Get Ready for An Amazing Challenge!
The weekend? August 23 - 25, 2019
The challenge? To make a film in only 48 hours!
Filmmakers from all over the Chicago, IL area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. The winning film will go up against films from around the world at Filmapalooza 2020 for a chance at the grand prize and an opportunity to screen at the Cannes Film Festival 2020 Short Film Corner.
Registration Fees
- Early Bird: $148 USD/team ends Mon, Jul 29
- Regular: $168 USD/team ends Tue, Aug 13
- Late: $188 USD/team ends Fri, Aug 23
Kickoff Event
- Fri, Aug 23, 2019 @ 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dropoff Event
- Sun, Aug 25, 2019
by 7:30pm to be on-time
Premiere Screenings
- Group A: Sun, Sep 22, 2019
Group B: Sun, Sep 22, 2019
Group C: Sun, Sep 22, 2019
Group D: Mon, Sep 23, 2019
Group E: Mon, Sep 23, 2019 - Music Box Theater
- 3733 N Southport Ave, Chicago 60613
Best Of Screening
- Wed, Sep 25, 2019
- Music Box Theater
- 3733 N Southport Ave, Chicago 60613
Participating Teams
Here are some of the teams that will be making a short film for Chicago in only 48 hours.
Films from Previous Years
Competitive Bird Watching Chicago, IL 48HFP 2018
Erroneous Signal Chicago, IL 48HFP 2018
Happy Hour Chicago, IL 48HFP 2018
Knockout Chicago, IL 48HFP 2018
Global Sponsor
National Sponsors
