Genre Requirement 48 Hour Film Project
At the Kickoff Event each team draws TWO genres from a hat.
At the Kickoff Event each team will be assigned two genres - one from Group #1 and one from Group #2 as listed below. Your team may decide which one to use for your film. For years we've had everyone's favorite pairing Musical or Western, but now each and every genre will be paired.

With this change, the Wild Card option has been eliminated. Your film must be true to one of the genres you have selected — and no trading with other teams!
Got it all? Well, be warned... We switch up the options each year - just to keep you on your toes!!
Required Elements
In addition to drawing a genre, each team will be required to include an assigned character, prop and line of dialogue at the Kickoff Event.
Combining Genres
You may combine genres (e.g., a silent comedic buddy film) - however, your official assigned genre must be clearly represented in the mix.
Adherence to Assignment
Did you know judges base part of their scores on a film’s adherence to assignment? This refers to the genre and required elements.
Genre Group #1: 2019 48 Hour Film Project
Action / Adventure

Comedy

Dark Comedy

Detective / Cop

Drama

Fantasy

Horror

Musical

Mystery

Romance

School Film

Sci Fi

Thriller / Suspense

Western

Genre Group #2: 2019 48 Hour Film Project
Animal Film

Buddy Film

Climate Film

Family Film

Fish Out of Water

Generation Gap

Mockumentary

Period Piece

Road Movie

Slapstick

Sports Film

Spy / Espionage

Vacation / Holiday Film
