48 Hour Film Project - Chicago

Joe Moore
Joe Moore
City Producer
Molly Moore
Molly Moore
City Producer

Get Set to Make a Movie!

Registration opens Mon, Jun 2, 2025 12:00 AM

When? 8 - 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.

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  1. Registration Opens
    Mon Jun 2, 2025
  2. Kickoff
    Fri, Aug 8, 2025 5:00 PM
  3. Dropoff
    Sun, Aug 10, 2025
    by 7:30 PM to be on-time
    Online via www.48hourfilm.com
  4. Premiere Screenings
    More details
    Group A: Mon, Aug 25, 2025 6:00 PM
    Group B: Mon, Aug 25, 2025 8:30 PM
    Group C: Tue, Aug 26, 2025 6:00 PM
    Group D: Tue, Aug 26, 2025 8:30 PM
    The Davis Theater 4614 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625
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