RICHMOND’S FAVORITE FILMMAKING EVENT IS BACK! THIS TIME, HORROR STYLE!

Make a HORROR film in 48 hours, then watch it with family, friends and fans on the big screen at Bow Tie Movieland on Halloween weekend! That’s right! Richmond is at it again. We’ll give you a character, prop, line of dialogue and horror genre, then you and your team collaborate to make a 4-7 minute short film in 48 hours! Click HERE to accept the challenge!

DATES TO KNOW
September 10 – How to 48 featuring Fourth Floor Films, July’s Project runner-up and winners of Best Writing and Best Use of Line

September 28 – Networking Mixer (find your crew)

October 5 – Audition (find your cast)

October 20 – Kickoff to Filmmaking Weekend

October 22 – Dropoff Film Submission Deadline

October 29 – World Premiere of Your Film at Bow Tie Movieland

November 5 – Best of Richmond Screening & Awards Ceremony at Bow Tie Movieland

For more information on each event, follow us on all social channels @RVA48HFP or visit our WEBSITE.

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITES

While the judges have the ultimate say, there is a coveted Audience Choice Award. Who wins is up to you! Vote for your favorite films in each screening group. The one with the highest number of votes wins.

BUT WAIT. THERE’S MORE!

The 48 Hour Film Project is part of a global phenomenon. Richmond is one of over 100 cities around the world that competes in this filmmakers’ annual rite of passage. Whether you’re an amateur or seasoned professional, the 48 is for everyone! The winning film from each city advances to compete against the world at the grand finale Filmapalooza, to be held in Lisbon, Portugal in March! It could even go to Cannes in May!

ACTUALLY, DON’T WAIT!

Participation is limited for this special genre Project! Only 24 slots are available, and eight are already taken. Register your team today HERE.