48HR FILM FEST
THE CHALLENGE BEGINS!
48HR FILM FEST
THE CHALLENGE BEGINS!
48HR FILM FEST THE CHALLENGE BEGINS! 48HR FILM FEST THE CHALLENGE BEGINS!
The Brief
Lights, Camera, Action!
Your 48-hour filmmaking challenge begins now!
It's time for your team leader to check their inbox. They will have received an optional Title and an optional Genre, a mandatory Line and a mandatory Prop. Here's how you should incorporate these elements into your film:
Optional Title: This is a suggested title for your film. We provide this for initial guidance but you are welcome to choose your own title.
Optional Genre: While you are given a genre suggestion, you're not obligated to adhere to it. It serves as inspiration in case your team needs direction.
Mandatory Line: Incorporate the provided line into your film. You can feature it prominently or subtly, but ensure it's included. If your line is delivered in another language to English or in sign language, please ensure it is paired with English subtitles.
Mandatory Prop: You will receive two prop suggestions; please select and source one of them to be featured in your film. The chosen prop must be interacted with or clearly acknowledged within the film—merely using it as part of set decoration won't suffice.
Submission and rules: Remember to submit your film by 7pm BST. For more information on how to submit your film and the rules of the competition view our Rules page on this website.
Brief Not Received?
If you haven't received your brief by 7:10, please reach out to info@48hrfilmfest.com. We wish you good luck and look forward to seeing your films.
Can you make a film in just 48 hours?
The 48-Hour Film Festival by LAMDA and RD Studios is an exciting new opportunity for aspiring filmmakers to showcase their talent and make a short film that will be reviewed by an esteemed panel of industry experts.
Registrations are now closed! Stay tuned for our next event!
19TH - 21ST APRIL
WINNING TEAM £2000
2ND PRIZE £1500
3RD PRIZE £1000
48HR FILM FEST
19TH - 21ST APRIL
INDUSTRY GIANTS
CASH PRIZES
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Our Judges
Brian Cox
With decades spent on the stage and screen, Brian Cox is best known for his Emmy-nominated roles in the critically acclaimed HBO series Succession and popular films such as Manhunter and Braveheart.
Daniel Edwards
Daniel Edwards is a celebrated Emmy-winning casting director responsible for casting groundbreaking Netflix series Heartstopper, BBC's Line Of Duty and ITV's Malpractice.
Ryan Dean
Ryan Dean is the founder of RD Studios, the most sustainable sound studios in West London, with high-profile clients across the industry such as Apple, Amazon, ITV, the BBC and Netflix.
Mark O’Thomas
Mark O’Thomas is the Principal and CEO of LAMDA, one of the most esteemed and innovative drama schools in the UK, and has ten years experience as a network director at the BBC.
Michelle Bonnard
Joint head of Screen, Audio & Innovation at LAMDA. She acted in House of the Dragon, Unforgotten and developed original TV projects for Motive Pictures, Warp Films, Other Productions & Working Title.
Amber Grappy
Amber Grappy is an actor and a graduate of LAMDA's BA (Hons) Professional Acting course. Amber has starred in the Netflix series One Day, HBO series The Baby, and the series Smothered and Wreck.
LAMDA & RD Studios Partnership
LAMDA and RD Studios partnered in 2024 to give aspiring filmmakers a platform to hone their skills and get their work in front of highly experienced industry professionals. With LAMDA’s 160-year heritage training some of the best creators in the industry and RD Studios’ extensive experience in film and TV production, the 48-Hour Film Festival brings together the best opportunities for an up-and-coming filmmaker looking to kickstart their career.
