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Movie magic comes to 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh this weekend! Teams of filmmakers will receive their genre and required elements at the Kickoff Friday, then hit the road to write, shoot and edit their short films.
It’s not too late to join the fun! Register your team now!
All completed films will screen at their WORLD PREMIERE! Plan to attend this exciting event, where this weekend’s films will be showcased.
Here are some important notes for 48HFP filmmakers:
- Team Leader Agreement: This document must be filled out by the Team Leader and uploaded to the Team Dash page prior to Kickoff. Download the form here. Find upload instructions here.
- Kickoff: At least one member of the team must attend the Kickoff event to receive genres and the required elements assignment.
- Elements: The required elements include the character, prop and line. (Double check them here 1 hour after kickoff.)
- Media: You must submit your film according to the formats listed on your Team Dashboard.
- Documents: You must upload the required filmmaker paperwork on Sunday by midnight. Prepare for this and download here.
- Rules: Make sure that your film complies with our Filmmaking Rules and Competition Rules. For questions, go to the FAQ.
- Weekend Questions: If you have a question during the filmmaking weekend that’s not answered in the rules or FAQ, contact your city producer by phone or text. If you email or message on social media instead, you may not receive an answer in time.
- Drop Off: Your film and paperwork must be uploaded to your team page on your Dash.
Be safe! Make great films! Good luck!
See you at Kickoff!
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Kickoff starts at 6:00 PM on May 15, 2026 at The Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University.
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KickoffMore detailsFri, May 15, 2026 6:00 PMKickoffFri, May 15, 2026 6:00 PMWe will give you the required prompts, your genres at random, and alot of info. It will not start early. It will not end early. Be on time or early to the event! There will be a line.
The Venue holds 550 people. Most teams just send 2 people with the rest of the team somewhere ready to start writing immediately. You can bring who ever you want. EACH TEAM MUST SEND SOMEONE TO THE KICK OFF.
We will live stream this event for other team members.Premiere ScreeningsMore detailsGroup A: Sat, May 30, 2026 6:00 PMGroup B: Sat, May 30, 2026 8:30 PMGroup C: Sun, May 31, 2026 6:00 PMGroup D: Sun, May 31, 2026 8:30 PMGroup E: Mon, Jun 1, 2026 7:00 PMPremiere ScreeningsSat, May 30, 2026 6:00 PMGet ready for some awesome screenings on the biggest screen in the area!Wrap PartyThu, Jun 4, 2026 6:30 PMEveryone is a winner at the wrap party! Invite your entire team! It's free to get in. It's an ALL AGES event.
Lawrence Hall has several food options under one roof. ( You have to buy your own food. ) At Lawrence Hall, there are several ways to order food and drink. Come in, find a seat, and scan the QR code that’s attached to your table. The menus for Cuddy’s, Loaded, La Palapa, Toma and Dear James will all show up through the QR code and you can order as you like.
If you prefer not to order by QR code you can head directly to the kitchen of your choice, and/or the bar and order in person. It’s still fun to talk to real humans! There's Ice cream too (which is better than any human).
We’ll give out Best Poster, Best Trailer, and team leaders will give out Unsung Hero awards at the Wrap Party!
Get your free tickets here: https://www.tixtree.com/e/the-2026-pittsburgh-48-hour-film-project-wrap-party-f8631636bbf9Encore Screening! / Awards Show!More detailsSat, Jun 13, 2026 6:30 PMEncore Screening! / Awards Show!Sat, Jun 13, 2026 6:30 PMCOME PICK UP ALL THAT GOLD.Blind Tiger FilmsBona FideCarnegie ScreenwritersCrick BoysExit 95Jelko FilmsPrism ProductionsRoosevelt AcresThe C47sTraffic Actually ProductionsUpside Down ScriptWhite MidnightBokeh Pictures presents "Bokeh of Destruction"Cherry StreetEssence, LLCFirebird FilmsFlickerOut FilmsGood One MediaHello World StudiosHuman Fly StudiosIncline ProductionsJackalope StudiosJetpackSharkThe Plant Barcode SyndicateyarddogBock productionsCAPA -Magical Motion PicturesdinnerbirdsEXPERIMENTAL ProductionsGreening ProductionsKiss of Fire FilmsMEGnificentPalladium ProductionsPrimaryMeatPullie ProductionsSavage Art ProductionsThe Rock StarsTimeless media32 Hot DogsAgralo StudioArgonaut_14Dream Logic MediaEverything But the NameGrace Rocky Save StarsImpaled FilmsIn Res MediaPhones & DronesShook Earth MediaSuspek ProductionsThe Shadowframe Strikes BackB-Theory ProductionsBox CrushBoxCrushDespicable MinYinzEasily Forgotten ProductionsGranny ProductionsJB FilmsLincoln Park Performing Arts SchoolLumen ProductionsOne 48 After AnotherSTEEL HORSE FILMSThe Theatrical ThreeSponsors
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