Online Summer Film Challenge US - Summer 48

Christina  Ruppert
Christina Ruppert
City Producer

Préparez vous à faire un film!

Quand ? 31 juil. - 2 août 2026
Objectif ? Make a FILM in 48 hours, then see it PREMIERE!! All online!!

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 receive at The Kickoff and the required character, prop, and line assigned. Cities from across the US are the focus of this inaugural project. See list below.

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!

Summer 48 Cities include:
Sacramento, CAFresno, CASpokane, WAPhoenix, AZBoise, IDCheyenne, WYFargo, NDBismark, NDSioux Falls, SDRapid City, SDDuluth, MNGrand Rapids, MIOmaha, NELincoln, NEWichita, KSSpringfield, MOOklahoma City, OKTulsa, OKEl Paso, TXLaredo, TXMcAllen-Edinburgh-Mission, TXMemphis, TNJackson, MSBirmingham, ALHuntsville, ALMontgomery, AL

DON'T MISS...
1. What's the 48? Plus, Networking!
2. AMA with Mark Ruppert!
3. Early Bird Deadline!

What's the 48? Plus, Networking!
Wed., July 8th at 8pm EST

Producer Christina Ruppert will talk about the Summer 48 and provide Tips and Tricks for a Successful Summer 48 film weekend! Join us on Zoom.

IMPORTANT: RSVP to receive the link!
https://zfrmz.com/O0sGEi9tZKSb6WzIK0Pv

AMA with Mark Ruppert
Tues., July 14th at 9pm EST

Have questions about the 48 Hour Film Project? Wondering how it works, what makes teams successful, or where it's headed next?

Join 48HFP Founder Mark Ruppert for a live "Ask Me Anything" session. Mark will answer your questions, share stories from the project's history, and offer insights from years of working with filmmakers around the world.

Whether you're a first-time participant, a veteran 48er, or simply curious about the filmmaking community, this is your chance to connect directly with the founder. Bring your questions—the conversation is up to you!

IMPORTANT: RSVP to receive the link!
https://zfrmz.com/trs3U75hk01qgK2pGqXO

Early Bird Deadline: July 14th!
Register Your Team!

More about the Summer 48 2026: 
No 48 near you? Turn a weekend into a movie, with the Summer 48!

Write, shoot and edit a short film (4-7 minutes) over a weekend. It screens in our online Premieres, part of an international competition.

Cities across the US! (See our target list, but others welcome as well!)
Early Bird Registration Deadlnie: July 14th
Film Weekend: July 31 - Aug. 2nd
Online Premiere Screening: August 7th
Online Awards Ceremony: August 30th

*The winner of Best Film receives their Caribbean Premiere at Filmapalooza 2027 in Curacao!

REGISTRATION is OPEN!
https://www.48hourfilm.com/team-registration
(Choose US>>> Summer 48.)

FIRST YEAR DISCOUNT: $26 OFF!!! (Use code: SUMMER48FILMSPECIAL)

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Event Times are displayed in US Eastern unless indicated otherwise.
  1. Online Meetup: "What's the 48?", Plus Networking!
    More details
    mer. 8 juil. 2026 20:00
  2. Ask Me Anything -- Zoom Style (with Mark Ruppert, 48HFP Founder)
    More details
    mar. 14 juil. 2026 21:00
  3. "Summer 48" Teams Only -- Connect!
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    dim. 26 juil. 2026 17:00
  4. Kickoff
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    ven. 31 juil. 2026 19:00
  5. Dropoff
    dim., 2 août 2026 by 19:30 to be On Time / Eligible
  6. SUMMER 48 PREMIERE SCREENINGS
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    ven. 7 août 2026 20:00
  7. SUMMER 48 AWARDS CEREMONY
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    dim. 30 août 2026 16:00

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