Best of San Diego Screening and Awards Gala

This screening will consist of a dozen or more featured best films from the San Diego competition, and filmmakers will be given dozens of awards from the entire catalog of this year’s films.

Purple carpet 5-6pm, then the films and awards until 9pm, at The Grand | Ritz Theater in downtown Escondido.

Important Details

Date is pending confirmation — 5-9pm once the calendar day is locked.
Tickets will be sold in advance. There will be no on-site ticket sales.
Bring your style! You’re coming to a film premiere — dress to impress.
By purchasing a ticket or attending the event, the attendee agrees to the Attendee Terms

About the 48 Hour Film Project

The 48 Hour Film Project is the longest running and most popular timed filmmaking competition. Teams have just 48 hours to write, shoot, edit and score a short film. All films are screened in a real theater and compete for awards and recognition.

Schedule

Sunday, October 11, 2026
5pm - 9pm

Purple Carpet

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Strut your style on our purple carpet and have professional photos taken at our Hollywood style step-and-repeat.

Best of San Diego Films and Awards

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Featured best films from this year’s San Diego competition, plus awards from the entire catalog of this year’s films.

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Location

The Grand | Ritz Theater

A historic 1937 theater in downtown Escondido, fully restored with modern amenities, on the corner of Grand Avenue and Juniper Street. Parking in nearby public lots and street parking along Grand and Juniper.

301 E. Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025

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