48 Hour Film Project - Reno

Ivey Smith
Ivey Smith
City Producer
Daniel Kather
Daniel Kather
City Co-Producer

Get Set to Make a Movie!

When? 14 - 16 ago. 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!

Welcome to the Reno 48 Hour Film ProjectOne Weekend to Rule Them All

Filmmakers, storytellers, chaotic creatives, and brave souls of Reno — welcome to the adventure.

The Reno 48 Hour Film Project is back, and the call has gone out across the realm. Gather your fellowship, prepare your gear, rally your team, and get ready for one unforgettable weekend of filmmaking.

This year, we are bringing the energy with two major moments you will not want to miss:

Cue the Chaos (July 31st Reno Public Market 2-9pm)

Before the filmmaking quest begins, join us for Cue the Chaos, a special Reno 48 Hour Film Project event celebrating the creative madness, community spirit, and wild fun that makes this competition so unforgettable.

Costumes are highly encouraged.
Pictures are highly encouraged.
Chaos is absolutely expected.

Come dressed as hobbits, elves, dwarves, wizards, rangers, or whatever legendary creature your inner filmmaker demands. Whether you go full Middle-earth or simply throw on a cloak and declare yourself mysterious, we want to see it.

Take photos, pose with your team, capture the costumes, and help us show off the creativity of Reno’s filmmaking community before the 48-hour clock even begins.

Kickoff ( Reno Public Market August 14th 5-7pm)

Then comes the official beginning of the quest: Kickoff.

At Kickoff, every team must have at least one representative present to receive the required elements, draw their genres, and prepare for the filmmaking weekend ahead.

This is where the mission is revealed.
This is where the clock begins.
This is where the fellowship steps into the fire.

So sharpen your pencils, charge your batteries, clear your memory cards, and gather your fellowship.

The genres will be drawn.
The required elements will be revealed.
The clock will begin.
And Reno will answer the call.

One weekend. One quest. One film.
Welcome to the Reno 48 Hour Film Project.

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  1. Cue the Chaos
    vie., 31 de jul. de 2026 18:00
  2. Kickoff
    vie., 14 de ago. de 2026 17:00
  3. Dropoff
    dom., 16 de ago. de 2026 by 19:30 to be On Time / Eligible
  4. Premiere Screenings
    vie., 28 de ago. de 2026 10:00
  5. Awards Ceremony
    sáb., 19 de sep. de 2026 19:00

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