48 Hour Film Challenge
Put your filmmaking skills to the test with Screen Ashford's latest competition!
dates & details
Signup deadline: 5pm, Thursday 30th January 2025
Challenge begins: 5pm, Friday 31st January 2025
Challenge ends: 5pm, Sunday 2nd February 2025
Final film duration: 2-5 minutes (including titles and credits)
what is the 48-hour film challenge?
A chance to challenge your filmmaking and teamwork skills!
You’ll be given forty-eight hours to shoot and edit a short film, whether by yourself or as part of a crew comprising no more than ten people. The Challenge is open to all, regardless of experience, and can be shot on anything from a phone to a high-end camera; the only requirement is that at least one member of your team is a resident of Kent.
You can read the rules in full here.
how do i enter?
Just fill out the sign-up form to register your interest in participating. Once you’ve submitted your form, you’ll receive a Brief at 5pm on the 31st of January with further details. This kicks off your 48 hours!
what happens next?
You’ll need to submit your film to the link that will be provided to you in the Brief by 5pm on Sunday, 2nd February. Be careful – any submissions after this time won’t be considered!
Next, our panel of expert judges will carefully review the submitted films and assess based on their creativity and originality.
All of the submitted films will be screened at a local community studio, and shortlisted films will be screened at The Ashford Cinema.
The prize for 1st Place is free hire of professional filming equipment valued at £500. Other prizes, certificates, and trophies will be announced in due course and will be awarded by Screen Ashford and Screen South.
have questions or comments?
Contact Screen South by phone or email – we’ll be more than happy to help.
Phone: 01303 259777
Email: info@screensouth.org
Or submit a contact form via our website.
