48 Hour Film Project - Toronto

Christopher  Cherry
Christopher Cherry
City Producer
Steve  Nash
Steve Nash
City Producer

Get Set to Make a Movie!

When? Dates to be determined
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.

🗓️ Registration for the annual Toronto 48 Hour Film Project (our main event) opens July 1. Filmmaking weekend: Oct 16–18, 2026 🎬

🎥 The Horror/Sci-Fi specialty competition is back for another year, and it's going to be awesome!
👻🚀 Filmmaking weekend: May 1–May 3, 2026
✅ Registration opens Feb 1st
As always, ACTRA members can participate 🎭. Best Film advances to Filmapalooza 🏆🌎.

For more info, or to register a team, please visit: https://www.48hourfilm.com/toronto/horror_scifi

Have the best filmmaking experience of your year. ✨ Note: We're limiting the Horror/Sci-Fi registration to 60 teams, so sign up early to secure your spot.⏳

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  1. Registration Opens
    Wed Jul 1, 2026
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