FORKS48: 48 Hour Film Challenge

Write, shoot, and edit a short film in 48 hours using only the required elements provided at kickoff.

Register Your Team
July 31 – August 2, 2026
Limited to 12 Team Slots
Free Registration!
Audience Choice Winner Screens at Forks Film Festival 2026

How it works

Friday, July 31 @ 6PM

Receive:

  • A Prop

  • A Line of Dialogue

  • A Narrative Element

Sunday, August 2 @ 6PM

Submit your completed film.

Monday, August 3 @ 6PM

Submit:

  • 1 BTS Clip

  • 1 Still Image

FORKS 48 Screening: Date TBD

Enjoy your films at the FORKS48 Screening

July 31 - Aug 2

You have 48 hours to:

  • Write

  • Shoot

  • Edit

an original short film.

THE 48 HR CHALLENGE
Important Information

  • Free to enter

  • Teams of any size welcome

  • One registration per team

  • Limited to 12 teams

  • Open to filmmakers of all experience levels

Register Your Team

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