48 Hour Film Project - Washington DC

Christina  Ruppert
Christina Ruppert
City Producer
James  Lewis
James Lewis
City Producer
Stephanie  Cristancho
Stephanie Cristancho
City Producer

Get Set to Make a Movie!

Registration opens Mon, Feb 23, 2026 12:00 AM

When? 1 - 3 may. 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.

Happy New Year!

And to celebrate... get the LOWEST rate of the year!

REGISTER NOW for the DC 48 Hour Film Project, May 1-3.

Premiere Screenings of ALL FILMS will be at the incomparablie AFI Silver Theatre, May 14 & 15th!

Don't miss your chance to make a film!

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  1. Registration Opens
    lun. 23 de feb. de 2026
  2. DC 48HFP KICKOFF
    More details
    vie., 1 de may. de 2026 17:30
  3. Dropoff
    dom., 3 de may. de 2026 by 19:30 to be On Time / Eligible
  4. Premiere Screenings
    More details
    Group A: jue., 14 de may. de 2026 19:00
    Group B: jue., 14 de may. de 2026 21:30
    Group C: vie., 15 de may. de 2026 19:00
    Group D: vie., 15 de may. de 2026 21:30
  5. BEST of DC 48HFP & AWARDS!
    More details
    jue., 4 de jun. de 2026 19:00

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