Dates pending
The previously announced September 2026 dates will not take place. We have not announced a replacement schedule or venue.
Official schedule update
THE SHOW WILL GO ON.
Film Faster 48’s September 26–29, 2026 festival has been postponed. New dates and venue are not yet confirmed; paid registration and submissions remain temporarily closed.
The latest, without the guesswork
WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW.
We are preparing a new festival schedule and will publish the next dates, location, submission period, fees and final rules once confirmed. Previous promotions and countdowns are superseded.
For detailed participant rights, refund-review guidance and the authoritative existing notice, read the full official festival update ↗.
Submissions paused
We are not accepting new paid registrations or film submissions. Any future rules and fees will be published before submissions reopen.
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The Film Faster industry platform, future volunteer interest and exploratory sponsorship conversations remain available.
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YOUR NEXT STEPS.
Keep your original receipt, ticket or submission confirmation. Contact our support team with your name, platform and reference number. Do not email card details or identity documents.
Refund and registration requests are reviewed under the applicable original terms, relevant purchase platform and law. This announcement does not waive any statutory rights.
Important clarification
NO 48-HOUR FILMMAKING REQUIREMENT.
The “48” is part of our festival name. Previously completed short films may be eligible when the next approved rules are published. Awards, screenings and future opportunities must be confirmed in the applicable official terms.
Official information
PARTICIPANT NOTICE & EXISTING TERMS.
Festival schedule update
Film Faster 48’s previously announced September 26–29, 2026 festival is postponed. New dates and venue have not yet been announced.
Please do not make travel arrangements or purchase tickets based on the superseded schedule. This page is the official source for future updates.
Updated September 26, 2026
Submissions and registration are temporarily closed
The previous festival’s paid registration and film-submission offers are closed. We will announce the next submission window, venue, schedule, fees and complete rules once they are confirmed. The name Film Faster 48 does not require a film to be produced in 48 hours; previously completed short films may be considered under the next published rules.
Until an official announcement is made, please disregard old deadlines and promotional pages that may still appear in search results or third-party listings.
Already purchased tickets or submitted a film?
Keep your original order confirmation, submission receipt or transaction number. Email support@filmfaster48.com with your name, the purchase or submission platform (our website, Eventbrite or FilmFreeway), and your reference number. Please do not email credit-card numbers or identity documents.
We will review existing registrations and respond with event-specific next steps. Refund requests are reviewed under the original transaction terms, the relevant platform’s rules and applicable law. If you purchased through Eventbrite, use its Request a refund option where available or contact our support team; Eventbrite has specific requirements for postponed and cancelled events (see https://www.eventbrite.com/help/en-us/articles/990713/). This notice does not alter previously agreed rights or waive any statutory rights.
Rules, film rights and prizes
The rules and awards for the next festival are under review and will be published before new submissions are accepted. No new prize, feature-film credit, equity participation, screening or distribution opportunity should be treated as guaranteed unless expressly confirmed in the applicable official terms. Filmmakers’ rights and any applicable screening or promotional licenses are governed by the specific submission agreement they accepted. If you need a copy or clarification of your existing agreement, contact our support team.
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