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About the 48 Hour Film Project

Ready to take on the challenge?

Team Registration opens July 1, 2024!

An exciting creative weekend
Filmmakers making short films
A global event that happens in more than 100 cities

The 48 takes place on different weekends in different cities throughout the year. In each city, local Film Teams—from beginners to pros--compete to make a short film in only a weekend! Do you and your friends have what it takes to make a film on the fly?

It all begins with the Friday night Kickoff event when you and teams in your city draw genres out of a hat and receive the required elements for your film.

Then it is off to the races—writing, shooting, editing, and doing whatever it takes to submit your short film on Sunday night.

The big payoff is seeing your masterpiece on the big screen at a local theater. Every film, both on time and late, will be screened. There is nothing better than seeing your film with an audience and seeing firsthand how they react to your movie.

At the city awards event, the winning films—as determined by local judges—are announced. More than a dozen awards are given—from Best Acting to Best Directing to the top prize: Best Film.

48-Hour Film Project Best Film Prizes include

8 hours of free studio time at CML Studios
$500 Gift Certificate from Budget Video Rental,
Screening at the 48hr world competition at Filmapalooza 2024 in Lisbon Portugal
A chance to screen your film at the Cannes Film Festival.

Filmapalooza and Cannes

What happens after the local 48? The top films earn more exposure. The Best Film in each city screens at our annual international film festival—Filmapalooza. This fest features screenings, workshops, and parties and is attended by filmmakers from around the world. At the Awards Ceremony, we announce the Grand Champion of the Year!

Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner Many of our films go on to festivals around the world, but we are proud of our 17-year partnership with the Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner. Each year we take a selection of our top films to screen at the festival. It is an amazing experience for our filmmakers.

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48-Hour Film Project: Facts and Figures

Started in Washington DC in 2001
Events in more than 200 cities and 45 countries over the years

Each year:

More than 100 cities
More than 4000 film teams
More than 50,000 filmmakers
70,000+ films have been made for the 48HFP

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Funding for this organization is provided in part by the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, as recommended by Red Chair Catering, Savor Cinema, Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, CML Studios, Budget Video Rental, Film Lauderdale, and Broward Cultural Division.

ARTS ACCELERATOR SOUTH FLORIDA FILMMAKER SHOWCASE & 48 HOUR FILM PROJECT FILM FESTIVAL

WHAT IS IT?

Lights, camera, action! The Arts Accelerator Film Festival discovers South Florida's filmmaking’s rising stars and catapults them onto the global stage.

Exclusive Screenings

Discover the qualifying films for the 2024 Florida Emerging Filmmaker Showcase!, a global distribution launchpad for South Florida filmmaking talent.

Film Race Results

Discover the winners of the 48-Hour Film Project, where creative teams race against the clock making original short films in just three days, with awe-inspiring results.

Networking

Rub shoulders with seasoned producers, celebrity judges, and Hollywood talent. Share your passion, forge partnerships, expand your network, and unlock a world of opportunities.

Professional Development

For actors and writers, dive into our professional workshops on acting, casting, and writing for TV taught by leading creative professionals.

Film competitions, workshops, and distribution opportunities makes the Arts Accelerator Film Festival a unique experience for South Florida film enthusiasts and a crucial platform for local filmmakers to launch global careers!

So, mark your calendars and get your tickets now for the Arts Accelerator Film Festival, where the future of filmmaking comes to life. Be a part of the magic. See you there!

Subit Your Film

Submit your short film, documentary, or web series today and see your work on the biggest screen in Fort Lauderdale. Now accepting films for the Arts Accelerator Film Festival on September 28, 2024, at Savor Cinema in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Awards & Prizes

"Best Film" - Jury Award
"Audience Award"
All films selected have a chance to be included in a feature film with global distribution.

Rules & Terms

Rules & Terms
Films must be 15 minutes or less
Filmmakers must live in Florida
Filmmakers MUST attend the event in person, or send a representative who can participate in a Q&A
Be ready to network. Local film studios and investors attend our monthly events to meet emerging talent.

Send your submissions today! Deadline to submit is September 14, 2024.

Who's it for?

The festival is open to all filmmakers who live in Florida. All experience levels are welcome. Films are judged on the story, creativity, and overall production value.

Distribution

Winning films could win a spot in the 2024 South Florida Emerging Filmmaker Showcase and be shown all over the world!

Filmmakers will receive a portion of the any profits generated from distribution.

Don't Miss Out

The Arts Accelerator Film Festival offers participants the unique opportunity to

Meet and collaborate with fellow film professionals.
Build your professional creative skills.
Have your film included in the South Florida emerging filmmakers talent showcase for 2024.

Funding for this organization is provided in part by the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council.

Submit Your Short Film Today!