Events

Strut your style on our purple carpet, then head into The Grand | Ritz Theater in Escondido for the Best of San Diego films and the awards gala. Purple carpet / ticket check-in 5-6pm; premiere screening 6-8:30pm.

Featured FilmsThe Tour GuideAfter LifeCulpaNice to Meat YouBefore or AfterCharlieRomance is DeadVeloci-boyfriendThreads of AmoriaShifterHiking Along (With You)Other SkillsMisguided ToursThe Station at the End of the WorldUntitled_ActionScript

The Hollywood-style premiere of a selection of this year’s films.

Featured FilmsMissing ZoeReservedHiking Along (With You)The Dragons ScaleWelcome to Heavenly PressedFor a Few Fugs MoreLate ShiftOur Big Night, or: Throwing in the TowelA Real VacationAmbiviumServed ColdRomance is DeadThe Murder HouseOne Last StopShifter

The Hollywood-style premiere of a selection of this year’s films.

Featured FilmsMorning Without CoffeeMoonshotMisguided ToursRocket SurgeonBefore or AfterThe Klep-Towel-ManiaxLove JunkieAfter ThreeAfter LifeRevenge & RelaxationEnlistedNessaThe Tour GuideEmployee of the MonthUntitled_ActionScript

The Hollywood-style premiere of a selection of this year’s films.

Featured FilmsCurios and Other CuriositiesDon't Look AwayHide and Seeking ClosureThe Towel of TreacheryTour de TagSTASHLast ShotPassing ThroughHalfway House A Go-GoNot Again Janice!Two Bad EggsMidnight SessionCulpa

The Hollywood-style premiere of a selection of this year’s films.

Featured FilmsMiss EngagementOther SkillsThe Case of the Missing JewelsAd MortemRecountDetourNice to Meat YouThe Station at the End of the WorldMercyPersonsRevenge of the TouristCharlieThreads of AmoriaVeloci-boyfriend

Celebrate the completion of your film with your team, and tell war stories to your fellow filmmakers over food and drink at BJ’s Brewhouse Hazard Center.

The official kickoff for the 2026 San Diego 48 Hour Film Project. Teams gather at Spark Studio Soundstage to check in, pick genres, receive their required elements, and start the 48-hour clock at 7pm.

An all-day prep event at Spark Studio Soundstage; open auditions, a find/form a team mixer, and a Win The Weekend workshop covering rules, teams, weekend workflow, and how to win at the 48.

Come meet fellow San Diego 48 Hour Film Project filmmakers at Barley & Sword in North Park — connect with potential cast, crew, and teammates before competition weekend.

Catch San Diego 48 Hour Film Project shorts on the FilmCon festival screen, join our workshop, and find us at the SD48 table • Film & Fan Day at SPARK Studios and Encore Event Center.

Join San Diego Media Pros and the 48 Hour Film Project for a Summer Sync Up at Stone Liberty Station — meet media professionals and filmmakers, connect on summer projects, and find your team before kickoff.

The second San Diego 48 Hour Film Project mixer of 2026! Come meet fellow filmmakers at BJ’s Brewhouse in Hazard Center / Mission Valley to connect with potential cast, crew, and teammates before the competition kickoff.

The first San Diego 48 Hour Film Project mixer of 2026! Come meet fellow filmmakers at Karl Strauss in 4S Ranch (just west of Rancho Bernardo) to connect with potential cast, crew, and teammates before the competition kickoff.

Join SD Media Pros for an evening with Raven and Kilna as we deconstruct the 48 Hour Film Project experience and share how high-pressure production skills can strengthen your creative team and your career.

Strut your style on our purple carpet (so much better than a red carpet!) …and have professional photos taken at our Hollywood style step-and-repeat before heading into a theater packed with the very best of our 48 hour filmmakers… and friends, fans of the 48.

Featured FilmsQuality Trauma BondingHollow HeartsLate CheckoutTangoThe Clown ClosetWinds of VengeanceA Cut AboveF.I.R.E. In My HeartFinest City SignsSigns of LifeSliceRoom to GrieveThe South Mission InnThe Good GoodWondRFULL

Step onto the purple carpet and have professional photos taken before heading into a theater packed with filmmakers, friends, and fans. Entry is by advance purchase only through TixTree.

Featured FilmsFinest City SignsA Slice of DeceptionAgent of PieceOne Last SunsetHappy Birthday to WhoTied up in the YardF.I.R.E. In My HeartMood SwingsDuty CallsKevin & ClarkBreakdown Boogie Killin' ItR3N3GAD3SHollow Hearts

Step onto the purple carpet and have professional photos taken before heading into a theater packed with filmmakers, friends, and fans. Entry is by advance purchase only through TixTree.

Featured FilmsWondRFULLSigns of LifeWhere I Left YouTango for the UnseenThe Clean Up CrewDoctor PThe South Mission InnQuantum LinkHelloThe Parting InnEmendareThe Clown ClosetDivide and ConciergeSliceThe Kollivers

Step onto the purple carpet and have professional photos taken before heading into a theater packed with filmmakers, friends, and fans. Entry is by advance purchase only through TixTree.

Featured FilmsRoom to GrieveTruth or DareKAIFata MorganaARILast DropBehind The Close DoorDystopian CowboysThe Movie Star's AssistantManchildMeat The FamilyThe Good GoodOh Snap!Neon JudasA Cut Above

Step onto the purple carpet and have professional photos taken before heading into a theater packed with filmmakers, friends, and fans. Entry is by advance purchase only through TixTree.

Featured FilmsTangoThinly VeiledThe San Diego HotelChef QuestThe "Good" SisterThe Last SliceI Plead The FifthWinds of VengeanceLate CheckoutQuality Trauma BondingThe Tupperware PartyPlastic & Porcelain GranulatedCrimson HourExtra Toppings

Celebrate the completion of your film with your team, and tell war stories to your fellow film makers over food and drink at BJ’s Brewhouse Hazard Center.

The official kickoff event for the 2025 San Diego 48 Hour Film Project! Teams will gather at Spark Studio Soundstage to receive their genre, character, prop, and line requirements, then begin their 48-hour filmmaking journey.

The final mixer before the 48 Hour Film Project competition weekend! Come meet other filmmakers, find team members, or just network at Ballast Point Brewing in Miramar. This is your last opportunity to connect before kickoff.

An open audition for prospective 48 Hour Film Project actors, and teams that are casting acting talent. Auditions will be held at San Diego 48 Hour Film Project’s sponsor, Spark Studio Soundstage in Kearny Mesa. Actors of all skill levels are encouraged to try out, and all teams (or potential teams) looking to cast talent are likewise encouraged to come. Audition spots are first-come-first-served, so please arrive promptly at the start.

Join us for our South Mixer / Meet & Greet at Mujeres Brew House just south of Downtown in Barrio Logan! This is a great opportunity for potential cast, crew, and helpers to network and form teams before the competition kicks off. Logan.

Come join us to meet fellow filmmakers and hang with our friends San Diego Media Pros, and to get some expert advice from seasoned pros on how to make your film this year.

Come celebrate the start of team registration with our second Mixer / Meet & Greet event at Karl Strauss in 4S Ranch (just west of Rancho Bernardo).

The first San Diego 48 Hour Film Project event for the 2025 competition year is Tuesday! Come meet us at Ballast Point Brewing in Miramar to connect with other filmmakers and get on a team!

Celebrate the completion of your film with your team at Novo Brazil, Mission Valley, and tell war stories to your fellow film makers over food and drink.

The start of the 2024 San Diego 48 Hour Film Project competition weekend, we meet at NTC Park Liberty Station… where genres are picked, and random elements are assigned.

The last 48 Hour Film Project mixer / meet & greet of the 2024 competition year at Mujeres Brew House, Barrio Logan

An open audition for prospective 48 Hour Film Project actors, and teams that are casting acting talent