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 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 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
DC 48 Hour Film Project Networking Event
- Sat, Apr 20, 2019 @ 2:30pm - 4:30pm
- Arlington Independent Media
- 2701-C Wilson BLVD., Arlington VA 22201
Join us Saturday, April 20th to mingle with fellow filmmakers and friends. This event is a great opportunity to find a team and/or form a team and learn more about the 48-hour film project. We will be giving filmmaking tips, gear advice and information on how to navigate your 48-hour experience.
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Introductions / Sign up
3:00pm – 4:30pm: Meet & Greet
48 Hour Film Project Topics will include:
1. 48-hour rules of the competition
2. What you need to know to lead your own team
3. Finding the right gear for your team
4. How to manage your team
5. How to operate on a team as a crew member
6. Writing tips
7. How to find actors
8. Q & A
Feel free to join us anytime between 2:30pm – 4:30pm.
This event will take place at Arlington Independent Media. Also known as AIM. The address is 2701-C Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22201. Although the address is on Wilson Boulevard, the main entrance is on Danville Street. The closets Metro Stations are Courthouse and Clarendon on the Orange and Silver lines.
Reminder: Claim your spot in this year's project. Signing up is simple. Go to our site and click the "Register for Your Team Now!" link.
Register a Team Here: http://www.48hourfilm.com/dc- RSVP via facebook
DC 48 Hour Film Project Networking Event
- Thu, May 2, 2019 @ 7:00pm - 9:00pm
- Montgomery Community Media
- 7548 Standish Pl (27.47 mi) Rockville, Maryland 20855
Join us Thursday, May 2 to mingle with fellow filmmakers and friends. This event is a great opportunity to find a team and/or form a team and learn more about the 48-hour film project. We will be giving filmmaking tips, gear advice and information on how to navigate your 48-hour experience.
6:30pm – 7:00pm: Introductions / Sign in
7:00pm – 7:30pm: Producer Session
7:30pm – 9:00pm: Meet & Greet
48 Hour Film Project Topics will include:
1. 48-hour rules of the competition
2. What you need to know to lead your own team
3. Finding the right gear for your team
4. How to manage your team
5. How to operate on a team as a crew member
6. Writing tips
7. How to find actors
8. Q & A
Feel free to join us anytime between 6:30pm – 9:00pm.
Reminder: Claim your spot in this year's project. Signing up is simple. Go to our site and click the "Register for Your Team Now!" link.
Register a Team Here: http://www.48hourfilm.com/dc- RSVP via facebook
Kickoff Event
- Fri, May 17, 2019 @ 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dropoff Event
- Sun, May 19, 2019
by 7:30pm to be on-time
Premiere Screenings
- Fri, May 31, 2019
- 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
Mean Cuisine Washington, DC 48HFP 2018
Mise en Place Washington, DC 48HFP 2018
Love Hertz Washington, DC 48HFP 2018
Legacy Washington, DC 48HFP 2018
Global Sponsor
National Sponsors
Local Sponsors
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
