48 Hour Film Project Tickets

The 48 Hour Film Project is a beloved, city-by-city filmmaking challenge that has sparked creativity and community since 2001. Founded in Washington, DC, by Mark Ruppert and producer Liz Langston, the project tasks teams to craft a complete short film in just 48 hours. Each entry starts with a drawn genre, character, prop, and a line of dialogue, pushing participants to improvise, collaborate, and deliver cinema under pressure. City winners advance to Filmapalooza, the international festival that travels to a new host city each year. This page highlights the performer profile for the 48 Hour Film Project, offering a detailed biography, notable works, and an up-to-date look at upcoming events and screenings. Whether you’re in Las Vegas, Richmond, Philadelphia, or another city, you can secure your seats and follow the journey from concept to screen.

With a live schedule maintained across cities for 2026, fans can track local screenings, kickoff dates, premieres, and festival stages. The project’s legacy includes a robust network of teams that continually push the boundaries of short-form storytelling, all while building a shared, cinematic community. Explore the performer page for background, milestones, and a path to upcoming ticketed events.

Key facts: Founded in 2001 in Washington, DC, by Mark Ruppert and Liz Langston, the 48 Hour Film Project operates on a city-by-city format where teams deliver a short film in 48 hours based on a drawn genre, character, prop, and dialogue line. City winners reach Filmapalooza, hosted in a different city each year. Filmapalooza 2025 took place in Seattle; Filmapalooza 2026 was planned for Lisbon. 2025 city screenings included Las Vegas, Richmond, and Philadelphia, among others, with kickoff and premiere dates published by city pages. Official sites maintain a live 2026 schedule for city participation. Stay connected via official social channels for updates, screenings, and festival news.