Get Ready for An Amazing Challenge!
The weekend? June 23 - 25, 2023
The challenge? To make a film in only 48 hours!
Filmmakers from all over the Providence, RI area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours.
Write, shoot, and edit a short film over the weekend and see it PREMIERE on the BIG SCREEN!
All Welcome! First-timer to Hobbyists to Amateurs to Professionals!
Take your filmmaking to the NEXT LEVEL!
Wherever you are currently in your filmmaking journey, the 48 Hour Film Project is a valuable next step!
•. Make your FIRST film... the first of many!
•. Create a film (or another film!) for your reel
• Practice new techniques -- in a low-risk setting
•. Find new filmmaking partners to work with, beginning on a (very!) short-term basis
• Create work to help show off your skills to find that next job!
The winning film will go up against films from around the world at Filmapalooza 2024 for a chance at the grand prize and an opportunity to screen at the Cannes Film Festival 2024 Short Film Corner!
Registration Fees
- Early Bird: $158 USD/team ends Tue, May 30
- Regular: $178 USD/team ends Tue, Jun 13
- Late: $198 USD/team ends Fri, Jun 23
All ages PVD 48HFP Meetup @ What Cheer Writers Club
- Sat, Mar 25, 2023 @ 10:00am - 1:30pm
- What Cheer Writer's Club
- 160 Westminster St. FL 2 | Providence 02903
The community asked and here it is! Our first all ages meetup of the year. This one is a little bit longer so that we can also check out the space at the What Cheer Writers Club and allow families more time to come in and out. Hope to see you there!
Info Session With Mel
- Wed, Apr 19, 2023 @ 6:30pm - 9:30pm
- Online (one time use)
- Online
This is an ONLINE event for filmmakers that want to learn a little bit more about the Providence 48HFP. New team leaders are HIGHLY recommended to attend.
We'll be covering:
- How the 48HFP works
- What events filmmakers need to attend
- Important information for the 48HFP weekend
- What you need to have perfect paperwork
- Tips and Tricks for running a successful event
There will also be time set aside for folks to ask questions. The overall info session should take 60-90 minutes with the Q+A planned for after. We may not use all this time.
Note, this event will be recorded, but the Q+A will not
All Ages Meetup @ Retina Creative Labs
- Sun, Apr 30, 2023 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Retina Creative Labs
- 50 HOUGHTON ST, PROVIDENCE, 02904
- This is our our all ages meetup, and is open to filmmakers young and old. This is a great chance to find a team, meet other filmmakers, or talk with city producer Mel Rainsberger about this year's 48HFP.Hosted by one of our amazing sponsors, Retina Creative Labs. You can check out their multimedia incubator and maker space built for professionals but welcoming to beginners. And grab a tour of the facilities with Owner/Creator Dan Phillips
https://www.instagram.com/retinacreativelabFree parking!Free donuts and coffee!
All Ages Meetup @ Retina Creative Labs
- Sat, May 6, 2023 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Retina Creative Labs
- 50 HOUGHTON ST, PROVIDENCE, 02904
- This is our our all ages meetup, and is open to filmmakers young and old. This is a great chance to find a team, meet other filmmakers, or talk with city producer Mel Rainsberger about this year's 48HFP.Hosted by one of our amazing sponsors, Retina Creative Labs. You can check out their multimedia incubator and maker space built for professionals but welcoming to beginners. And grab a tour of the facilities with Owner/Creator Dan Phillips
https://www.retinacreativelab.comFree parking!Free donuts and coffee!
Meet & Greet @ New Harvest Roasters
- Tue, May 9, 2023 @ 5:30pm - 8:30pm
- New Harvest Coffee Roasters
- 10 Sims Ave, Providence 02909
- This is a meetup for the Providence 48HFP. Ask questions, meet other filmmakers, and connect with the filmmaking community.This event will most likely be outdoors at the benches.
Meet & Greet @ ISCO Spirits
- Tickets: $4.00 USD
- Wed, May 24, 2023 @ 5:30pm - 8:30pm
- ISCO Spirits
- 1 Sims Ave #103, Providence 02909
- This is a meetup for the Providence 48HFP. Ask questions, meet other filmmakers, and connect with the filmmaking community.This event will most likely be outdoors, nice and safe!
All Ages Meetup @ Retina Creative Labs
- Sat, Jun 10, 2023 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Retina Creative Labs
- 50 HOUGHTON ST, PROVIDENCE, 02904
- This is our our all ages meetup, and is open to filmmakers young and old. This is a great chance to find a team, meet other filmmakers, or talk with city producer Mel Rainsberger about this year's 48HFP.Hosted by one of our amazing sponsors, Retina Creative Labs. You can check out their multimedia incubator and maker space built for professionals but welcoming to beginners. And grab a tour of the facilities with Owner/Creator Dan Phillips
https://www.instagram.com/retinacreativelab/Free parking!
Free donuts and coffee!
Kickoff Event
- Fri, Jun 23, 2023 @ 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- TBD
We're working on getting a location for the Kickoff. Stay tuned!
Dropoff Event
- Sun, Jun 25, 2023
by 7:30pm to be on-time - Virtual via https://Cinema48.com
Premiere Screenings
- Tickets: $12.00 USD PURCHASE
- Tue, Jul 11, 2023
- Avon Cinemas
- 260 Thayer St, Providence 02906
For the 2023 Providence 48 Hour Film Project we're at the amazing Avon Cinema!
In 2018, the cinema celebrated 80 years of continuous operation, and we're so excited to share in the long and amazing legacy of the Avon Cinema.
Required Media
- Video Codec: H.264
- Media: Online Submission
- File Type: MPEG 4 (.mp4), MPEG 4 (.m4v), Quicktime (.mov)
- Resolution: HD 1080 (1920x1080)
- Aspect Ratio: Widescreen (16:9)
- Pixel Ratio: Square (1:1)
- Frame Rate: 24 FPS, 24 FPS (23.976), 25 FPS, 30 FPS (29.97)
- Interlacing: Progressive / NON-Interlaced
- Audio Codec: AAC (.aac), WAV (.wav), MPEG4 (.mp4)
- Maximum File Size: 2.0GB
Notes
Online Submission on Cinema48.com. Make sure your team leader is registered.
Participating Teams
Here are some of the teams that will be making a short film.
Local Sponsors
