the entry fee is a barrier, just type "busrary" under "uniqueness"

Events
  1. Registration Opens
    Mon Aug 31, 2026
  3. Dropoff
    Sun, Nov 8, 2026 by 7:30 PM to be On Time / Eligible
    Online via www.48hourfilm.com
  4. Premiere Screenings
    More details
    Group A: Sun, Nov 15, 2026 4:00 PM
    Group B: Sun, Nov 15, 2026 7:30 PM
    The Lemon Tree 5 W N St, Aberdeen AB24 5AT
  5. Awards Ceremony
    More details
    Sun, Nov 15, 2026 9:30 PM
    The Lemon Tree 5 W N St, Aberdeen AB24 5AT
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