Filmmakers from the Richmond area race to make a film in just 48 hours, and you can see them in their dazzling World Premier Screenings! Each screening will include a Q&A with the filmmakers immediately following the films and a chance for YOU to select an Audience Favorite Award for that screening. Voting will be via QR code! You must have a mobile device to vote!

Tickets are available for purchase online in advance through July 22 for $12 each, or day-of-premiere for $15, cash or card.

SCREENING GROUP A (now in Screening Order):

Monarch Productions, Elizabeth Bryant - “Bananas for Benevolence: A Twist of Fate” 

Jackson Studios, Armyni Jasper Jackson - "Whatchu Won't Do”

Son of an Underdog, Will Sidaros - "Hit & Split”

The Bloodline, John Zalubski - "Interstate Restroom Service”

[REDACTED], David Freeman - "Fore"

Black Coral, Caroline Hubert - "Call of the Wild"

Life&Death, Cevonte Burwell - "Terms and Conditions"

Proper Productions, Christopher A. Okamuro - "Monkey Business: An Ape P.I. Mystery"

Some Local Industry Professionals, Kit Marston - "Three Ring Bind"

The Weather Machine, Rachel Weatherly -"Internal Audit”

Rapid Industrial Arts, Ian Bailey - "Death Collector" 

Star Gazers Production, Co., James Shiels - "Red River" 

Mental Props, Lauren C Unger - "A Shark Tale" 

Reel RVA Productions, Paris Lape - "Everyone Must Pay"

Films are not rated and some may contain mature content or language.

Which film will win Best of Richmond, move on to compete against over 100 other Best Films from cities around the world at Filmapalooza in LISBON, PORTUGAL in March 2024, and have a chance to screen at the Cannes Short Film Corner?

Purchase tickets HERE.

If you are sick, please stay home.

We do not offer refunds.