Get Ready for An Amazing Challenge!
The weekend? June 9 - 11, 2023
The challenge? To make a film in only 48 hours!
Filmmakers from all over the Albuquerque, NM area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours.
Write, shoot, and edit a short film over the weekend and see it PREMIERE on the BIG SCREEN!
All Welcome! First-timer to Hobbyists to Amateurs to Professionals!
Take your filmmaking to the NEXT LEVEL!
Wherever you are currently in your filmmaking journey, the 48 Hour Film Project is a valuable next step!
•. Make your FIRST film... the first of many!
•. Create a film (or another film!) for your reel
• Practice new techniques -- in a low-risk setting
•. Find new filmmaking partners to work with, beginning on a (very!) short-term basis
• Create work to help show off your skills to find that next job!
The winning film will go up against films from around the world at Filmapalooza 2024 for a chance at the grand prize and an opportunity to screen at the Cannes Film Festival 2024 Short Film Corner!
Registration Fees
- Early Bird: $158 USD/team ends Mon, May 15
- Regular: $178 USD/team ends Tue, May 30
- Late: $198 USD/team ends Fri, Jun 9
Meet & Greet Networking Event at Story Quest Studios (II)
- Sat, Apr 15, 2023 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
- Story Quest Studios
- 304 WASHINGTON ST. SE ALBUQUERQUE 87108
Are you interested in joining our film festival competition but don’t know where to start? Are you looking for people to join your team? Our free “Meet & Greet” networking events is just what you need! We’ll introduce you to other filmmakers and team leaders who will be participating in this years’ Albuquerque 48 Hour Film Project. This event will be co-hosted by our sponsor Story Quest Studios. We look forward to meeting you in person!
Shooting for the 48: A Prep Workshop with The Albuquerque Film and Media Incubator
- Tickets: $65.23 USD PURCHASE
- Sat, Apr 22, 2023 @ 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Albuquerque Film and Media Incubator
- 4700 Lincoln Road Northeast Suite #118 Albuquerque 87109
Do you want to make the most of your experience for our upcoming Albuquerque 48 Hour Film Project? Then our prep workshops are exactly what you need! In this 4-hour workshop, you will learn strategies for shooting your film. Get key insights, information, and the practice you need to prepare your team!
Meet & Greet Networking Event at Story Quest Studios (III)
- Fri, Apr 28, 2023 @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Story Quest Studios
- 304 WASHINGTON ST. SE ALBUQUERQUE 87108
Are you interested in joining our film festival competition but don’t know where to start? Are you looking for people to join your team? Our free “Meet & Greet” networking events is just what you need! We’ll introduce you to other filmmakers and team leaders who will be participating in this years’ Albuquerque 48 Hour Film Project. This event will be co-hosted by our sponsor Story Quest Studios. We look forward to meeting you in person!
Meet & Greet Networking Event at Story Quest Studios (IV)
- Fri, May 19, 2023 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
- Story Quest Studios
- 304 WASHINGTON ST. SE ALBUQUERQUE 87108
Are you interested in joining our film festival competition but don’t know where to start? Are you looking for people to join your team? Our free “Meet & Greet” networking events is just what you need! We’ll introduce you to other filmmakers and team leaders who will be participating in this years’ Albuquerque 48 Hour Film Project. This event will be co-hosted by our sponsor Story Quest Studios. We look forward to meeting you in person!
Editing for the 48: A Prep Workshop with The Albuquerque Film and Media Incubator
- Tickets: $65.23 USD PURCHASE
- Sat, May 20, 2023 @ 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Albuquerque Film and Media Incubator
- 4700 Lincoln Road Northeast Suite #118 Albuquerque 87109
Do you want to make the most of your experience for our upcoming Albuquerque 48 Hour Film Project? Then our prep workshops are exactly what you need! In this 4-hour workshop you will learn strategies for editing your film. Get key insights, information, and the practice you need to prepare your team!
Meet & Greet Networking Event at Story Quest Studios (V)
- Sun, May 28, 2023 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
- Story Quest Studios
- 304 WASHINGTON ST. SE ALBUQUERQUE 87108
Are you interested in joining our film festival competition but don’t know where to start? Are you looking for people to join your team? Our free “Meet & Greet” networking events is just what you need! We’ll introduce you to other filmmakers and team leaders who will be participating in this years’ Albuquerque 48 Hour Film Project. This event will be co-hosted by our sponsor Story Quest Studios. We look forward to meeting you in person!
Kickoff Event
- Fri, Jun 9, 2023 @ 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- TBD
Our 2023 Albuquerque 48 Hour Film Project competition kicks off Friday, June 9th at 6PM! Remember, at least one member of your team must be at the kick-off event to receive the required elements and random genre. Please arrive early as the competition begins promptly at 7PM!
Dropoff Event
- Sun, Jun 11, 2023
by 7:30pm to be on-time - Virtual via Cinema48
We will also have an in person drop-off at The Albuquerque Film & Media Incubator.
Premiere Screenings
- Sat, Jun 24, 2023
- Guild Cinema
- 3405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque 87106
Participating Teams
Here are some of the teams that will be making a short film.
Local Sponsors
