48 hour film project comes to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city
For the first time in its 10 year journey, Hanoi will host the international 48 hour film project. It will be the second time Ho Chi Minh city has participated.
For the first time in its 14-year journey, the international 48 Hour Film Project has reached the ancient capital of Vietnam. It will be the third time Ho Chi Minh City has participated.
The 48HFP is a project where teams of filmmakers across the globe are given a character, a prop, a line of dialogue, and a genre to create a film in just 48 hours, from scripting to final production. It began in 2001 in the United States when project founder Mark Rupert came up with the idea and invited his friends for an experimental project. Since then, the annual events have attracted a growing number of filmmakers from diverse backgrounds.
For aspiring filmmakers currently in Vietnam, the 48HFP will kick off in Hanoi on Friday, October 10, 2025, and in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday, November 3, 2025. All films are due the following Sundays, which are October 12 and November 5, respectively. Those wishing to participate but lacking team members are encouraged to attend the screening of Best Films from previous years to find partners. The screening will take place on Sunday, October 1, 2025, at the Hanoi Cinematheque (22 Hai Ba Trung) from 6 PM to 10:30 PM, while the exact location in Ho Chi Minh City will be announced closer to the event.
The grand prize for the Best Film of 2025 includes $3,000 in cash, and the 10 best films will have the opportunity to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival's Short Film Corner in 2026.
The participation fee is 1,000,000 VND (approximately $43) per team. For more information and to sign up, visit the official page.
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