Get Ready for An Amazing Challenge!
The weekend? July 31 - August 2, 2020
The challenge? To make a film in only 48 hours!
Filmmakers from all over the Washington, DC 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 2021 for a chance at the grand prize and an opportunity to screen at the Cannes Film Festival 2021 Short Film Corner.
Registration Fees
In response to the coronavirus we've reduced our 2020 prices.
- Early Bird: $128 USD/team ends Fri, Jul 10
(reduced from $148, a savings of $20) - Regular: $138 USD/team ends Mon, Jul 27
(reduced from $168, a savings of $30) - Late: $148 USD/team ends Fri, Jul 31
(reduced from $188, a savings of $40)
Kickoff Event
- Fri, Jul 31, 2020 @ 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dropoff Event
- Sun, Aug 2, 2020
by 7:30pm to be on-time
Premiere Screenings
- Group A: Thu, Aug 13, 2020
Group B: Thu, Aug 13, 2020
Group C: Fri, Aug 14, 2020
Group D: Fri, Aug 14, 2020 - AFI Silver Theater
- 8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Participating Teams
Here are some of the teams that will be making a short film for Washington in only 48 hours.
Films from Previous Years
Doggone It Washington, DC 48HFP 2019
In Memoria Washington, DC 48HFP 2019
The Pod Caster Washington, DC 48HFP 2019
Mise en Troublé Washington, DC 48HFP 2019
Global Sponsor
DC is the birthplace of the 48HFP!
In May of 2001, Mark Ruppert (Creator/ Executive Producer), Liz Langston (Co-Founder/ Executive Producer) and Christina Ruppert (Director of Operations) were all part of the team The Big Ouch. It was one of 10 teams in the inaugural 48 Hour Film Project and the required prop was a severed body part.
