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48 Hour Film Project - Toronto
Christopher Cherry
City Producer
Steve Nash
City Producer
Get Set to Make a Movie!
Registration opens
Tue, Jul 1, 2025 12:00 AM
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - Toronto 2025
- 48 Hour Film Horror Sci-Fi Project - Toronto 2025
- 48 Hour Film Project - Toronto 2024
- 48 Hour Film Science Fiction Project - Toronto 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Toronto 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Toronto 2022
- 48 Hour Film Project - Toronto 2021
- 48 Hour Film Project - Toronto 2020
- 48 Hour Film Project - Toronto 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - Toronto 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Toronto 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - Toronto 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - Toronto 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Toronto 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - Toronto 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - Toronto 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Toronto 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - Toronto 2010
- 48 Hour Film Project - Toronto 2009
- 48 Hour Film Project - Toronto 2008
When?
17
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19 Oct 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.
Events
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Kickoff More detailsFri, Oct 17, 2025 5:30 PMKickoffFri, Oct 17, 2025 5:30 PMThe KICK-OFF is in-person, Friday, October 17, 2025 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, at the Madison Ave Pub. Note: this location may change, as we're looking for a larger kick-off space. The process takes more than an hour, from signing in to us going over the rules, to doing the genre draws, to providing you with the required elements. You must stay at the kick-off until 7 p.m., as we won’t be giving you the final instructions until just before then.
At the Kick-Off, you’ll draw two genres out of a hat. From there, you’ll have 48 hours to create a short film in either genre.
Before the kick-off, you need to upload your signed Team Leader's Agreement to https://48hourfilm.com/login Please see below for the upload instructions. This Team Leader’s Agreement, alongside all of the other production documents you’ll need for the filmmaking weekend, can be found at https://www.48hourfilm.com/documents . You will upload the signed Team Leader's Agreement to your account on the 48 Hour Film Project website, www.48hourfilm.com/toronto Login to your account by clicking on "Login" in the top right corner. Your 48 Hour Film "Dashboard" will appear.
ACTRA members are allowed to participate in the Toronto 48 Hour Film Project. We'll provide the one page ACTRA agreement at the kickoff; nothing needs to be done in advance. You'll upload the agreement with your finished film and the ACTRA logo must also appear in your credits.
Vistek is offering a 30% discount on rentals, at both their Toronto and Mississauga locations, for the filmmaking weekend. If you need any extra gear for your filmmaking weekend, go to Vistek and tell them your Team Name and the Team Leader's name to get the deal... they have a list of all participants.
Please visit https://www.48hourfilm.com/rules to see the official filmmaking and competition rules. Visit https://www.48hourfilm.com/frequently-asked-questions for answers to frequently asked questions.
Remember: No creative work can be done prior to 7pm Friday, October 17, 2025. (Do not pre-write or shoot anything). All submitted films must be under 2 gigs in size. Your film should be: 1920x1080, H264; MP4 or .mov.
Visit the Toronto webpage for more information about the kick-off, screenings and events. https://48hourfilm.com/toronto/
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us by email toronto@48hourfilm.com.
Best,
Steve & Christopher
Steve Nash & Christopher Cherry
Toronto 48 Hour Film Project
https://48hourfilm.com/torontoDropoffSun, Oct 19, 2025 12:01 AMAll Films are to be submitted online. For your Film to be On-Time and eligible for awards, the film deadline is: 7:30pm on Sunday, October 19, 2025. (But remember, Late Films screen too, so get them in!)
The final version of your film must be in one of the accepted formats listed below or on the 48HFP Dashboard (Login and download the “Tech Specs”)
Complete your Wrap Up Form and Team Roster, and Upload your film and paperwork (Certification Statement, etc. https://48hourfilm.com/documents) to: https://www.48hourfilm.com/
Note: All films will receive a Premiere Screening. Only on-time films are eligible to win!
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), 30 FPS (29.97)
• Interlacing: Progressive / NON-Interlaced
• Audio Codec: AAC (.aac), WAV (.wav), MPEG4 (.mp4)
• Maximum File Size: 2.0GB
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Your film should begin with the following:
5 seconds of black
5 seconds of Title card. (team name, film title, genre, date, and city)
5 seconds of the 48 credit (“This film was made for the 48 Hour Film Project 2025. www.48hourfilm.com”) or the 48HFP Bumper (animated logo).
2 seconds black
YOUR FILM
****Title card templates and the Bumper can be found in your Dashboard, click the “Title Templates” button. Note: you don’t have to use the Title card template, you can create your own. ***
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Drop-off FAQ
Is there guidance regarding recommended browsers?
We do not recommend using Safari to upload your film and paperwork, as it works sometimes but not all of the time. We strongly encourage using Chrome and Firefox.
Where do I find the title card templates?
Login into your Dash account and select your team. Next you see the selected project, with buttons to download title card templates.
What time does the film have to be submitted to be ON-TIME?
You must have your checksum on Sunday by 7.30pm at the latest . This checksum creates a fingerprint of your file as soon as you drag your file into the ‘’film drop off’’ box. This may take a couple minutes, so ensure a timely start. Best Advice: Aim for a 7pm drop off, which gives you half an hour to start your download.
The upload appears to be stuck, but it’s after 7.30pm!
Don’t worry. This happens occasionally. But as long as you have an on-time checksum and have not changed anything about the original file, you can just refresh your browser and try again. Your drop off time will appear again as soon as the fingerprinting phase (yellow beam) is done.
Nothing seems to happen, no yellow beam, nothing!
Sometimes a browser can work against you. Sometimes Safari (among others) has issues.
Best Advice: Use Chrome or Firefox. Still have issues? Try switching computers.
Can I finish the upload at a different location?
Yes, as long as you have an on-time checksum, you can interrupt the upload and finish it somewhere else. But, ensure we have your film as soon as possible. Remember: You must upload the exact same file.
I’m getting an error about my file being corrupted, what now?
This has nothing to do with your file, but how your file is received. Probably something went wrong with uploading, causing the file not to upload correctly. You can only fix this by refreshing and trying again.
The website mentions a ‘’countdown’’, where do I find it?
Nowhere. This animation contains the old logo, which we don’t use anymore. But it’s not prohibited to use, hence it is still in the rules.
What can I do to prepare for my film upload?
Make sure you are logged into the system at 7pm and have navigated to the Film Upload page. If you already know the final title of your film, fill it in so the only thing you have to do is drop the file into the dropzone after checking that your file plays back after rendering and is correct.
I’m not able to complete my film on-time… what do I do?
Call or text the City Producers and tell them that your film is going to be late and when to expect it.
Will you screen late films?
Yes, you worked too hard for us not to screen you film. It’s a marathon… just finish the race and we’ll cheer when you cross the finish line.
Can I make changes to my film after submission?
Yes, it’s your film and you can make your Director’s Cut. However, we’re screening the versions uploaded… warts and all, because we’re celebrating the run and what you’re able to accomplish in only 48 Hours.
Premiere Screenings More detailsGroup A: Sat, Nov 8, 2025 4:00 PMGroup B: Sun, Nov 9, 2025 4:00 PMGroup C: Mon, Nov 10, 2025 6:30 PMGroup D: Tue, Nov 11, 2025 6:30 PMGroup E: Wed, Nov 12, 2025 6:30 PMGroup F: Thu, Nov 13, 2025 6:30 PMGroup G: Sat, Nov 15, 2025 1:00 PMGroup H: Sat, Nov 15, 2025 4:00 PMGroup I: Sun, Nov 16, 2025 1:00 PMGroup J: Sun, Nov 16, 2025 4:00 PMPremiere ScreeningsSat, Nov 8, 2025 4:00 PM2025 Toronto 48 Hour Film Project: Premiere Screenings 🎬
Experience the excitement of the Toronto 48 Hour Film Project as we bring a thrilling collection of short films to the big screen—all created in just one weekend! With 15 short films per screening and a runtime of approximately 2 hours, there’s something for everyone, making this a must-see event for film lovers!
📍 Venue: All screenings will take place at the historic Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto
Doors open 30 minutes before showtime—seating is limited, so we recommend arriving early.
🎟️ Tickets are to be purchased online via EventBrite – The purchase link will be posted here on October 17th.
Complimentary Tickets for Team Leaders – Each Team Leader will receive two complimentary tickets to their Premiere Screening. Their name, plus one, will be on a guest list at the door.
⚠️ Content Advisory: The films are not rated and may contain content that is not suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.
🍻 Post-Screening Celebration at Loons Pub: After each screening, join us at Loons Pub, just a 4-minute walk north of Revue Cinema, to celebrate the films, meet fellow filmmakers, and connect with Toronto’s vibrant film community. Everyone is welcome!📍 Loons Pub: 416 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto
🏆 Audience Favorite Award: At the end of each screening, audience members will vote for their top three favorite films. The film with the most votes from each screening will win an Audience Favourite Award.
Don’t miss this action-packed, spine-tingling showcase of independent filmmaking! See you at Revue Cinema! 🎥🚀👻
Warmest regards,
Steve & Chris
https://48hourfilm.com/toronto
Wrap Party More detailsSun, Nov 23, 2025 2:00 PMWrap PartySun, Nov 23, 2025 2:00 PMA Wrap Party for all teams that made a film for the 2025 Toronto 48 Hour Film Project.Toronto 48 Hour Film Project: Best Short Films of 2025 - Screening & Awards Ceremony More detailsSun, Dec 7, 2025 2:00 PMToronto 48 Hour Film Project: Best Short Films of 2025 - Screening & Awards CeremonySun, Dec 7, 2025 2:00 PMJoin Us for the Best of Screening & Awards Show! 🎬🏆
📅 Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
📍 Location: Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, Toronto
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Doors Open at 1:30 PM)
🎟️ Tickets Available on Eventbrite starting October 19th – [Check here for the ticket link]
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of filmmaking, celebration, and community at the Best Short Films of 2025 – Screening & Awards Ceremony! This special event will showcase 15 of the best short films from this year’s Toronto 48 Hour Film Project, followed by our awards ceremony, where we recognize outstanding achievements in directing, cinematography, acting, and more.
If you’ve attended a Best of Screening & Awards Show before, you already know how electric the atmosphere is. If this is your first time, you’re in for something special!
Make a Day of It!
Start your afternoon with brunch in the Annex, then head over to the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema for a thrilling lineup of films, awards, and celebration.
📅 Event Schedule
🔹 Doors Open: 1:30 PM – Arrive early to secure your seat!
🔹 Screening Starts: 2:00 PM sharp – Enjoy 2 hours of incredible short films.
🔹 Awards Ceremony: Immediately after the screening – A fast-paced, high-energy celebration of this year’s top films and filmmakers.
🔹 After-Party: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM at Pauper’s Pub – Raise a glass, connect with fellow filmmakers, and celebrate the 48HFP community!
🏆 The Awards – Who Will Take Home Top Honors?
After the screening, our panel of judges—who have meticulously reviewed every submission—will reveal the winners of top awards, including:
🎞 Best Film
🎬 Best Director
🎭 Best Performance
🎨 Best Visual Effects
… and more!
🎥 The Road to Cannes Starts Here!
The Best Film will earn a coveted spot at Filmapalooza, competing against top films from 48 Hour Film Projects worldwide. If it excels there, it will advance to the Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner, putting Toronto’s filmmaking talent on the world stage!
🎟️ Join Us for an Afternoon of Films, Recognition, and Fun!
The 48 Hour Film Project is all about creativity, community, and pushing the boundaries of filmmaking. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
See you at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema on December 7th!
Best,
Steve & Christopher
Toronto 48 Hour Film Project
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