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Ready for a pro-level filmmaking challenge?

California’s original guerrilla film competition is back and bigger than ever!

BUT, Can you deliver under PRESSURE??

THINK: Hollywood pros are expected to shoot 4 to 6 pages a day. That’s how real filmmakers are born. That is the pro standard!

The 48 Hours California Film CHALLENGE brings that exact standard to you. You have one weekend to deliver a film under 6 minutes.

Step up to the pro level!

We'll help teach you how! Please check out the following workshops to help you create a SUCCESS, AND...

No matter your Skill (actor, crew, director) register here!

WRITE AN AWARD WINNING 48 Hr SCREENPLAY

Online workshop available now!

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NOV. 2nd LEARN TO SHOOT A FILM IN 48 HOURS

Our incredible instructor, Bobkat Kelley has over 40 years of experience and has won numerous awards! Join Bob and learn the tricks of the trade in this LIVE, IN PERSON event hosted by our AMAZING partner CAPSITY Coworking Space!

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NOVEMBER 8th LIVE, IN PERSON EVENT

SEEKING ACTORS, SCREENWRITERS, DIRECTORS and CREW!

There will be SEVERAL events this Summer leading up to the WORLD PREMIERE of the 48 Hous Film Festival BUT THIS ONE IS A CAN'T MISS!

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THANKS TO YOU!

Pictured above: Danny Glover and CFF's Rosalind Santa Cruz

Please join us for Sac's biggest Cinema celebration from Dec. 9 to 13, 2026. Become on of the TRUE filmmakers and creatives who have enriched both our SFF/CFF organization AND our creative legacy as a community.

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FINAL DEADLINE!

OCTOBER 27th!

The next bird deadline to submit to Sacramento's PREMIERE cinema experience is FAST approcahing! Don't miss being a part of the Sacramento International Film fest 30 year celebration!

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