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48 Hour Film Project - Richmond

Lisa Giles

City Producer

Winners will be announced soon.

Our judges are currently reviewing the films made over the weekend of 5-7 Jun 2026. They are deliberating on a range of awards, including Best Film, which will go on to represent 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond at Filmapalooza 2027 and compete for Best 48HFP Film of 2026.

Character
Sierra or Simon Rose - Inventor

Line
“We don't have as much time as you think.” OR “We do not have as much time as you think.”

Prop
a Yoyo

Your 48 Hour Film Project win could take you from a weekend filmmaking challenge to TV exposure across Central Virginia.

Winners at this year’s Richmond 48 Hour Film Project in these categories will have a chance to be featured in a WRIC 8 News at 9 spotlight interview:

🏆 Best Film
🎟️ Audience Choice
🎬 Best Directing
🎥 Best Cinematography
🎼 Best Original Score
🎭 Best Actress
🎭 Best Actor

Whether you’re a filmmaker, actor, composer, cinematographer, or first-time storyteller, this is your chance to create something unforgettable and be recognized for it.

And, yes. Curacao and Cannes are also on the table!

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