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48 Hour Film Holiday Project - Washington, DC
Get Set to Make a Movie!
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When?
6
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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.
Try something new, level up your filmmaking, and join our community.
Sign up your team today! Make a movie!
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DC Holiday 48 Hour Film Project 2026: Virtual Team Connections + Q&AMore detailsjue., 22 de oct. de 2026 18:00RSVP via Facebook Link to Livestream / Online EventDC Holiday 48 Hour Film Project 2026: Virtual Team Connections + Q&AThu, Oct 22, 2026 6:00 PMDC Holiday 48 Hour Film Project 2026: Virtual Team Connections + Q&ARSVP via Facebook
Join us on **Thursday, October 22 from 6:00–8:00 PM** for our final virtual networking and information session before the DC Holiday 48 Hour Film Project kicks off in November.
This event is designed for filmmakers who are still **forming teams, looking to join a team, searching for cast or crew, or simply have questions before competition weekend.**
Both sessions will be hosted on **Google Meet**. Participants must RSVP to receive the meeting link.
**RSVP LINK:**
https://forms.gle/MHGX9CmjHskbGvcA7
After submitting your RSVP, we’ll email you the Google Meet link before the event.
EVENT SCHEDULE
SESSION 1: INFORMATION + Q&A
**6:00 PM–6:55 PM**
DC Producers **James Lewis and Stephanie Cristancho** will answer questions and help filmmakers prepare for the Holiday 48.
Topics may include:
• How the 48 Hour Film Project works
• Competition rules and required elements
• Holiday-themed genres
• Registration and team formation
• What to expect during competition weekend
• Opportunities for actors and crew
• Kickoff, submission, screenings and next steps
Whether this is your first 48 or you’re a returning filmmaker, bring your questions.
SESSION 2: TEAM CONNECTIONS + NETWORKING
**7:00 PM–8:00 PM**
This session is focused on helping filmmakers make the connections they still need before competition weekend.
If you’re a **team leader looking for cast or crew**, or a filmmaker looking for a team to join, be ready to introduce yourself and share what you’re looking for.
Attendees may briefly share:
• Their filmmaking experience and interests
• The skills or positions they can bring to a team
• The cast or crew positions they still need
• Whether they are forming a team or looking to join one
Actors, directors, writers, producers, editors, cinematographers, camera operators, sound professionals, composers, makeup artists, production designers and filmmakers of all experience levels are welcome.
Feel free to have your **portfolio, résumé, reel, website, social media or contact information** ready to share in the group chat.
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
The **DC Holiday 48 Hour Film Project** takes place **November 6–8, 2026**.
Teams will have one weekend to write, shoot, edit and submit an original short film based on a holiday-themed genre and required creative elements.
Completed films will premiere at the **AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center**. The winning film will advance to **Filmapalooza** and may also be considered through the 48 Hour Film Project’s pathway to the **Cannes Short Film Corner**.
IMPORTANT DATES
**Virtual Team Connections + Q&A:** October 22
**Final In-Person Team Matchmaking at The Square:** October 27
**Competition Weekend:** November 6–8
**Premiere Screenings:** November 19–22
**Best of DC Holiday:** December 3
FILM TEAM REGISTRATION
https://www.48hourfilm.com/dc/holiday/2026
**Come with questions. Come looking for collaborators. Come ready to make connections before the clock starts.**DC 48 Holiday : Final In Person Team MatchmakingMore detailsmar., 27 de oct. de 2026 18:00RSVP via FacebookDC 48 Holiday : Final In Person Team MatchmakingTue, Oct 27, 2026 6:00 PMJoin us on Tuesday, October 27 from 6:00–8:00 PM at The Square for our final in-person networking and team-building event before the DC Holiday 48 Hour Film Project begins.RSVP via Facebook
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