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48 Hour Film Project - Las Vegas
Frances Rose Vuitton
City Producer
Get Set to Make a Movie!
Registration opens
Mon, Jul 13, 2026 12:00 AM
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - Las Vegas 2026
- 48 Hour Film Project - Las Vegas 2025
- 48 Hour Film Project - Las Vegas 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Las Vegas 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Las Vegas 2021
- US Virtual 48 - Las Vegas 2020
- 48 Hour Film Project - Las Vegas 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - Las Vegas 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Las Vegas 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - Las Vegas 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - Las Vegas 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Las Vegas 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - Las Vegas 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - Las Vegas 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Las Vegas 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - Las Vegas 2010
- 48 Hour Film Project - Las Vegas 2009
- 48 Hour Film Project - Las Vegas 2008
- 48 Hour Film Project - Las Vegas 2007
- 48 Hour Film Project - Las Vegas 2006
- 48 Hour Film Project - Las Vegas 2005
When?
18
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20 Sep 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.
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Registration OpensMon Jul 13, 2026Registration OpensMon, Jul 13, 2026 12:00 AMNetworking EventMore detailsWed, Aug 26, 2026 7:00 PMNetworking EventWed, Aug 26, 2026 7:00 PMMillennium Fandom Bar has proudly been a longtime sponsor of the Las Vegas 48HFP and will once again serve as our official networking venue. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow filmmakers, actors, writers and other talented creatives in the local film community. Guests can enjoy beverages from the bar while networking, and we'll also be holding raffle giveaways throughout the even with exciting prizes to win! We look forward to seeing you there!Networking EventMore detailsSat, Aug 29, 2026 6:00 PMNetworking EventSat, Aug 29, 2026 6:00 PMPenn Talent Entertainment will be hosting our 2nd official mixer, offering a more intimate networking experience designed to help participants build meaningful connections before the competition begins. This event is the perfect opportunity to get to know fellow filmmakers, actors, writers and creatives in a more relaxed setting. We will be playing fun, interactive games that will help prepare you for the fast paced challenged of the 48 hour film project, while also giving everyone a chance to collaborate, network and break the ice. Come enjoy great conversations, refreshments and an evening of creativity, laughter and community. You'll leave with new connections, fresh inspiration and head start before the 48 begins.Behind the Scenes: City Producer Prep X 48 Ready!More detailsFri, Sep 4, 2026 7:00 PMBehind the Scenes: City Producer Prep X 48 Ready!Fri, Sep 4, 2026 7:00 PMJoin me for a special session where I'll share what goes on behind the scenes from a City Producer's perspective and walk you through how we prepare for the 48HFP. I'll also provide practicial tips, insights and guidance to help you feel confident, organized, and ready for the competition.AuditionSat, Sep 5, 2026 12:00 PMAuditions will be held at ADCA and provide and opportunity for team leaders and directors to discover talent for their 48HFP teams. Please prepare a ONE MINUTE MONOLOGUE, as audition times will be strictly limited to ONE MINUTE per participant.Networking EventSat, Sep 12, 2026 7:00 PMThis will be our final mixer before the competition begins next week! Join us for one last opportunity to network, meet potential teammates, and connect with directors, producers, actors and fellow creatives before the 48HFP officially kicks off.KickoffFri, Sep 18, 2026 6:00 PMLOCATED AT THE Flora Dungan Humanities (FDH).
https://www.it.unlv.edu/learning-technologies/classrooms/fdh/109
DOORS WILL OPEN AT 6:00PM, REQUIRED ELEMENTS WILL BE GIVEN AT 7:00PM.
This is the official kickoff event, where your team will receive the required competition elements to begin the 48HFP. At kickoff, you will be assigned your genre and receive the required prop, line of dialogue, and character name that must be incorporated into your film. Once these elements are announced, the 48 hour filmmaking challenge officially begins!Premiere ScreeningsMore detailsSun, Oct 4, 2026 3:00 PMPremiere ScreeningsSun, Oct 4, 2026 3:00 PMThis year, the 48 Hour Film Project Las Vegas is bigger than ever!
We're excited to announce that we've expanded and partnered with AREA15 to bring this year's screenings to The Portal—an immersive 360° venue unlike anything we've experienced before.
For the first time, all participating films will be screened in one incredible location, and instead of purchasing tickets by screening block, filmmakers and guests will have access with a convenient all-day pass.This is more than a film premiere, it's an immersive celebration of creativity, storytelling, and the Las Vegas filmmaking community.
Get ready for an unforgettable experience. You won't want to miss it!Sponsors