48 Hour Film Project - Denver

Ilya Kushnir
Ilya Kushnir
City Producer

Get Set to Make a Movie!

Registration opens Mon, May 25, 2026 12:00 AM

When? 31 Jul - 2 Aug 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.

Events
  1. Registration Opens
    Mon May 25, 2026
  2. Kickoff
    More details
    Fri, Jul 31, 2026 5:30 PM
    Joy Squad Denver 1221 Pecos St Unit 100, Denver, CO 80204
  3. Dropoff
    Sun, Aug 2, 2026 by 7:30 PM to be On Time / Eligible
    Online via www.48hourfilm.com
  4. Premiere Screenings
    Group A: Fri, Aug 14, 2026 6:00 PM
    Group B: Fri, Aug 14, 2026 8:30 PM
    Group C: Sat, Aug 15, 2026 6:00 PM
    Group D: Sat, Aug 15, 2026 8:30 PM
    The Bug 3654 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211
  5. Best Of Screening
    Sun, Aug 23, 2026 6:00 PM
    The Bug 3654 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211
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