Gainesville 48 Hour Film Competition

Gainesville 48 Hour Film Competition The 15th annual 48-hour film festival will be from April 17-19th, 2026 Action
2. Comedy
3. Drama
4. Tech / Dystopia
5. Film Noir
6. Classic Horror
7. Mockumentary
9.

Student / Open Categories

• Feb 3rd, 2023 - Topic, prop, dialog reveal - 7pm
• Feb 5th, 2023 - Turn in - 7pm - on Filmfreeway


• Awards ceremony at SFC Lyceum - Feb 16th 7pm

• Teams will have 48 hours to make a 3 to 5 minute film .
• Teams can have up to 5 people and will be given a topic, a line of dialogue, and prop and then must create their film over the two days.

• Awards in Student, Gene

ral and "Best in Show" categories.


$40 - All teams

There will be 25 possible topic choices. I have listed 20 of them. 5 more will be added to the mix, but I am keeping them a secret ;-)

If you have any wild card topic suggestions... email us [email protected]

20 Possible Topics:
1. Adventure - serial style
8. Romance
10. Modern / Future Sci Fi
11. Thriller/Suspense
12. Dark Comedy
13. Musical
14. Heist
15. Mystery / Twist Ending
16. Atomic Age / 50ies Sci Fi
17. Supernatural
18. Romantic comedy
19. Zombie comedy
20. Florida Mythology / Legend
+ 5 Wild cards

04/27/2026

🎉 2026 Gainesville 48 Hour Film Competition Awards! 🎉
Congrats to all of the teams this year!

Fan infused Vote:
Crowd Favorite: The Visit - Five Eight Productions
Best Cinematography: Broken Notes - Isekaied Squirrels
Best Editing: The Visit - Five Eight Productions
Best Story: The Name on the Door - Chasing Shadows
Best Use of Prop: The Visit - Five Eight Productions
Best Use of Line of Dialogue: The Name on the Door - Chasing Shadows
Best Thematic: Broken Notes - Isekaied Squirrels
Best Actor: Lola Bond from The Name on the Door - Chasing Shadows
Most Viewed Film: The Visit - Five Eight Productions
Most Engaged Film: The Visit - Five Eight Productions

Juried Show:

Best in Show: Broken Notes - Isekaied Squirrels
1st Place Professional/Open: Broken Notes - Isekaied Squirrels
2nd Place Professional/Open: Southern Sacrifice - Be Squared
3rd Place Professional/Open: The Name on the Door - Chasing Shadows

1st Place Student: The Visit - Five Eight Productions
2nd Place Student: Dixie Delirium - Taco Shoes Production

We will be in touch with all of the teams for receipt of award winnings! Congrats everyone!

Make sure you vote vote vote on Gainesville48.com!Watch this years films at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5ID...
04/24/2026

Make sure you vote vote vote on Gainesville48.com!
Watch this years films at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5IDZu_JF27CQW_7Y60CA0W_O83tU_Ebj

Enter our Film Competition section for a chance to showcase your talent and challenge yourself. We’ll showcase your work to an audience looking for the next up-and-coming filmmaker. All genres are welcome, and we provide a unique platform for filmmakers to showcase their work to a diverse audience...

04/23/2026

Tonight! Tonight! Tonight! Tonight!
Make sure you come out to Gainesville 48 Hour Film Competition Screenings! We look forward to seeing you all there!

Send a message to learn more

04/19/2026

We are almost there 30 more minutes until they are due! Keep pushing!

04/17/2026

2026 Gainesville 48-Hour Film Competition
Film Topic Release!
Genre: Southern Gothic
Line of Dialogue: "Remember, you will only have time for just one shot. If you need another, the risk is yours." Edward Drayton "The Man Who Knew Too Much," 1956.
Prop: Newspaper

A little over 4 hours until the reveal this evening! There is still time to sign up for the Gainesville 48 Hour Film Com...
04/17/2026

A little over 4 hours until the reveal this evening! There is still time to sign up for the Gainesville 48 Hour Film Competition 2026! You can sign up @

Do you have what it takes to create a cinematic masterpiece in 48 hours? For the past 15 years, Competitors have 48 hours to shoot, edit, score, and post a 3...

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04/16/2026

One more day before the start of this years 48 hour Film Gainesville 48 Hour Film Competition! Make sure you sign up at FilmFreeway.com/gainesville48hourfilm
Lets make something cool!

Do you have what it takes to create a cinematic masterpiece in 48 hours? For the past 15 years, Competitors have 48 hours to shoot, edit, score, and post a 3...

We have only a few more days before the start of this years 48 hour Film Gainesville 48 Hour Film Competition! Make sure...
04/16/2026

We have only a few more days before the start of this years 48 hour Film Gainesville 48 Hour Film Competition! Make sure you sign up at FilmFreeway.com/gainesville48hourfilm
This Friday is goes down!

Lock in!

The 15th Annual Gainesville 48 Hour Film Competition is back April 17–19, 2026, and it’s time to see what you can create in just 48 hours.

$4,000 in total prizes are up for grabs including audience choice awards!

Registration is now OPEN:
FilmFreeway.com/Gainesville48HourFilm

Grab your crew and start planning your strategy.
Let’s make some movie magic, Gainesville.
Write. Shoot. Edit.

Remember to sign up for the Gainesville 48 Hour Film Competition by April 17th! You can sign up at FilmFreeway.com/gaine...
04/14/2026

Remember to sign up for the Gainesville 48 Hour Film Competition by April 17th! You can sign up at FilmFreeway.com/gainesville48hourfilm!

Lock in!

The 15th Annual Gainesville 48 Hour Film Competition is back April 17–19, 2026, and it’s time to see what you can create in just 48 hours.

$4,000 in total prizes are up for grabs including audience choice awards!

Registration is now OPEN:
FilmFreeway.com/Gainesville48HourFilm

Grab your crew and start planning your strategy.
Let’s make some movie magic, Gainesville.
Write. Shoot. Edit.

Lock in!The 15th Annual Gainesville 48 Hour Film Competition is back April 17–19, 2026, and it’s time to see what you ca...
03/08/2026

Lock in!

The 15th Annual Gainesville 48 Hour Film Competition is back April 17–19, 2026, and it’s time to see what you can create in just 48 hours.

$4,000 in total prizes are up for grabs including audience choice awards!

Registration is now OPEN:
FilmFreeway.com/Gainesville48HourFilm

Grab your crew and start planning your strategy.
Let’s make some movie magic, Gainesville.
Write. Shoot. Edit.

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