48 Hours to make a short film!
NOTE: Current dates below are for 2026.We are excited to be hosting a 48 Hour Filmmaking Challenge this year! This fun adrenaline filled experience will be a true challenge of filmmakers' creativity, efficiency and teamwork to make a film in 48 hours. The race against the clock starts at Six pm on Friday March 13 and filmmakers have until Six pm on Sunday March 15th to finish their films. That includes writing, shooting and editing!
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The films will be premiered at CINEFEST on March 21st!
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Guidelines:
- Films will be a maximum of 10 minutes long. - Crews of up to 4 filmmakers can sign up. - You may cast as many actors as you want. - The movie MUST BE shot on Vancouver Island. - The movie MUST BE family friendly. No coarse language, nudity, sexual content, or over-the-top violence. - No branded content. - No copyrighted music. All music MUST BE original music, public domain music, or independent music that the filmmaker has permission to use. - Objects that must be integrated into your film will be revealed to the filmmakers at Six pm on the Friday when the challenge begins. This Year the Objects are: A coin. A glass/cup |
"This year, as well as cash prizes, we are awarding the 1st Annual Arpen’s Cinematic Belt of Excellence, to the film with the highest judges scores in Cinematography.
Arpen was a musician, photographer, filmmaker, and cinematographer who loved collaborating and always brought joy to the people around him. I was always in awe of the tremendous talent he had behind the lens. Starting our film journey together many years ago, we shared in countless failures and successes. Learning experiences I don’t think I could have navigated alone. Arpen was more than a film partner, he was a true creative soul. His vision, patience, and spirit made every shoot better. There’s not a day that goes by where I’m not thinking about him and I will continue to carry his influence with me in every story I tell." - Matt Haley
Films will be judged by a jury of judges. Winners will be announced Live at the end of CINEFEST. There will be cash prizes for first place!
Best Film and best performance.
Do you want to do the challenge? Registration required ASAP!!!
Best Film and best performance.
Do you want to do the challenge? Registration required ASAP!!!
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