FROM IDEA TO SCREEN: YOUR 48 HOUR FILM JOURNEY STARTS HERE!
This workshop will level up your skills so you can be prepared for SUCCESS!
Please join:
- Nino Mancuso (Director, SFF Grand Prize Winner)
- Marc Clebanoff (Director, Prisoner of War with Scott Adkins)
- Toni Stan (Casting for LadyBird)
- Vincent Dee Miles ( Actor, Jurassic Park, Director Cine Soul)
Ready to unlock your filmmaking potential in record time? This dynamic 48-hour workshop provides hands-on instruction and a structured challenge to guide you through every stage of short film production. Develop your skills in screenwriting, cinematography, directing actors, sound, and editing, as you work collaboratively to complete a film within the weekend timeframe. This is an ideal opportunity for aspiring filmmakers to gain practical experience, expand their portfolio, and learn the art of efficient storytelling.
RSVP NOW! MUST BE a CFF MEMBER and SIGNED IN 1st!
ALSO: REGISTER ON OUR 48 HR CAST/CREW SIGN UP HERE
IMPORTANT 48-HOUR DATES: MARK THESE DATES!
Several 48 Hr Film PRE-PRODUCTION MEETINGS will be held to discuss and prepare. Let's take this FREE education and LEVEL UP! This year's 48 Hour fest will MAKE HISTORY as we create media THAT MATTERS! PLUS, we introduce you to new collaborators, advanced techniques, props, and more!
7-08 WRITING A SHORT FILM SCRIPT W/ Richard Broadhurst
7/22 VIRTUAL "HOW TO MAKE A SHORT FILM" (ENSURE 48-HOUR SUCCESS)
8/09 48-HOUR CAST & CREW CALL/PARTY: Celebrate! Gain TEAM MEMBERS! MANDATORY!
8/15 VIRTUAL LAUNCH FRIDAY NIGHT MANDATORY!
8/17 - SUBMIT FILMS: Finished films go to Martin@SacramentoFilmFestival.com
8-30 - WORLD PREMIERE...This LIVE presentation is an official EVENT of the Sacramento International Film Festival 2025...Our 30th anniversary!
Want to Make a Film That Stands Out — in Just 48 Hours?🎬 learn the secrets from top industry pros at the 48 Hours California: “How-To” Workshop!
🔥 This exclusive, hands-on session features SPECIAL GUEST INSTRUCTORS who’ll walk you through exactly how to:
✅ Craft an award-winning short film — even on a deadline✅ Write a screenplay that hooks from the very first line✅ Get your film screened at the Sacramento Film Festival
📍 Whether you're a first-time filmmaker or looking to sharpen your skills, this is your inside track to 48-hour film success.
🚨 Spots are limited. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from the best and turn your vision into a festival-worthy film.
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