Get Ready for An Amazing Challenge!
The weekend? May 31 - June 2, 2019
The challenge? To make a film in only 48 hours!
Filmmakers from all over the Cincinnati, OH 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 26
- Early Bird: $148 USD/team ends Mon, May 6
- Regular: $168 USD/team ends Tue, May 21
- Late: $188 USD/team ends Fri, May 31
Kickoff Event
- Fri, May 31, 2019 @ 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dropoff Event
- Sun, Jun 2, 2019
by 7:30pm to be on-time
Premiere Screenings
- Tickets: $10.25 USD
- Group A: Thu, Jun 13, 2019 @ 7:00pm
Group B: Thu, Jun 13, 2019 @ 9:30pm - Esquire Theatre
- 320 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati OH 45220
Best Of Screening
- Tickets: $15.00 USD
- Thu, Jun 27, 2019 @ 7:00pm
- Esquire Theatre
- 320 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati OH 45220
See the top 10 films from this year's 48 Hour Film Project, and then find out all of this year's winning films! Nominees will be announced several days before the screening. We'll screen the top films, and then the Awards Ceremony will take place immediately following, right in the theatre auditorium. Stay afterwords for the wrap party to celebrate this year's filmmakers (appetizers provided, cash bar available at the Esquire concession stand). Our top film will move on to Filmapalooza, and even have a shot at screening at Cannes Film Festival!
Films from Previous Years
The Passenger Cincinnati, OH 48HFP 2018
My Angel Larry Cincinnati, OH 48HFP 2018
Chiluminati Cincinnati, OH 48HFP 2018
The Windows Are Always Clean In Portland Cincinnati, OH 48HFP 2017
Global Sponsor
National Sponsor
Local Sponsors
Brian Bowers
Cincinnati Producer
