Light House Studio is excited to share that applications for the 2026 Adrenaline Film Project are open! Applications are due by Sunday October 4th at 5:00PM ET.  

The Adrenaline Film Project (AFP), is the 72-hour narrative filmmaking workshop/competition taking place November 5–8, 2026.  Now in its 22nd year, AFP brings emerging filmmakers together with industry professionals to write, produce, edit, and premiere an original 3–5 minute film in just three days.

For working industry professionals or students studying film, cinema, media, screenwriting, or production, AFP is an opportunity to apply your training in an intensive production environment while gaining hands-on experience in storytelling, collaboration, creative problem-solving, and working under real production deadlines.

This year’s industry mentors include Han West and Steven Robilliard, along with AFP founder and filmmaker Jeff Wadlow. Over AFP’s 22-year history, participants have gone on to film schools, professional careers, production companies, and film festival submissions, including Sundance.

Kristen Dillehunt (she/her)

Operations Director

Light House Studio at the Vinegar Hill Theatre

220 W. Market Street Charlottesville, VA 22902

Phone:  434.293.6992

Email:   [email protected]

Web:    lighthousestudio.org

***The Virginia Film Office is not affiliated with this event and it is up to the participants interested in this opportunity to get more details directly from the event website.***