Get Ready for An Amazing Challenge!
The weekend? May 15 - 17, 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 Registration Opens: Tuesday, March 10
- Early Bird: $148 USD/team ends Mon, Apr 20
- Regular: $168 USD/team ends Tue, May 5
- Late: $188 USD/team ends Fri, May 15
Kickoff Event
- Fri, May 15, 2020 @ 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dropoff Event
- Sun, May 17, 2020
by 7:30pm to be on-time
Premiere Screenings
- Fri, May 29, 2020
- AFI Silver Theater
- 8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Films from Previous Years
In Memoria Washington, DC 48HFP 2019
Mise en Troublé Washington, DC 48HFP 2019
Gary is Coming with Me Washington, DC 48HFP 2019
Becoming You Washington, DC 48HFP 2019
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.
Stephanie Cristancho
Washington Producer
