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48 Hour Film Project - Adelaide
Anita Baltutis
City Producer
Get Set to Make a Movie!
Registration opens
Mon, Jun 1, 2026 12:00 AM
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - Adelaide 2026
- 48 Hour Film Project - Adelaide 2025
- 48 Hour Film Project - Adelaide 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Adelaide 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Adelaide 2022
- 48 Hour Film Project - Adelaide 2021
- 48 Hour Film Project - Adelaide 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - Adelaide 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Adelaide 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - Adelaide 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - Adelaide 2015
When?
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9 Aug 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.
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Schools' Panel SessionMore detailsTue, May 19, 2026 5:30 PMSchools' Panel SessionTue, May 19, 2026 5:30 PMTryBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/DLMUO
This one hour session is designed to prepare student teams for the 48 Hour Film Project. Led by PJ Oaten (actor and 48HFP jury member), Daniel Charlton (ProAV) and Anita Baltutis (Adelaide 48HFP Producer and educator who has mentored student teams), the session covers everything from understanding the competition format and team roles to story development, on-camera performance and practical production tips. Students will gain the tools and confidence to collaborate effectively, tell clear stories under time pressure, and bring their films to life with creativity and professionalism.
Industry Panel and Networking EveningMore detailsTue, May 19, 2026 6:30 PMIndustry Panel and Networking EveningTue, May 19, 2026 6:30 PMJoin us for a FREE evening of inspiration and connection! Register at https://www.trybooking.com/DLMVO
From 6:30pm to 7pm, enjoy casual networking in the Mercury Cinema foyer - a great opportunity to meet fellow creatives, form teams, and talk shop! Remember that some of the best collaborations begin over a drink! Food and snacks are available for purchase at the foyer bar.
Then head into the cinema for an Industry Panel Q&A, featuring insights from past 48 Hour Film Project participants and industry professionals (full list coming soon).
Whether you're a first time participant or returning filmmaker, this session is a great chance to learn from those who have been through it, ask your questions, and get excited for the competition weekend!
All ages welcome.Registration OpensMon Jun 1, 2026Registration OpensMon, Jun 1, 2026 12:00 AMActing For Camera WorkshopMore detailsTue, Jun 23, 2026 6:30 PMActing For Camera WorkshopTue, Jun 23, 2026 6:30 PMRegister at www.trybooking.com/DLMVR
This FREE interactive workshop will explore how to quickly pick up a script and adapt to the fast-paced environment of the 48 Hour Film Project. Participants will gain insight into understanding their role on set, the importance of collaboration, and staying in their lane. The session includes improv games to enhance creativity, build ensemble skills, and encourage networking. There will also be dedicated time to connect with fellow actors, share experiences, and form potential teams for the project.
Nick Launchbury & Brett Archer are working screen actors and co-owners of Prompt Side Actors’ Collective, an Adelaide-based studio focused on film acting and self-taping technique. Drawing on the Howard Fine / Uta Hagen tradition, they combine strong foundational training with practical, on-set skills to help actors deliver authentic, camera-ready performances.
The Next Step: From Emerging Filmmaker to ProfessionalMore detailsTue, Jun 30, 2026 6:30 PMThe Next Step: From Emerging Filmmaker to ProfessionalTue, Jun 30, 2026 6:30 PMWhat does it take to move into the screen industry?
Join us for a FREE evening of insight, connection, and real world industry advice. Register at https://www.trybooking.com/DLMWG
From 6:30pm to 7:00pm, enjoy casual networking in the Mercury Cinema foyer - a great opportunity to meet fellow creatives, form teams, and talk shop. Food and snacks are available for purchase at the foyer bar.
Then head into the cinema for an Industry Panel Q&A exploring what it actually takes to move from emerging filmmaker to professional practice. Featuring a mix of industry professionals and rising creatives, this session will unpack the realities of navigating the next step: building a portfolio, finding opportunities, making connections, finding the right grants and sustaining a creative career.
Bring your questions and be part of the conversation. This is your chance to get practical advice and honest insight into what comes next!
Sound Workshop: Getting It Right In 48 HoursMore detailsWed, Jul 8, 2026 5:30 PMSound Workshop: Getting It Right In 48 HoursWed, Jul 8, 2026 5:30 PMSound can make or break your film. How do you get it right under pressure?
Join the specialist staff at SAE, one of our valued 48HFP partners, for a FREE hands-on session in a professional studio environment. This session will give you the essentials: practical tools, shortcuts and tips to help you capture clean, effective audio when time is tight.
Places are limited (maximum 40 participants), so secure your spot early! Bookings are essential: https://www.trybooking.com/DLMWQ
Genres and StorytellingMore detailsTue, Jul 21, 2026 6:30 PMGenres and StorytellingTue, Jul 21, 2026 6:30 PMA perfect prep session for the genre draw! It's a must!
Register at www.trybooking.com/DLMWZ
In this FREE masterclass & networking event, we will discuss screenwriting tips and best practices, and how to use the 48 Hour Film Project genre requirements to your advantage. In such a short production timeframe, story is the most important element of your film to get right!
This year, there are two new genres: 'Misunderstanding' and 'Moral Dilemma’Premiere ScreeningsGroup A: Mon, Aug 17, 2026 6:30 PMGroup B: Tue, Aug 18, 2026 6:30 PMGroup C: Wed, Aug 19, 2026 6:30 PMGroup D: Thu, Aug 20, 2026 6:30 PMGroup E: Fri, Aug 21, 2026 6:30 PMPremiere ScreeningsAwards NightMore detailsSat, Sep 12, 2026 4:00 PMAwards NightSat, Sep 12, 2026 4:00 PMBest of the Fest films will be screened before dinner, followed by the Awards Ceremony, which will start at 7pm.
Good news! Your ticket covers it all. Come to the Awards Ceremony, the Best of the Fest, or enjoy both. No extra cost, just double the fun! And you’re invited to stay afterward for the afterparty, mingling and celebrating until midnight!
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