Global 48

09/29/2026

⏰ ONE WEEK LEFT!

Early Bird registration for the Horror & Fantasy 48 AND Comedy 48 ends in just one week!

Get creepy, terrifying, magical, mysterious, or downright weird. https://www.48hourfilm.com/global/horror_fantasy

Bring the laughs and make us question your sense of humor. https://www.48hourfilm.com/global/comedy/2026

🌎 Both are global.
🎬 Both give you 48 hours to make a short film.

Early Bird ends October 6. Pick your side. Grab your team. Make a movie!

09/07/2026

This fall, we’re bringing you TWO global 48 competitions, with very different vibes. Just in case you don't want to wait for the next Global 48 ;)

😂Comedy 48
https://www.48hourfilm.com/global/comedy/2026

🎃Horror & Fantasy 48
https://www.48hourfilm.com/global/horror_fantasy/2026

The Best Film from each competition goes to Filmapalooza in Curaçao, competing for Best Special Genre Film and a spot in our Short Film Corner screening at the Cannes Film Festival!

Registration is OPEN NOW and spots are limited to 48 teams per competition!

We Can't wait to see what you create!
Indra, City Producer

09/04/2026

This fall, we’re bringing you TWO global 48 competitions, with very different vibes.

😂Comedy 48
https://www.48hourfilm.com/global/comedy/2026

🎃Horror & Fantasy 48
https://www.48hourfilm.com/global/horror_fantasy/2026

The Best Film from each competition goes to Filmapalooza in Curaçao, competing for Best Special Genre Film and a spot in our Short Film Corner screening at the Cannes Film Festival!

Registration is OPEN NOW and spots are limited to 48 teams per competition!

We Can't wait to see what you create!
Indra, City Producer

05/17/2026

Global 48 Awards Livestream starting at 10am US Pacific Time!
https://zoom.us/j/94335925199

05/04/2026

Congratulations to the following teams that have made it into Audience Choice Voting Final Round!
Viewing link is below, the voting link is in the showcase description.
Voting will be open until May 15th.
Carrot Productions - 'Smoko' - SGA
Good Gravy - 'The Kid Sleeps' - SGA
Lumière Créative - 'Shortsighted' - SGB
SO EGAL - 'Through The Noise' - SGB - TIE
Year of the Phoenix - 'The Gardener' - SGB - TIE
Divergent Minds Entertainment - 'What We Become' - SGC
Salade de films - 'Bonne chance Pâquerette !' - SGC
Stardust Originals - 'Vineyard Redemption' - SGD
Dos Gringos y Joshua Productions - 'Modern Teaching' - SGD - TIE
Pillmarsh Group - 'Hot Set' - SGD - TIE
Beezal Mop - 'Double Yolker' - SGE
Story in motion - 'Holidays Under Pressure' - SGE
GOLD TAKE - 'The Fourth Cut' - SGF
MUSED Immersive - 'WELL' - SGF
BPD - 'We Bought A Haunted House: The Musical' - SGG
Roomtone - 'Buddies 4 Life' - SGG

Viewing Link (Voting link in the Showcase description.)

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04/24/2026

See the films made for the 2026 Global 48HFP!
https://vimeo.com/duanetrammell/vod_pages

04/23/2026

See all 89 films created for the worldwide Global 48 competition and vote for your favorites!
https://vimeo.com/duanetrammell/vod_pages

04/20/2026

The online World Premieres of the 2026 Global 48 Hour Film Project are now live!

View and vote for your favorite films here:
https://vimeo.com/duanetrammell/vod_pages

A fast-paced weekend in which teams compete to create the best short film in only 48 hours, using required elements. The films premiere at a local cinema.

04/11/2026

Here are the last 20 teams to kick off this year in the UTC-7 time zone!

Elements for all teams:
Prop: an egg carton
Character: Zach or Zoe Masters, Ghostwriter
Line: I’m not lying—I’m just aggressively misremembering.

Baby Taco Films
Genre1: Fantasy
Genre2: Single Room Movie

Barney
Genre1: Road Movie
Genre2: Food Film

BIGBOY Productions
Genre1: Mockumentary
Genre2: Family Film

BPD
Genre1: Musical
Genre2: Silent Film

BYERFILMS
Genre1: Romance
Genre2: Misunderstanding

Daydream
Genre1: Dark Comedy
Genre2: Romantic Comedy

Dinosaurs
Genre1: Sci Fi
Genre2: Holiday/Vacation Film

Fri-yay Films
Genre1: Film Noir
Genre2: Revenge

Jake Byrd Productions
Genre1: Film de Femme
Genre2: Moral Dilemma

No Umbrella Studios
Genre1: Action/Adventure
Genre2: Sports/Game Film

Paradigm Shift
Genre1: Horror
Genre2: Utopian/Dystopian

Phase 3 Films
Genre1: Drama
Genre2: Buddy Film

Pillmarsh Group
Genre1: Fish Out of Water
Genre2: Workplace Film

Project Conclusion Company
Genre1: Comedy
Genre2: Inspirational Film

short n sweet
Genre1: Thriller/Suspense
Genre2: Heist Film

Slightly Professional
Genre1: Romance
Genre2: Misunderstanding

Stage Zed Entertainment
Genre1: Fantasy
Genre2: Single Room Movie

state of flux
Genre1: Road Movie
Genre2: Food Film

Team Tuxedo Cat
Genre1: Mockumentary
Genre2: Family Film

The K Concern
Genre1: Musical
Genre2: Silent Film

Enjoy your weekend and have a great time!