The challenge? To make a film in only 48 hours! Filmmakers from all over the Los Angeles, CA area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. The winning film will go up against films from around the world at Filmapalooza 2018 for a chance at the grand prize and an opportunity to screen at the Cannes Film Festival 2018, Court Métrage.
The 48 Hour Film Project (48HFP) will occur in the Los Angeles, CA area on the weekend between Friday, August 4 at 7:00pm and Sunday, August 6 at 7:30pm. This is the Official Time Period.
The participating group/team must complete its film/video work in time to deliver it to a location to be announced, on Sunday by 7:30pm.
Only works that meet the deadline will be officially part of the competition. All films received on Sunday (on-time and late) will be screened.
All creativity must take place during the Official Time Period. Any creative work in advance of the competition weekend is prohibited. Creative work includes, but is not limited to:
- Writing the script
- Rehearsing
- Costume/Set Design
- Shooting
- Editing
- Sound Design
- Rendering
- Outputting to tape or other media
- C. Preparation
The only work to begin prior to the Official Time Period is:
- Organizing Crew
- Organizing Cast
- Securing Equipment
- Scouting/Securing Locations
The finished film must be a minimum of 4 minutes in duration, and a maximum of 7 minutes in duration—not including end credits. In other words, the official running time begins after the required 48HFP slates and ends prior to the end credits. The required slates and the end credits do not count towards the minimum time of 4 minutes. The film story may not be longer than 7 minutes.
Registration Fees
- Early Bird: $148 USD/team ends Mon, Jul 10
- Regular: $168 USD/team ends Tue, Jul 25
- Late: $188 USD/team ends Fri, Aug 4
MORE INFO: http://www.48hourfilm.com/los-angeles-ca