Cincinnati filmmakers prep for 48 Hour Film Project weekend

Novices, professionals and filmmakers of all levels in between will gather together Friday to kick off the 48 Hour Film Project (48HFP) in Cincinnati.
 
Participants will be given a genre, character, line of dialogue and prop that must be worked into each film and then have 48 hours to write, cast, shoot and edit it. The rest of the creative process comes about through teamwork, which Kat Steele, Cincinnati city producer for the 48HFP, says is an integral part of the weekend.
 
“The competition challenges filmmakers of all abilities and ages to think outside of the box in a team environment,” Steele says. “From high school students to hobbyists to full time media professionals, all are challenged by incredible time limitations to create a film.”
 
The mission of the 48HFP, which tours more than 130 cities worldwide each year, is to advance and promote filmmaking, filmmakers and teamwork.
 
All local films received by Sunday evening’s deadline will premiere June 7 at the Thompson House in Newport. An awards ceremony will be held in July when a filmmaking prize package will be awarded to winners of the area’s “best film,” which will be screened at Filmapalooza in Hollywood next March and have a shot at a screening at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.
 
While the 48HFP is certainly focused on filmmakers, it’s the community, Steele says, that plays an integral and supportive role.
 
“It’s not just filmmakers that participate,” she says. “This is a community effort, as each film can take dozens of people to make. It’s a fantastic experience for anyone who will be involved.”

Do Good: 

• Register for Cincinnati’s version of the 48 Hour Film Project.

• Support local filmmakers by purchasing tickets to the 48HFP Festival June 7 at the Thompson House.

• Connect with the 48HFP on Facebook.