48 Hour Film Project - Cleveland

Dustin Lee
Dustin Lee
City Producer

Get Set to Make a Movie!

When? 11 - 13 Jul 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!

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  1. Retro Bowling Nite & Mixer
    Wed, Jun 4, 2025 6:30 PM
    Mahall's 13200 Madison Avenue Lakewood, Ohio 44107
  3. Dropoff
    Sun, Jul 13, 2025
    by 7:30 PM to be on-time
    Online via www.48hourfilm.com
  4. Premiere Screenings
    Group A: Wed, Jul 30, 2025 7:00 PM
    Group B: Wed, Jul 30, 2025 9:00 PM
    Group C: Thu, Jul 31, 2025 7:00 PM
    Group D: Thu, Jul 31, 2025 9:00 PM
    Capitol Theatre 1390 West 65th Street, Cleveland, OH 44102, USA
  5. Best Of Screening & Awards Show
    Thu, Aug 14, 2025 6:00 PM
    Cleveland Cinematheque 11610 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106
Teams

Chasing Joy

Creepin' It Reel

DVR Productions

Fully Exempt Films

Hooliganz Productions

Industrial Magic

Monrich Entertainments

OMS Cleveland

Premature Productions

Reel continuity

Summertime Blues Productions

TGP

The Broadcast Club

White Midnight

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Judging & Prizes
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