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48 Hour Film Project - Washington DC
Get Set to Make a Movie!
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When?
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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.
Sign up your team today! Make a movie!
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Networking EventSat, Apr 18, 2026 1:00 PMDC 48 Hour Film Project 2026 Competition: Virtual Networking EventRSVP via Facebook
Join us on Saturday April 18th for two engaging virtual sessions that will provide vital information and valuable networking opportunities for the DC 48 Hour Film Project Competition. Both sessions will be hosted on Google Meet, and participants must RSVP to receive the event link.
RSVP Link : https://forms.gle/qAFXJaz3PyFrxxwQ7
After submitting your RSVP, we will email you the Google Meet link one day before and on the day of the event.
Event Details:
Virtual Session 1: Information & Q&A
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
In this session, Producers James Lewis and Stephanie Cristancho will moderate the discussion and answer any questions you have about the competition. We’ll cover essential details like competition rules, available genres, tips on forming your own team, and more. This session will also include a live Q&A where participants can ask specific questions.
Virtual Session 2: Networking
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
This is your chance to connect with others in the filmmaking community! Whether you're a team leader looking for crew members or a filmmaker seeking to join a team, this session will provide the perfect space to introduce yourself. Producers James Lewis and Stephanie Cristancho will moderate the discussion. When called upon, attendees will introduce themselves and talk about what they are seeking for their team or the skills they can bring to a project.
Be prepared to share links or post relevant information in the group chat to help you connect with others more effectively!
Important Dates:
Team Registration is now Open
Competition Weekend: May 1- 3
Film Team Registration Link: https://www.48hourfilm.com/dcNetworking EventSat, Apr 25, 2026 3:00 PMDC 48 Hour Film ProjectRSVP via Facebook
In-Person Networking Event — April 25
Looking to start or join a team for this year’s DC 48 Hour Film Project?
Join us on Saturday April 25 from 3:00–5:00 PM at:
1850 K St NW, Washington, DC
This is your chance to meet filmmakers from across DC, Maryland, and Virginia and build your team before the competition weekend.
Whether you're:
• A team leader looking for cast and crew
• An actor ready to get on set
• A filmmaker looking to collaborate
Come out, connect, and be part of the community.
No RSVP required — just show up.
About the DC 48 Hour Film Project
Create a short film in just 48 hours — from script to screen — and see it premiere on the big screen.
The competition weekend takes place May 1–3, 2026, where teams draw a genre and receive required elements before racing the clock to complete their film.
Build your team now and lock in your spot.
Register your film team here:
https://www.48hourfilm.com/dcDC 48HFP KICKOFFFri, May 1, 2026 5:30 PMAll teams attend the DC 48HFP Kickoff Event!RSVP via Facebook
Receive your choice of two genres, and the required character, prop and line of dialoge just before 7pm. Then it's off to the races!DC 48HFP PREMIERESMore detailsGroup A: Thu, May 14, 2026 7:00 PMGroup B: Thu, May 14, 2026 9:30 PMGroup C: Fri, May 15, 2026 7:00 PMGroup D: Fri, May 15, 2026 9:30 PMDC 48HFP PREMIERESThu, May 14, 2026 7:00 PMSee ALL the films made in one weekend!BEST of DC 48HFP & AWARDS!More detailsThu, Jun 4, 2026 7:00 PMBEST of DC 48HFP & AWARDS!Thu, Jun 4, 2026 7:00 PMCelebrate the DC 48 Hour Film Project at the BEST of DC 48HFP & AWARDS!
See the top films and celebrate not only the award winners, but all the filmmakers who made a film in just 48 hours!Actors with Strings
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Artemis 3
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Bye Bye Ellie
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DC Collective
DC Media Academy - Filmmaking Program
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Maxout Productions
Midnight Productions
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Neon Brown
Pebbleheart Collective
Queer & A*tistic Productions
R Street Films
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Rated FUS
SOUTH QUARTER FILMWORKS
Surrender Dorothy
Sweet Cypher
Tangerine Tale Studios
Team WIFV
The Bloodline
The Film Room Collective
The Unbearable Lightness of Lamp
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