This speed-based filmmaking contest has become a rite of passage for filmmakers, crew and actors. Teams will race to produce short films from start to finish over the course of one weekend using quick-witted creativity, helter-skelter innovation and gallons of caffeine.

The 48HFP is open to all – professionals, aspiring filmmakers and actors, and those who want to give it a try in a short, structured and exciting way. The contest is part of a global competition in which groups compete for the chance to win a $5,000 grand prize and the opportunity to take their film to Hollywood and to screen at the Cannes International Film Festival’s Short Film Corner in 2016.

On Friday, July 24, each team will draw a movie genre from a hat. They will also be assigned a character, prop and line of dialogue that must be incorporated into their film. The teams then have 48 hours to write, direct and shoot their film, which must be submitted by Sunday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m. on the dot. The films will all screen at Village 8 Theaters on August 2 and 3, with the Best Of Screening on August 6.

Register your team at http://www.48hourfilm.com/louisville

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