48 Hour Film Project

Movie magic comes to 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh this weekend! Teams of filmmakers will receive their genre and required elements at the Kickoff Friday, then hit the road to write, shoot and edit their short films.

All completed films will screen at their WORLD PREMIERE! Plan to attend this exciting event, where this weekend’s films will be showcased.

Here are some important notes for 48HFP filmmakers:

Team Leader Agreement: This document must be filled out by the Team Leader and uploaded to the Team Dash page prior to Kickoff. Download the form here. Find upload instructions here.
Kickoff: At least one member of the team must attend the Kickoff event to receive genres and the required elements assignment.
Elements: The required elements include the character, prop and line. (Double check them here 1 hour after kickoff.)
Media: You must submit your film according to the formats listed on your Team Dashboard.
Documents: You must upload the required filmmaker paperwork on Sunday by midnight. Prepare for this and download here.
Rules: Make sure that your film complies with our Filmmaking Rules and Competition Rules. For questions, go to the FAQ.
Weekend Questions: If you have a question during the filmmaking weekend that’s not answered in the rules or FAQ, contact your city producer by phone or text. If you email or message on social media instead, you may not receive an answer in time.
Drop Off: Your film and paperwork must be uploaded to your team page on your Dash.

Be safe! Make great films! Good luck!

See you at Kickoff!

Our Judges for spring 2025 are Film Critic Sean Collier, Harris Theater Manager Joseph Morrison, and Producer Vickie Toner!

Click HERE to access our spreadsheet if you are looking for cast /crew /a team.

We have a special discount code for team leaders from previous years to sign up for this years 48 at $15 off. Contact PJ Gaynard for more info.

Nominations are now open for The 2025 Pittsburgh 48 Hour Film Project Legacy Award. Click HERE for details.

Teams with 75% or more students (pre-school through grad school and/or trade school) can win every award but are also in the running for the coveted Best Student 48 award. Click HERE to see who's in the running!

In order to win Best Song or Best Musical Score teams must make all of their music during our 48 hours!

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