48 Hour Film Project - Providence

Mel  Rainsberger
Mel Rainsberger
City Producer

Get Set to Make a Movie!

When? 27 - 29 Jun 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!

In Providence we are fiscally sponsored by the 501(c)3 nonprofit Kindling. This allows us to accept donations and grants that other 48HFPs may not. We are dedicated to equality and inclusion and have some awesome programs for you.


STIPENDS
Can’t afford to compete? We have three ways to save money. Each of these is a lottery, just fill out the form and we’ll contact you if you’re selected. You must fill out one of the forms below, attend a live event, AND register your Providence team through 48hourfilm.com in order to qualify.


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  1. PVD Kickoff
    More details
    Fri, Jun 27, 2025 6:00 PM
  2. Dropoff
    Sun, Jun 29, 2025
    by 7:30 PM to be on-time
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