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48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh

PJ Gaynard

City Producer

When? 25 - 27 Apr 2025
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 2026, 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.

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!