The world’s largest short film competition, “48 Hour Film Project,” is coming to the Baltics for the first time and will take place in Vilnius on November 7–9. Participants will have only 48 hours to create a film — from the first idea to the final edit.
Held annually in more than a hundred cities worldwide, the competition unites thousands of creators — from established professionals to aspiring enthusiasts. The best films advance to the international Filmapalooza Festival, and from there, even to the Cannes Film Festival’s Short Film Corner, giving participants the chance to showcase their work on one of the world’s most prestigious cinema stages.
“It’s an intense but inspiring weekend where both professionals and amateurs compete equally for the best film and prizes, and unexpected new creative teams are born,” says Nadzeya Ilkevich, the producer of the Vilnius edition. “What matters most is not experience, but curiosity and the desire to see what you can create in just two days.”
How it works:
On Friday evening, teams draw their film genre, and the organizers announce three required elements — a character, a prop, and a line of dialogue. From that moment, the real creative marathon begins: writing, shooting, and editing — all within a single weekend. By Sunday evening, the films must be submitted along with all necessary paperwork, and soon after comes the big moment — the premiere on the big screen.
All completed films will be showcased on November 21 at Pasaka Cinema, where the premiere screenings and awards ceremony will take place.
Only 18 teams can register for the 48 Hour Film Project Vilnius.
More information and registration:
🌐 48hourfilm.com/vilnius
📧 vilnius@48hourfilm.com
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