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48 Hour Film Project - Asheville
Get Set to Make a Movie!
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When?
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10 Aug 2025
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 2026, 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.
Sign up your team today! Make a movie!
Are you ready for a challenge?
✅ All films will premiere in Asheville Pizza & Brewing
🏆 The Best Film of Asheville will be screened at our annual, international film festival Filmapalooza (Lisbon, 2026)
🌍 Join a worldwide community of filmmakers, right here in Asheville
Whether you're a seasoned filmmaker or brand new to movie-making, this is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, meet others in the local film community, and have a ton of fun.
📅 Kickoff: August 8 at 6pm
🎟️ Register your team today — don’t miss out on the action!
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Screening: A Selection of Award Winning Films + Q&A DirectorsMore detailsTue, Jul 15, 2025 4:45 PMScreening: A Selection of Award Winning Films + Q&A DirectorsTue, Jul 15, 2025 4:45 PMJoin us for an inspiring evening as we showcase some of the best short films from previous 48 Hour Film Project competitions in Asheville. Witness the creativity, talent, and storytelling power that’s emerged from our local community over the years.
After the screening, stick around for an intimate Q&A with past winning directors and the City Producer, where we’ll dive into behind-the-scenes stories, tips for this year’s competition, and the evolution of Asheville’s indie film scene.
🎟 Free & open to the public – whether you're a filmmaker, film lover, or future participant!Networking Filmmakers & ArtistsMore detailsTue, Jul 15, 2025 7:00 PMNetworking Filmmakers & ArtistsTue, Jul 15, 2025 7:00 PMJoin us for our first networking event of the season—an open gathering for filmmakers, actors, writers, editors, musicians, and creatives of all kinds. Whether you're a 48 Hour Film Project veteran or curious about joining for the first time, this is your chance to connect with potential teammates, share ideas, and get excited about what's coming.Kick-offMore detailsFri, Aug 8, 2025 5:00 PMKick-offFri, Aug 8, 2025 5:00 PMThis is it! At the Kick-Off event, you’ll receive your team’s genre, character, line of dialogue, and prop—then the 48-hour countdown starts. From this moment on, it’s go-time. Bring your energy, your creativity, and your focus. The clock is ticking, and your film is waiting to be made.DropfoffSun, Aug 10, 2025 7:00 PMDeadline meets adrenaline!
This is your virtual finish line. Upload your completed film, take a deep breath, and join us online to celebrate the wild 48-hour journey. Whether you're running on caffeine or pure joy, come share the moment with fellow filmmakers, swap stories, and give yourselves a virtual high-five.Premiere ScreeningsMore detailsSat, Aug 16, 2025 5:00 PMPremiere ScreeningsSat, Aug 16, 2025 5:00 PM🎬✨ Be the first to witness the magic created in just 48 hours!
Join us for the official Premiere Screenings of Asheville’s 48 Hour Film Project. Local filmmakers had just one weekend to write, shoot, and edit a short film — now it’s time to watch their work light up the big screen.
📍 Each screening group features a curated selection of wildly creative, heart-pounding, and often hilarious short films made by Asheville’s boldest storytellers.
🌟 Meet the teams, cheer for your favorites, and see who might take home an award!
This is not just a screening — it’s a celebration of storytelling, collaboration, and community.Awards CeremonyMore detailsSat, Sep 6, 2025 1:00 PMAwards CeremonySat, Sep 6, 2025 1:00 PM🎬 The 48HFP Asheville Awards Night
A Night to Celebrate the Stories We Created Together
After a whirlwind weekend of filmmaking, it’s time to dim the lights, roll out the red carpet, and honor the bold, the brilliant, and the brave.
The 48 Hour Film Project Asheville Awards Ceremony brings our community together for one unforgettable evening—where laughter, tears, and applause echo through the theater. We’ll screen the top films, recognize outstanding performances, and celebrate the incredible talent that powered this year’s competition.
From Best Film to Best Acting, from Cinematography to Audience Favorite—this is your moment to shine.
✨ Come dressed to impress. Cheer on your fellow filmmakers. Let’s raise a glass to the magic of stories told in just 48 hours.Airlock Films
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