48 Hour Film Project - New Haven

Lorna James-Rodriguez
Lorna James-Rodriguez
City Producer

Get Set to Make a Movie!

When? 25 - 27 Jul 2025
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 2026, 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!

Events
  1. New England Actors workshop II
    Thu, Jul 10, 2025 6:00 PM
    North Branford High School 49 Caputo Road North Branford. CT 06471
  3. Kick Off Event
    Fri, Jul 25, 2025 6:00 PM
    Armada Brewing 190 River Street New Haven, CT 06513
  4. Drop off Event
    More details
    Sun, Jul 27, 2025
    by 7:30 PM to be on-time
    Virtual on our Website
  5. Premiere Screenings
    More details
    Fri, Aug 1, 2025 6:00 PM
    Bijou Theatre 275 Fairfield Avenue; Bridgeport, CT
  6. Awards Ceremony
    Fri, Aug 22, 2025 6:30 PM
    TBD
Teams

52 Chill Productions

6 Park Productions

CameraShyStudios

Capitol Productions

Con Artists

Derby Neck Library Productions

Jabroni Studios

LibraTiger Pictures

Newbreed Films

The Rosethorn Collective

The Spotlight Network

Vantage Productions

Who's On First Studios

Sponsors

Local Sponsors

Media Partners

Genres
Production Documents
Filmmaking Rules
Competition Rules
Frequently Asked Questions
Judging & Prizes
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