48 Hour Film Project - Nashville

Logen Christopher
Logen Christopher
City Co-Producer
Hope Karwoski
Hope Karwoski
City Co-Producer

The countdown to DROP OFF has begun…

When? 14 - 16 Aug 2026
Goal? Make a FILM in 48 hours and attend its PREMIERE SCREENING!!

Movie magic comes to 48 Hour Film Project - Nashville this weekend! Teams of filmmakers will receive their genre and required elements at the Kickoff Friday, then hit the road to write, shoot and edit their short films.

All completed films will screen at their WORLD PREMIERE! Plan to attend this exciting event, where this weekend’s films will be showcased.

Here are some important notes for 48HFP filmmakers:

  • Team Leader Agreement: This document must be filled out by the Team Leader and uploaded to the Team Dash page prior to Kickoff. Download the form here. Find upload instructions here.
  • Kickoff: At least one member of the team must attend the Kickoff event to receive genres and the required elements assignment.
  • Elements: The required elements include the character, prop and line. (Double check them here 1 hour after kickoff.)
  • Media: You must submit your film according to the formats listed on your Team Dashboard.
  • Documents: You must upload the required filmmaker paperwork on Sunday by midnight. Prepare for this and download here.
  • Rules: Make sure that your film complies with our Filmmaking Rules and Competition Rules. For questions, go to the FAQ.
  • Weekend Questions: If you have a question during the filmmaking weekend that’s not answered in the rules or FAQ, contact your city producer by phone or text. If you email or message on social media instead, you may not receive an answer in time.
  • Drop Off: Your film and paperwork must be uploaded to your team page on your Dash.

Be safe! Make great films! Good luck!

See you at Kickoff!

Character
Emmett or Emilia Jones - Head Of Marketing
Line
“There's one more little thing.” OR “There is one more little thing.”
Prop
a Tomato
Dropoff:
00 : 06 : 21 : 01
Sunday
by 7:30 PM to be on-time
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  1. Dropoff
    Sun, Aug 16, 2026 by 7:30 PM to be On Time / Eligible
  2. Premiere Screenings!!!
    More details
    Group A: Tue, Sep 1, 2026 5:15 PM
    Group B: Tue, Sep 1, 2026 7:15 PM
    Group C: Tue, Sep 1, 2026 9:15 PM
    Group D: Wed, Sep 2, 2026 5:15 PM
    Group E: Wed, Sep 2, 2026 7:15 PM
    Group F: Wed, Sep 2, 2026 9:15 PM
  3. 2026 48 Hour Film Awards Ceremony!
    Thu, Sep 10, 2026 5:30 PM
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Blue Sunday Pictures
Cherry Noir Films
Dirty Little Thieves
Forcone Films
JamJar Films
Maggie and the Freaks
Old Dog Productions
SciCo Analysis
Sparrow Moose Media
5Eleven Productions
Big Dawg Films
Circinus
Eden Pictures
HOPE FULLY PRODUCTIONS
Let's Glow Films
Manmade Media Co.
P27
Seriously Sarah
WTL Creatives
Mother's Ruin Prod's
Salamander Productions
Sloth Cinema
Steven Glansburg
Studio Pastorale Productions
Syndicate Pictures
The Nearly Heroes
The Steam Team
The Walking Deadlines
Zeitgeist Productions
At Least 3 Braincells
Cat Scratch Productions
Clarion
Evry1ne Collective
Hammer & Co
Loc'd In Entertainment
Match Point Productions
Reckless Endangerment
Sit Tight!
Wizard with a Gun Productions
Bearly There Productions
Catalina Wine Mixers
Crop Factor Productions
Final_Export_v3
Jackpot
Mad Tabby Films
NJV Creative Company
Safe Trip Media
TapeSlate Productions
Wolffe Pack Productions
2 Mannequin 2 Maniacs
Afterglow Creative
Busted Box
Citadel Productions
Everyday Productions
HUSH ART
Like The Game Pictures
Plot Armor Production
Shameless Pug Productions
Vision Network
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