48 Hr Sparks: Fall Film Challenge
48 Hr Sparks is a fast-paced, community-driven film race where creativity, collaboration, and quick thinking take center stage. Over the course of one weekend, filmmaking teams are challenged to write, shoot, and edit an original short film in just 48 hours based on a surprise genre, prop, and line of dialogue revealed at kickoff.
This isn’t just a race — it’s film school.
For students, first-timers, and emerging filmmakers, 48 Hr Sparks is the perfect crash course in real-world storytelling under pressure. It’s a hands-on opportunity to:
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Hone your craft with tight deadlines and real deliverables.
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Strengthen creative decision-making — you won’t have time to second guess.
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Learn how to lead and collaborate, solving problems as a team.
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Fail forward. Whether your film stumbles or soars, you walk away smarter, faster, and more focused.
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Build confidence through doing, not just dreaming.
You’ll be forced to think on your feet, adapt fast, and get resourceful — just like on a professional set. And when the clock runs out, you’ll have something even more valuable than a completed short film:
You now own your own original intellectual property — a story that’s yours to expand, polish, or pitch as a proof of concept.
Whether you’re here to experiment, grow your reel, or just have fun with friends — 48 Hr Sparks is your launchpad.
When
Jan 9th, 2026 6:00pm - Jan 11th, 2026 8:00pm
Cost
Early Bird $50
Reg $75
Day of $100
Student rate $35 (excluding the day of)
Registration Link
Address
Wallace-Hall Art House
210 S Main St
Mansfield, Texas 76063
