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Online Summer Film Challenge US - Summer 48
Get Set to Make a Movie!
When?
31 Jul
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2 Aug 2026
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 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 community.
Sign up your team today! Make a movie!
Announcing the (NEW!) Summer 48 2026
Online Summer Film Challenge US 48HFP
Heard of the 48, but never had the opportunity to participate? This summer we’re reaching out to new areas to discover new filmmaking talent.
Write, shoot and edit a short film (4-7 minutes) over a weekend. It screens in our online festival, part of an international competition.
Film Weekend: July 31 - Aug. 2nd
Online Premiere Screening: August 7th
Online Awards Ceremony: August 30th
Plus additional Meet & Greets
REGISTRATION is OPEN!
FIRST YEAR DISCOUNT: $26 OFF!!! (Use code: SUMMER48FILMSPECIAL)
Summer 48 Cities include:
Sacramento, CA *** Fresno, CA *** Spokane, WA *** Phoenix, AZ *** Boise, ID *** Cheyenne, WY *** Fargo, ND *** Bismark, ND *** Sioux Falls, SD *** Rapid City, SD *** Grand Rapids, MI *** Omaha, NE *** Lincoln, NE *** Wichita, KS *** Springfield, MO *** Oklahoma City, OK *** Tulsa, OK *** El Paso, TX *** McAllen-Edinburgh-Mission, TX *** Memphis, TN *** Jackson, MS *** Birmingham, AL *** Montgomery, AL
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Online Meetup: What's the 48? Plus, Networking!More detailsTue, Jun 16, 2026 8:00 PM