Get Ready for An Amazing Challenge!
The weekend? May 17 - 19, 2019
The challenge? To make a film in only 48 hours!
Filmmakers from all over the Washington, DC 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 Registration Opens: Tuesday, March 12
- Early Bird: $148 USD/team ends Mon, Apr 22
- Regular: $168 USD/team ends Tue, May 7
- Late: $188 USD/team ends Fri, May 17
Kickoff Event
- Fri, May 17, 2019 @ 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dropoff Event
- Sun, May 19, 2019
by 7:30pm to be on-time
Premiere Screenings
- Fri, May 31, 2019
- AFI Silver Theater
- 8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Films from Previous Years
Mean Cuisine Washington, DC 48HFP 2018
Mise en Place Washington, DC 48HFP 2018
Wingdog Washington, DC 48HFP 2018
Love Hertz Washington, DC 48HFP 2018
Global Sponsor
National Sponsor
Local Sponsors
DC is the birthplace of the 48HFP!
In May of 2001, Mark Ruppert (Creator/ Executive Producer), Liz Langston (Co-Founder/ Executive Producer) and Christina Ruppert (Director of Operations) were all part of the team The Big Ouch. It was one of 10 teams in the inaugural 48 Hour Film Project and the required prop was a severed body part.
Stephanie Cristancho
Washington Producer
