Genre Requirement 48 Hour Film Project
At the Kickoff Event each team is assigned TWO genres.
There are 30 different genres—ranging from the classic (e.g., Comedy, Drama) to the more specialized (e.g., Fish Out of Water, Time Travel). At the Kickoff Event each team will be assigned two genres - one from Group #1 and one from Group #2 as listed below. Your film must be true to one of the genres you are assigned. It might be your team’s most difficult decision of the weekend.
You may be creative and combine genres, provided that one of your assigned genres is clearly present. And remember: no trading with other teams!
Got it all? Well, be warned... We switch up the options each year - just to keep you on your toes!!
Required Elements
In addition to drawing a genre, each team will be required to include an assigned character, prop and line of dialogue at the Kickoff Event.
Combining Genres
You may combine genres (e.g., a silent comedic buddy film) - however, your official assigned genre must be clearly represented in the mix.
Adherence to Assignment
Did you know judges base part of their scores on a film’s adherence to assignment? This refers to the genre and required elements.
Genres: 2023 48 Hour Film Project
Comedy
Dark Comedy
Drama
Fantasy
Fish Out of Water
Horror
Martial Arts
Romance
Sci Fi
Spy / Espionage
Thriller / Suspense
