48 Hour Film Project - Washington DC

Christina  Ruppert
Christina Ruppert
City Producer
James  Lewis
James Lewis
City Producer
Stephanie  Cristancho
Stephanie Cristancho
City Producer

Get Set to Make a Movie!

Registration opens Mon, Feb 23, 2026 12:00 AM

When? 1 - 3 May 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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  1. Registration Opens
    Mon Feb 23, 2026
  2. DC 48HFP KICKOFF
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    Fri, May 1, 2026 5:30 PM
  3. Dropoff
    Sun, May 3, 2026 by 7:30 PM to be On Time / Eligible
  4. DC 48HFP PREMIERES
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    Group A: Thu, May 14, 2026 7:00 PM
    Group B: Thu, May 14, 2026 9:30 PM
    Group C: Fri, May 15, 2026 7:00 PM
    Group D: Fri, May 15, 2026 9:30 PM
  5. BEST of DC 48HFP & AWARDS!
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    Thu, Jun 4, 2026 7:00 PM

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