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48 Hour Film Challenge


  • K-State Student Union 918 North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Manhattan United States (map)

Kick-Off Event – Friday, March 28 | Dr. Susan K. Peterson Room (HL-181), Hale Library, 1st Floor | 5 PM

Red Carpet Event & Film Premiere – Friday, April 4 | Wildcats Chamber

Team up with a small group of K-State student friends and put your creativity to the test!

  • In just 48 hours, create an original short film (2-6 minutes long).

  • Your film must include three surprise elements—an object, a location, and a line of dialogue—revealed at the Kick-Off Event

  • Industry professionals will judge the films, with cash prizes awarded in multiple categories!

✨ Winners will be announced at the Red Carpet Premiere! Don’t miss this chance to showcase your talent and celebrate student filmmaking.

Earlier Event: March 27
S(he) Speaks Cinema- Wicked Showing
Later Event: March 28
Brick Night