48 Hour Film Project - 48x8 Animation

From the Friday Kickoff... to Online World Premiere Screening… to Awards...

Gather Teammates - Friends/Colleagues/Family!

Over 16 days (48x8) write, shoot and edit a short animated film based on the genre you draw at The Kickoff and the required character, prop, and line assigned to your team’s time zone.

Premiere YOUR awesome computer or stop motion animated film!

Celebrate with Awards one for Best Computer Animated Film and one for Best Stop Motion Animated Film, and other awards including Audience Award.

The two Best Film winners (Computer and Stop Motion) go to Filmapalooza in March 2027, and are 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.