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 San Diego, CA 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
- 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
Meet and Greet #3!
- Tue, Apr 23, 2019 @ 7:00pm - 9:30pm
- Gordon Biersch
- 5010 Mission Center Road
Kickoff is getting closer! Come mingle with fellow filmmakers at the location where you'll be dropping off your finished films on May 19th! (by 7:30 PM in order to be ON TIME!)
Join a team, find team members, or build a team of your own! This is the year for you to walk the purple carpet and see your very own film on the big screen!- RSVP via facebook
Kickoff Event
- Fri, May 17, 2019 @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm
- Liberty Station NTC Park
- 2412 Cushing Rd, San Diego 92106
It's time for the Kickoff!! Your whole team is welcome to join in the festivities as you receive your genres and elements for this year's 48 Hour Film Project!
There will be food trucks at NTC Park that evening so plan to come and enjoy dinner in the beautiful San Diego evening weather!
Teams MUST have a SIGNED Team Leader Agreement turned into us in order to participate in the kickoff that night.
We hope to see your whole team there to join in the fun as we Kickoff your filmmaking weekend!
- RSVP via facebook
Dropoff Event
- Sun, May 19, 2019
by 7:30pm to be on-time - Gordon Biersch
- 5010 Mission Center Road, San Diego 92108
It all comes down to THIS! Your film needs to be in to us by the 7:30 deadline in order to be on-time! ALL films, on-time and late, are eligible for Audience Choice so even if you're not there by 7:30 BRING YOUR FILM ANYWAY!
We will be on the patio at Gordon Biersch Mission Valley. Come early and stay for the countdown! It's always an exciting time!- RSVP via facebook
Premiere Screenings
- Mon, May 27, 2019
- AMC Mission Valley Theaters
- 1640 Camino Del Rio North San Diego 92108
Participating Teams
Here are some of the teams that will be making a short film for San Diego in only 48 hours.
Films from Previous Years
What's in the box? San Diego, CA 48HFP 2018
No Contest San Diego, CA 48HFP 2018
In Time San Diego, CA 48HFP 2018
Capri Sunday San Diego, CA 48HFP 2017
Global Sponsor
National Sponsors
Duane Trammell
San Diego Producer
