Providence, Rhode Island June 23 - 25, 2023

Get Ready for An Amazing Challenge!

The weekend? June 23 - 25, 2023

The challenge? To make a film in only 48 hours!

Filmmakers from all over the Providence, RI area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours.

Write, shoot, and edit a short film over the weekend and see it PREMIERE on the BIG SCREEN!

All Welcome!  First-timer to Hobbyists to Amateurs to Professionals!

Take your filmmaking to the NEXT LEVEL!

Wherever you are currently in your filmmaking journey, the 48 Hour Film Project is a valuable next step!  

     •. Make your FIRST film... the first of many!

     •. Create a film (or another film!) for your reel

     •  Practice new techniques -- in a low-risk setting

     •. Find new filmmaking partners to work with, beginning on a (very!) short-term basis

     •  Create work to help show off your skills to find that next job!


The winning film will go up against films from around the world at Filmapalooza 2024 for a chance at the grand prize and an opportunity to screen at the Cannes Film Festival 2024 Short Film Corner!

Genres Elements FAQs


Registration Fees

  • Early Bird: $158 USD/team ends Tue, May 30
  • Regular: $178 USD/team ends Tue, Jun 13
  • Late: $198 USD/team ends Fri, Jun 23
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All ages PVD 48HFP Meetup @ What Cheer Writers Club

Sat, Mar 25, 2023 @ 10:00am - 1:30pm
What Cheer Writer's Club
160 Westminster St. FL 2 | Providence 02903

The community asked and here it is! Our first all ages meetup of the year. This one is a little bit longer so that we can also check out the space at the What Cheer Writers Club and allow families more time to come in and out. Hope to see you there! 

Info Session With Mel

Wed, Apr 19, 2023 @ 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Online (one time use)
Online

This is an ONLINE event for filmmakers that want to learn a little bit more about the Providence 48HFP. New team leaders are HIGHLY recommended to attend.


We'll be covering:

- How the 48HFP works

- What events filmmakers need to attend

- Important information for the 48HFP weekend

- What you need to have perfect paperwork

- Tips and Tricks for running a successful event


There will also be time set aside for folks to ask questions. The overall info session should take 60-90 minutes with the Q+A planned for after. We may not use all this time.

Note, this event will be recorded, but the Q+A will not

All Ages Meetup @ Retina Creative Labs

Sun, Apr 30, 2023 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm
Retina Creative Labs
50 HOUGHTON ST, PROVIDENCE, 02904
This is our our all ages meetup, and is open to filmmakers young and old. This is a great chance to find a team, meet other filmmakers, or talk with city producer Mel Rainsberger about this year's 48HFP.
Hosted by one of our amazing sponsors, Retina Creative Labs. You can check out their multimedia incubator and maker space built for professionals but welcoming to beginners. And grab a tour of the facilities with Owner/Creator Dan Phillips
https://www.instagram.com/retinacreativelab
Free parking! 
Free donuts and coffee! 

All Ages Meetup @ Retina Creative Labs

Sat, May 6, 2023 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm
Retina Creative Labs
50 HOUGHTON ST, PROVIDENCE, 02904
This is our our all ages meetup, and is open to filmmakers young and old. This is a great chance to find a team, meet other filmmakers, or talk with city producer Mel Rainsberger about this year's 48HFP.
Hosted by one of our amazing sponsors, Retina Creative Labs. You can check out their multimedia incubator and maker space built for professionals but welcoming to beginners. And grab a tour of the facilities with Owner/Creator Dan Phillips
https://www.retinacreativelab.com

Free parking! 
Free donuts and coffee! 

Meet & Greet @ New Harvest Roasters

Tue, May 9, 2023 @ 5:30pm - 8:30pm
New Harvest Coffee Roasters
10 Sims Ave, Providence 02909
This is a meetup for the Providence 48HFP. Ask questions, meet other filmmakers, and connect with the filmmaking community.
This event will most likely be outdoors at the benches.

Meet & Greet @ ISCO Spirits

Tickets: $4.00 USD
Wed, May 24, 2023 @ 5:30pm - 8:30pm
ISCO Spirits
1 Sims Ave #103, Providence 02909
This is a meetup for the Providence 48HFP. Ask questions, meet other filmmakers, and connect with the filmmaking community.
This event will most likely be outdoors, nice and safe!

All Ages Meetup @ Retina Creative Labs

Sat, Jun 10, 2023 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm
Retina Creative Labs
50 HOUGHTON ST, PROVIDENCE, 02904
This is our our all ages meetup, and is open to filmmakers young and old. This is a great chance to find a team, meet other filmmakers, or talk with city producer Mel Rainsberger about this year's 48HFP.
Hosted by one of our amazing sponsors, Retina Creative Labs. You can check out their multimedia incubator and maker space built for professionals but welcoming to beginners. And grab a tour of the facilities with Owner/Creator Dan Phillips
https://www.instagram.com/retinacreativelab/
Free parking! 

Free donuts and coffee!

Kickoff Event

Fri, Jun 23, 2023 @ 6:00pm - 7:00pm
TBD

We're working on getting a location for the Kickoff. Stay tuned! 

Dropoff Event

Sun, Jun 25, 2023
by 7:30pm to be on-time
Virtual via https://Cinema48.com

Premiere Screenings

Tickets: $12.00 USD PURCHASE
Tue, Jul 11, 2023
Avon Cinemas
260 Thayer St, Providence 02906

For the 2023 Providence 48 Hour Film Project we're at the amazing Avon Cinema!

In 2018, the cinema celebrated 80 years of continuous operation, and we're so excited to share in the long and amazing legacy of the Avon Cinema. 

Required Media

  • Video Codec: H.264
  • Media: Online Submission
  • File Type: MPEG 4 (.mp4), MPEG 4 (.m4v), Quicktime (.mov)
  • Resolution: HD 1080 (1920x1080)
  • Aspect Ratio: Widescreen (16:9)
  • Pixel Ratio: Square (1:1)
  • Frame Rate: 24 FPS, 24 FPS (23.976), 25 FPS, 30 FPS (29.97)
  • Interlacing: Progressive / NON-Interlaced
  • Audio Codec: AAC (.aac), WAV (.wav), MPEG4 (.mp4)
  • Maximum File Size: 2.0GB
Notes

Online Submission on Cinema48.com. Make sure your team leader is registered.

Participating Teams

Here are some of the teams that will be making a short film.

  • 23 and Z Nicola Carcieri
  • Father Figures Films Kris Kupiec
  • Tens on the River Becka Carroll

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