2025 date announced: Friday 16th - Sunday 18th May 2025
Save that weekend!
The 48 Hour Challenge itself
The Elements
On Friday, 10th May 2024, at 4:30pm, your team will be given the three elements that have to appear in your original 4-minute film.
You will have 48 hours to make an original film from scratch.
Your film can be any length but must be under 4 minutes. It can be a film, documentary, or animation; it is your choice!
Essential information
The challenge rules are a must read. Having a successful film entry will depend on sticking to the rules and understanding them.
Team Leader
Every team or solo challenger will need an adult to supervise them. This is the Team Leader and our point of contact during the challenge itself. Click for more information.
A School Contact
If you would like your students to take part in this crazily good challenge, click the button below and you will be able to view a Film Challenge infographic .
If you have any questions or would like to talk to someone about the challenge please contact us.
Schools 48 Hour Film Challenge
is a
48 Hour Media Ltd not for profit project