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48 Hour Film Project - Washington DC
Get Set to Make a Movie!
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When?
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3 May 2026
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 2027, 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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Virtual NetworkingMore detailsWed, Mar 18, 2026 6:00 PMRSVP via Facebook Link to Livestream / Online EventVirtual NetworkingWed, Mar 18, 2026 6:00 PMDC 48 Hour Film Project 2026 Competition: Virtual Networking EventRSVP via Facebook
Join us on Wednesday March 11th for two engaging virtual sessions that will provide vital information and valuable networking opportunities for the DC 48 Hour Film Project Competition. Both sessions will be hosted on Google Meet, and participants must RSVP to receive the event link.
RSVP Link : https://forms.gle/qAFXJaz3PyFrxxwQ7
After submitting your RSVP, we will email you the Google Meet link one day before and on the day of the event.
Event Details:
Virtual Session 1: Information & Q&A
6:00 PM – 6:55 PM
In this session, Producers James Lewis and Stephanie Cristancho will moderate the discussion and answer any questions you have about the competition. We’ll cover essential details like competition rules, available genres, tips on forming your own team, and more. This session will also include a live Q&A where participants can ask specific questions.
Virtual Session 2: Networking
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This is your chance to connect with others in the filmmaking community! Whether you're a team leader looking for crew members or a filmmaker seeking to join a team, this session will provide the perfect space to introduce yourself. Producers James Lewis and Stephanie Cristancho will moderate the discussion. When called upon, attendees will introduce themselves and talk about what they are seeking for their team or the skills they can bring to a project.
Be prepared to share links or post relevant information in the group chat to help you connect with others more effectively!
Important Dates:
Team Registration is now Open
Competition Weekend: May 1- 3
Film Team Registration Link: https://www.48hourfilm.com/dc
Networking Meet & Greet EventWed, Mar 25, 2026 6:00 PM🎬 Join Us for the Next DC 48 Hour Film Project Networking Event!RSVP via Facebook
Looking to start or join a film team for the DC 48 Hour Film Project? This is your chance to meet fellow filmmakers and make connection to join a team. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect and prepare for an exciting weekend of creativity!
Register Your Film Team Here:
https://www.48hourfilm.com/dc
About the DC 48 Hour Film Project:
Make a FILM in just 48 hours and watch it premiere on the BIG SCREEN! 🎥✨
The DC 48 Hour Film Project is a global competition held in over 100 cities, and it’s a weekend full of excitement. On Friday night, teams draw their genre and receive the required elements for their short film. Then, it’s a race against time to write, shoot, and edit your masterpiece before Sunday night.
The best part? Every film gets screened at a local theater in front of a live audience! 🎬 Your journey continues at the city awards event, where categories like Best Acting, Best Directing, and the top honor of Best Film will be awarded.
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to network, create, and bring your holiday-themed story to life! We can’t wait to see what you create!
#DC48HourFilmProject #FilmmakerNetworkingDC 48HFP KICKOFFFri, May 1, 2026 5:30 PMAll teams attend the DC 48HFP Kickoff Event!RSVP via Facebook
Receive your choice of two genres, and the required character, prop and line of dialoge just before 7pm. Then it's off to the races!DC 48HFP PREMIERESMore detailsGroup A: Thu, May 14, 2026 7:00 PMGroup B: Thu, May 14, 2026 9:30 PMGroup C: Fri, May 15, 2026 7:00 PMGroup D: Fri, May 15, 2026 9:30 PMDC 48HFP PREMIERESThu, May 14, 2026 7:00 PMSee ALL the films made in one weekend!BEST of DC 48HFP & AWARDS!More detailsThu, Jun 4, 2026 7:00 PMBEST of DC 48HFP & AWARDS!Thu, Jun 4, 2026 7:00 PMCelebrate the DC 48 Hour Film Project at the BEST of DC 48HFP & AWARDS!
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