48 Hour Film Project - Detroit

Larry Gentry
Larry Gentry
City Producer
George Ansara
George Ansara
Assistant City Producer

Get Set to Make a Movie!

When? 24 - 26 Jul 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.

Sign up your team today! Make a movie!

Events
  2. Kickoff
    More details
    Fri, Jul 24, 2026 6:00 PM
    Eastern Palace Club 21509 John R road Hazel Park, Mi 48030
  3. Dropoff
    Sun, Jul 26, 2026 by 7:30 PM to be On Time / Eligible
    Online via www.48hourfilm.com
  4. Premiere Screenings
    Sun, Aug 2, 2026 1:00 PM
    The Redford Theater 17360 Lahser Rd, Detroit, MI 48219
Teams

52 Scripts

Cool Kids Club

HFC Film Hawks

Huh?

Midnight Oil Productions

MotorCity MacGuffins

Play Nice

RKS productions

Rollin' Detroit Films

Rough Cuts

SkyRat

Team: Up

The SIDELOT. Studio

We 8 With That

White Midnight

Y2A Media

Sponsors

Local Sponsors

Co-Organizers

VIP Sponsors

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