48 Hour Film Project - Providence

Mel  Rainsberger
Mel Rainsberger
City Producer

The countdown to DROP OFF has begun…

When? 26 - 28 jun 2026
Goal? Make a FILM in 48 hours and attend its PREMIERE SCREENING!!

Movie magic comes to 48 Hour Film Project - Providence 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!

Character
Paul or Paula Lentil - musician
Line
“I have just three words for you.”
Prop
a Brown Paper Lunch Bag
Dropoff:
01 : 14 : 13 : 11
domingo
by 19:30 to be on-time
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  1. Dropoff
    dom, 28 de jun de 2026 by 19:30 to be On Time / Eligible
  2. Premiere Screenings
    More details
    Group A: ter, 14 de jul de 2026 18:30
    Group B: ter, 14 de jul de 2026 20:30
    Group C: qua, 15 de jul de 2026 18:30
    Group D: qua, 15 de jul de 2026 20:30
    Link to Livestream / Online Event
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