Film Mission
A high-stakes, time-sensitive challenge designed to test your creativity, resourcefulness, and filmmaking prowess.
The clock will be ticking, the stakes will be high, and the rewards… legendary.
Operation Allies
Mission Overview
Join the 48-Hour Film Challenge, showcase your talent, and unlock exclusive rewards that will bring your next film to life!
1
Enter the
Challenge
Gather your team and prepare to get creative. These can be friends, family or industry professionals to help bring your ideas to life.
2
Launch
Event
At the online launch event you’ll receive your brief. This includes your team’s genre, line of dialogue, character name, prop and a unique cinematic twist.
3
Filming
Sprint
Transform the brief into a complete 4–8 minute short film in just 48 intense hours. Think fast and execute smartly to meet the deadline.
4
Red Carpet Awards Premiere
Watch your film—and those of other teams—on the big screen at our red carpet premiere. Winners in each category will be announced.
5
Award-Winning Films
If your team wins in a category, you’ll unlock a range of prizes designed to boost your careers and bring your next project to life.
Your Mission
48 hours to write, shoot, and edit a film before being judged by a panel of industry professionals.
Break the Script
Defy the Deadline
Team Formation
Choose Your Crew
Gather your creative tribe! Form teams of any size, blending fresh talent with seasoned pros. Every voice counts in building your dynamic filmmaking crew.
Kick-Off Event
Seal Your Fate
Kick off the challenge with a burst of inspiration. At this event, you'll learn your group genre plus three surprise elements—a must-use line of dialogue, a unique prop, and a specific filmmaking technique.
48-Hour Period
From Script To Final Cut
In just 48 hours, you'll transform your ideas into a finished film. Write, shoot, edit and submit. Experience the thrill of fast-paced storytelling, where every second pushes your creative boundaries.
The Prize
Bring your next project to life with a full camera & lighting package and production support from Crew Studio.
Bring Your
Vision To Life
Camera & Lighting
Sunbelt Rentals
A full Camera Package from Sunbelt Rentals bringing cinematic flare to your next story with professional kit.
Insurance
Performance Film & Media Insurance
Production insurance for your project, supporting you behind the scenes to ensure you're covered for any accidents on or off set.
Production Support
Bringing Your Story To Life
Crew Studio brings a wealth of production experience, with the winning team enjoying pre-production support ensuring your next project is a success.
