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48 Hour Film Project - Richmond
Lisa Giles
City Producer
Get Set to Make a Movie!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2026
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Richmond 2025
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2025
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Richmond 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2024
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Richmond 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2023
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Richmond 2022
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2022
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2021
- 48 Hour Global Film Challenge - Richmond 2021
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Richmond 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2019
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Richmond 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2006
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2010
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2009
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2008
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2007
When?
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7 jun. 2026
Goal?
Make a FILM in 48 hours and attend its PREMIERE SCREENING!!
From Film Weekend Kickoff… to Screening… to Awards…
Gather Teammates – Friends/Colleagues/Family!
Write, shoot and edit a short film based on the genre you draw at The Kickoff and the required character, prop, and line assigned for your city.
Premiere YOUR film!
Celebrate with Awards, including Audience Award.
The winner of Best Film goes to Filmapalooza in March 2027, and is eligible for a spot in our screening at the Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner!
Try something new, level up your filmmaking, and join our community.
Sign up your team today! Make a movie!
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RVA 48HFP Networking MixerMore detailsmar., 19 de may. de 2026 18:00RVA 48HFP Networking MixerTue, May 19, 2026 6:00 PMConnect. Collaborate. Create.
Calling all editors, DPs, sound designers, writers, and crew! Join us at The Hof to meet registered filmmaking teams looking for talent. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newcomer, this is your chance to find a team for the June 5–7 competition weekend and see your work on the big screen!
Find Your Team: Match with filmmakers needing your specific skills.
Build Your Portfolio: Every film completed in 48 hours gets a theatrical screening.
Network: Meet the heart of the Richmond film community.
Bring your business cards or digital portfolios and get ready to make a movie!RVA 48HFP AuditionMore detailsmié., 27 de may. de 2026 18:00RVA 48HFP AuditionWed, May 27, 2026 6:00 PMThe Richmond 48 Hour Film Project is looking for its next breakout stars! Whether you’re a seasoned actor looking for more screen time or a filmmaker searching for that perfect leading lady or man, this is the place to be.
This audition is designed to help registered filmmaking teams fill their rosters and for actors to secure a spot in a short film that will be written, shot, and edited in just one weekend.
INFO FOR ACTORS
This is your chance to get in front of multiple local production teams at once. Please come prepared to showcase your best work!
We have 24 slots. Register in advance to secure yours.
Prepare a 1-minute monologue of your choice. Choose something that best showcases your range and fits a cinematic style. Bring a physical copy of your headshot and resume. These don’t need to be professional prints—snapshots are fine—but they must have your name, cell phone, and email address printed on both. Remember, this is a FILM audition, not theater. Keep your performance grounded for the camera. You are welcome to dress the part or bring a small prop if it helps your performance. Be prepared to answer questions from film teams after your monologue. They want to get to know you! Note: The audition may be photographed or recorded. By participating, you are granting permission for your image and performance to be captured.
INFO FOR TEAMS
Find your cast! Come see the talent Richmond has to offer and secure your stars.
Any registered team member is welcome to attend. RSVP Required. Every individual attending from your team must RSVP in advance. Teams are encouraged to bring their cameras to record performances for later review.
Ready to make movie magic? Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the RVA film community and kickstart your 48HFP journey!Kickoff to RVA 48HFP Filmmaking WeekendMore detailsvie., 5 de jun. de 2026 18:00Kickoff to RVA 48HFP Filmmaking WeekendFri, Jun 5, 2026 6:00 PMThe Countdown Begins: Richmond 48HFP Kickoff!
Yep! We're a month earlier this year.
This is it—the official start of Richmond's favorite annual filmmaking rite of passage! In just 48 hours, dozens of short films will be born, and it all starts right here. At the Kickoff, the energy is electric as teams from all over the RVA gather to officially srtart the competition. This is where your creative fate is sealed!
The Main Event: This event is the mandatory launch point for all registered teams.
The Drawing: Every team will draw their Genre at random. Will you be making a Musical? A Western? A Silent Film?
The Required Elements: To ensure every film is made during the 48-hour window, we will reveal this year’s required Character, Prop, and Line of Dialogue.
The Rules: We’ll go over the final logistics and safety guidelines before the clock officially starts.
Who Should Attend?
At least one member of each team is required to be present to check in and receive assignments. While only one person is required, the Kickoff is much more fun when the whole team comes to soak up the atmosphere and brainstorm the second the genre is drawn!
Once the elements are revealed, the clock starts ticking. You’ll have exactly 48 hours to write, shoot, and edit your masterpiece before the 7:30 p.m. Sunday deadline.RVA 48HFP Premiere ScreeningsMore detailsGroup A: dom., 14 de jun. de 2026 12:00Group B: dom., 14 de jun. de 2026 14:30Group C: dom., 14 de jun. de 2026 17:00RVA 48HFP Premiere ScreeningsSun, Jun 14, 2026 12:00 PMFilmmakers from Richmond and beyond took on the ultimate challenge: write, shoot, and edit a short film in just 48 hours. Now see the results at the World Premiere Screenings of the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project at the historic Byrd Theatre.
Be the first to experience these brand-new films on the big screen. Each screening includes a short Q&A with the filmmakers and a chance for the audience to vote for the Audience Favorite Award.
One of these films could go on to win Best of Richmond, represent the city at Filmapalooza, and potentially screen at the legendary Cannes Film Festival.
Come celebrate the creativity, passion, and fast-paced filmmaking that make the Richmond film community shine.Best of Richmond FinaleMore detailsdom., 21 de jun. de 2026 15:00Best of Richmond FinaleSun, Jun 21, 2026 3:00 PMJoin us at the historic Byrd Theatre for the Best of Richmond Finale, featuring an encore screening of the standout films selected by our judges from the entire pool of entries.
See the best of the best on the big screen one more time, then stay for the live awards presentation as we celebrate the filmmakers and announce this year’s winners across multiple categories.
The film earning the title of Best Film will go on to represent Richmond at Filmapalooza—out global finale--and could even screen at the legendary Cannes Film Festival.
Come celebrate the creativity, ambition, and filmmaking talent of the Richmond community. This is where the champions are crowned.Heavy is the head that wears the crown…and other phrases popularized by middle management
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