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 5月 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
    月 2026年2月23日
  2. DC 48HFP KICKOFF
    More details
    2026年5月1日 金 17:30
    To Be Announced!
  3. Dropoff
    日, 2026年5月3日 by 19:30 to be On Time / Eligible
    Online via www.48hourfilm.com
  4. DC 48HFP PREMIERES
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    Group A: 2026年5月14日 木 19:00
    Group B: 2026年5月14日 木 21:30
    Group C: 2026年5月15日 金 19:00
    Group D: 2026年5月15日 金 21:30
    AFI Silver Theatre 8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
  5. BEST of DC 48HFP & AWARDS!
    More details
    2026年6月4日 木 19:00
    AFI Silver Theatre 8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
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