Have what it takes to make a movie in 48 hours? SAVE THE DATE for the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project filmmaking weekend!

Filmmakers from all over the Richmond, VA area and beyond will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours.

Write, shoot, and edit a short film over the weekend and see it PREMIERE on the BIG SCREEN!

All Welcome!  First-timers, hobbyists, amateurs, and professionals!

Take your filmmaking to the NEXT LEVEL!

Wherever you are currently in your filmmaking journey, the 48 Hour Film Project is a valuable next step!  

     •. Make your FIRST film... the first of many!

     •. Create a new film for your reel

     •  Practice new techniques -- in a low-risk setting

     •. Find new filmmaking partners to work with on a (very!) short-term basis

     •  Create work to help show off your skills to find that next job!

The winning film will go up against films from around the world at Filmapalooza 2026 for a chance at the grand prize and an opportunity to screen at the Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner!

Registration opens May 5, 2025! Register your team for the competition, then we’ll see you at the Project Kickoff on Friday, July 11 at 6PM!