48 Hour Film Horror Project - Minneapolis

Nathan Block
Nathan Block
City Producer
Damian Walker
Damian Walker
City Producer

Get Set to Make a Movie!

When? 23 - 25 out 2026
Goal? Make a FILM in 48 hours and attend its PREMIERE SCREENING!!

From a Monster Film Weekend Kickoff… to Screaming Screening… to Bloody Awards…

Gather Teammates – Friends/Colleagues/Family!

Write, shoot and edit a short horror film based on the sub-genre you draw at The Kickoff and including the required character, prop, and line assigned for your city.

Premiere YOUR film to screams and shrieks galore!

Celebrate with some Killer Awards, including Audience Award.

The winner of Best Film goes to Filmapalooza in March for our Best Special-Genre competition 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 monster sized community.

Sign up your team today! Make a horror movie!

Events
  2. Dropoff
    dom, 25 de out de 2026 by 19:30 to be On Time / Eligible
    Online via www.48hourfilm.com
  3. Premiere Screenings
    More details
    Group A: seg, 2 de nov de 2026 19:00
    Group B: ter, 3 de nov de 2026 19:00
    Woodbury 10 Theatre 1470 Queens Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125
  4. Awards Ceremony
    More details
    dom, 8 de nov de 2026 16:00
    Nowhere Entertainment 5300 S Robert Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
Teams

Duck, Duck and Cover Production

DuckPun Productions

Esculent Films

Hi Horse Productions

Masato Movies

PB(&J) Productions

Skinny Dipping Studios

Slant Fin

Starport Unlimited Entertainment Studios

Takes10000Jam

Walterman Productions, LLC

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