48 Hour Film Project - Los Angeles

Michael Westphal
Michael Westphal
City Producer
Leanne Westphal
Leanne Westphal
City Producer

Winners will be announced soon.

Our judges are currently reviewing the films made over the weekend of 31 Jul-2 Aug 2026. They are deliberating on a range of awards, including Best Film, which will go on to represent 48 Hour Film Project - Los Angeles at Filmapalooza 2027 and compete for Best 48HFP Film of 2026.

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“I’ll take it from here.” OR “I will take it from here.”
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Join us as we roll out the red carpet at Regal Cinemas North Hollywood for the grand finale of our 25th Anniversary celebration—the 2026 “Best of” Los Angeles Screening & Awards Ceremony! 🎬🏆

Celebrate 25 incredible years of the 48 Hour Film Project as we showcase this year’s nominated and award-winning films created by talented Los Angeles filmmakers—in just 48 hours!

Feel the excitement as we reveal this year’s award winners and crown the 2026 Best Film, which will represent Los Angeles on the global stage at Filmapalooza 2027 in the Caribbean—and could continue all the way to the Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner! 🌍🎞️🇫🇷

This will also be a balloted screening, giving you the opportunity to help select the Best of LA Audience Award winner! 🗳️🏆

🎟️ Get Your “Best of” Tickets Here:
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Seats filled quickly last year, so don’t wait to get yours! Come walk the red carpet, support LA filmmakers, connect with our incredible community, and help us celebrate 25 years of creativity, collaboration, and filmmaking against the clock!

We hope you’ll join us for the final—and biggest—event of our 25th Anniversary festival! 🥂✨

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