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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