Get Ready for An Amazing Challenge!
The weekend? August 14 - 16, 2020
The challenge? To make a film in only 48 hours!
Filmmakers from all over the Boston, MA area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. The winning film will go up against films from around the world at Filmapalooza 2021 for a chance at the grand prize and an opportunity to screen at the Cannes Film Festival 2021 Short Film Corner.
Registration Fees
In response to the coronavirus we've reduced our 2020 prices.
- Early Bird: $128 USD/team ends Fri, Jul 24
(reduced from $148, a savings of $20) - Regular: $138 USD/team ends Mon, Aug 10
(reduced from $168, a savings of $30) - Late: $148 USD/team ends Fri, Aug 14
(reduced from $188, a savings of $40)
Kickoff Event
- Fri, Aug 14, 2020 @ 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dropoff Event
- Sun, Aug 16, 2020
by 7:30pm to be on-time
Premiere Screenings
- Tue, Aug 25, 2020
- The Somerville Theatre
- 55 Davis Square, Somerville
Required Media
- Video Codec: No Proprietary Codecs
- Media: USB Thumb Drive
- File Type: MPEG 4 (.mp4), Quicktime (.mov)
- Resolution: HD 1080 (1920x1080), HD 720 (1280x720), SD
Notes
We will not be able to return your media to you, so be prepared to part with it at the Dropoff!
Participating Teams
Here are some of the teams that will be making a short film for Boston in only 48 hours.
Films from Previous Years
An Explanation of Loneliness Boston, MA 48HFP 2019
The bank heist Boston, MA 48HFP 2019
Fertility Boston, MA 48HFP 2019
Perfect Proposals Boston, MA 48HFP 2019
Global Sponsor
Local Sponsors
