48 hour film contest poster

Calling all local filmmakers!

It’s JAMs 48 Hour Film Slam!

The rules are simple: 

  1. Register to participate in the competition using the form on this page. Registration closes June 1st.
  2. Attend our launch meeting on June 2nd at 6:00 to receive the prompt, film requirements, and to start the clock!
  3. Starting at 6:30 PM, all contestants will have 48 hours to write, shoot, edit, and export an original short film under 7 minutes.
  4. Films are due at 6:30 PM, June 4th, and can be submitted in person at JAM, or via a google drive link (provided at the launch meeting)
  5. Celebrate! JAM is hosting an outdoor Block Party at 6:30 on June 4th where we invite all contestants and their family and friends to come and celebrate your feat of filmmaking nature. Enjoy picnic style snacks and beverages (feel free to potluck it, too!) and tunes spun by DJ Suavé Sweat Stain and DJ gENderEnDeR while we wait for it to get dark enough to screen your final films with our new outdoor inflatable screen and announce and award the winners of the contest.

Official prize$ TBA.

48 Hour Film Slam Registration

If competing solo, just use your name. Or give yourself a team name. The rules are loose, here.
Enter the names of all people competing on your team.
Designate a team leader who will receive any and all correspondence for your team.
If competing solo, just use your own email. You get the idea.
How did you hear about this contest?(Required)