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48 Hour Film Project - Toronto
Get Set to Make a Movie!
When?
13
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15 Oct 2023
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 2024, 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!
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Kickoff More detailsFri, Oct 13, 2023 5:30 PMKickoffFri, Oct 13, 2023 5:30 PMHello, and welcome to the 2023 Toronto 48 Hour Film Project.
Our KICK-OFF to the filmmaking weekend begins Friday, October 13th at 5:30 pm and it runs to 7:00pm. Please try to arrive at 5:30pm…the process takes a full 1.5 hours, from signing in, to us going over the rules, to doing the genre draws, to use proving you the required elements, etc...)
Only two people per team are allowed at the kick-off due to space constraints. At least one person from each team must be in attendance. You must stay at the kick-off until 7pm, as we won’t be giving you the final instructions until just before then. It’s going to be really fun; we have a few wonderful surprises in store for you.
Before the kick-off, you need to upload your signed Team Leader's Agreement to https://48hourfilm.com/login . 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
ACTRA members are allowed to participate in the Toronto 48 Hour Film Project. We will be giving you a one-page ACTRA agreement at the kick-off…this will need to be signed by the team leader and the ACTRA logo must also appear in your credits.
Please visit https://www.48hourfilm.com/about to see the official rules and answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
It’s going to be a really fun kick-off; we have a few wonderful surprises in store for you.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us via toronto@48hourfilm.com
Best,
Steve & Christopher
Steve Nash & Christopher Cherry
Toronto 48 Hour Film Project
DropoffSun, Oct 15, 2023 7:00 AMThe Dropoff is done Online. You'll need to upload your film and paperwork. Contact the City Producers if you're going to run late. All films received on-time and late (within reason) will be screened at the Revue Cinema. Only on-time films are eligible for awards.
UPLOADING YOUR FILM (Due by 7:30PM on Sunday, Oct. 15, to be on-time)
I. LOGIN
1. Go to https://www.48hourfilm.com
2. Login to your account by clicking on “Login” in the top right corner.
3. Your 48 Hour Film “Dashboard” will appear.
4. Click on your current team. Your team info will appear: your Team Name, your 48HFP event, and the status of “Film to be Submitted” (which will change after you have submitted your film on Sunday).
5. At the bottom of the screen, you will see a menu with 3 options: Pre-Production, Production, and Post-Production.
II. UPLOAD YOUR FILM (DUE BY 7:30PM to be on-time and eligible for awards, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO START BY 7PM.) All films submitted on-time & late (by Midnight) will be screened.
1. Click on “Production” in the menu at the bottom of the screen.
2. In the pop-up menu, click on Upload Film.
3. Enter the Film Title – double check it as you cannot edit it in the upload process.
4. Either drag and drop your desired file or click on the blue “Select File” button to upload your desired file. After the file is uploaded, you will see it listed under the “Select File”
UPLOADING PAPERWORK (DUE BY MIDNIGHT ON SUNDAY.)
A. Download the filmmaker paperwork from the 48HFP’s Production Documents webpage. 1. Go to: https://www.48hourfilm.com/documents 2. Click the form that you wish to download – it will automatically download to your device. 3. Sign the form (a digital signature is allowed).
B. Upload the signed forms 1. Click on “Production” in the menu at the bottom of the screen. 2. In the pop-up menu, click on “Paperwork & Additional Content”. 3. Click on one of the forms in the menu on the left. 4. Upload your signed form – Either drag and drop your desired file or click on the blue “Select File” button to upload your desired file. After the file is uploaded, you will see it listed under the “Select File” box. 5. Repeat for every form: Certification Statement, Waiver and Release Form (one for each cast and crew), Music Release Form, Location Release Form, and Materials Release Form. These forms are due Sunday by midnight. 6. Once the required paperwork is uploaded and the Wrap Up Form and Roster are complete (see below for instructions), upload additional content, which includes Group (Team) Pictures, Behind the Scenes Pictures, Film Stills, Poster, Trailer, Making of video. These are optional and may be uploaded after the Official Film Weekend.
C. COMPLETE THE WRAP UP FORM 1. On the Dashboard, Click on “Production” in the menu at the bottom of the screen. 2. In the pop-up menu, click on “Do the Wrap-up”. 3. Complete the Wrap Up Form.
Premiere ScreeningsGroup A: Sat, Nov 4, 2023 1:00 PMGroup B: Sat, Nov 4, 2023 4:00 PMGroup C: Sun, Nov 5, 2023 1:00 PMGroup D: Sun, Nov 5, 2023 4:00 PMGroup E: Mon, Nov 6, 2023 6:30 PMGroup F: Tue, Nov 7, 2023 6:30 PMGroup G: Wed, Nov 8, 2023 6:30 PMGroup H: Thu, Nov 9, 2023 6:30 PMPremiere ScreeningsWrap Party More detailsSat, Nov 11, 2023 6:00 PMWrap PartySat, Nov 11, 2023 6:00 PMToronto 48 Hour Film Project: The Grand Wrap Party
Attention All Cast and Crew from Participating Teams,
Completing the 48 Hour Film Project is akin to running a marathon—it's an extraordinary feat of endurance, creativity, and teamwork. You've all crossed the finish line, and now it's time to celebrate your remarkable achievements!
A Toast to You: Henderson Brewery has brewed a unique "48 Hour Film Ale" to commemorate our creative journey. Claim your complimentary drink ticket at the door and raise a glass to yourselves.
Awards & Accolades: We will honor exceptional talent by presenting the Audience Awards and the coveted "Spirit of the 48" accolade.
Best of Screening Announcement: The suspense will peak as we unveil the list of films advancing to the "Best of Screening." Will your film be one of them?
Music & Mood: A DJ will be there to set the atmosphere, keep the beats flowing, and the spirits high.
Satisfy Your Cravings: A food truck will be on site to ensure no one goes hungry during the celebration.
Networking and Community Building: This isn't just a party—it's an opportunity to network and get to know the talented individuals who made this year's event possible. Let's celebrate not just our films, but the vibrant community that created them.
RSVP: An RSVP link will be made available (closer to the date) for you to secure your spot at this exclusive celebration of talent and teamwork.
Come join us for an evening of celebration, recognition, and community building. We're excited to toast to everyone who crossed the 48 Hour Film Project finish line!
Steve & ChristopherBest Short Films of 2023 - Screening & Awards Ceremony More detailsSun, Nov 26, 2023 12:00 PMBest Short Films of 2023 - Screening & Awards CeremonySun, Nov 26, 2023 12:00 PMJoin us for the Best of Screening & Awards Ceremony, the pinnacle event and ultimate celebration of the Toronto 48 Hour Film Project. This exclusive afternoon kicks off with a 90-minute screening extravaganza, showcasing this year's top 12 short films, meticulously selected by a panel of industry experts. But the excitement doesn't end there—prepare for a high-energy, Oscars-style awards ceremony where we honor outstanding achievements in various filmmaking categories. This event is the perfect gathering for filmmakers, cast, crew, and film aficionados alike. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable fusion of cinematic artistry, skill, creativity, and brilliance!TeamsAguacate Films
ALMOST FAMOUS
Are You Bored Yet Productions
Attack of the Penguins
Austerity Measures Inc.
Ballpark Jumbo
BEK to the Future
BIRD'S NEST
Blu Joose
Boat Rocker Productions
Brown Leather Flicks
CAMP Productions
Conceptuals
Cookie Biscuits Comedy
Creative Meat
Crudely Drawn Pictures
Diana and Liz
Distinctive Digital Productions
Dullboy Giggle Corp.
E.S.C. Films
Electric Alchemy
Equipo dinamita
Fifth Line Productions
Film Fun Weekend
Film School Dropouts
Floating Head
Food Fight Productions
Fourteen Films
Fresh Pen Productions
Future Cool Moms
Georgetown Little Theatre Film Club
Golden GO Film
Great Gibsons
Green Lens Productions
Happy Hour Club
Hungry Lions Inc.
I Majored in Film Productions
I need to join a team
JAJA Productions
Keep It Simple
Kosher Linguine
Little Cat & Flying Foxes
Lucky You
Mad Butterfly
Meat Puppets
Milky Productions
Minus Comm Films
Moments Productions
Motor City North
Movies at the end of the road
Murdisteboom Studios
No sleep til Sunday
Nothin' Good Yet
Nut Allergy Media
Oakwood Films
Phil Ming
Play On Films
Popcorn Film Projects
Porkchop Sandwiches
Pritish Malhan
Pulp Flicktion
Pupils
Questionmark Productions
Quicktime Exporters
RABfilms
Rebel Rebel
Restricted Pictures
Rose Digital Media Group
SandyDogProductions
SCOPE
Screen Denizen
Seven Films
Shadow Dinosaur Productions
Sigh No More Productions
Skid row
Slating Darkness
Smash
Spicy Vanilla
Stairwell Films
Station 92 Films
Strange Cat Productions
Team Dream
Team Mouthy Kid
The Core
The Good Stuff
The Intergalactic Federation of Space Beers
The Pizza Party
The Rainbow Connection
The Red Team
toronto test
Twelve Tales Films
UGO Productions
VENGENZA STUDIOS
Voke
We Hours
West Andersons
Y'good Productions
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