48 Hour Film Competition Premiere
Schedule
Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
1307 J St, Modesto, CA, United States, California 95354 | Modesto, CA
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Join us for the most exciting night of the Modesto 48 Hour Film Competition, the Grand Finale Screening at the State Theatre!This two to two-and-a-half hour live event showcases the Top 16 films of the competition, selected from all submissions created during an intense 48 hour filmmaking weekend. These films represent the efforts of the most passionate and creative filmmakers in the Modesto area.
The Grand Finale is hosted by competition director Andrew Fischer Wong of Re:Told Productions and will include a ceremony to award cash prizes to the winners of the different categories including:
Best Picture – Best overall film of the night
Best College Film
Best Youth Film
Audience Choice
and many more!
Ticket prices are $20 ($21 online), and audiences are encouraged to bring friends and family to celebrate the filmmakers and vote for their favorites.
Sponsorship Opportunity
If you or your business are interested in sponsoring the Modesto 48 Hour Film Competition, please reach out to [email protected]. Sponsorships help support local filmmakers through prizes and the continued growth of this community event. We thank you for your support of the local filmmaking and art scene!
Can’t make it to the finale?
If you’re unable to attend the Grand Finale, you’ll have another chance to experience the best films from this year’s competition at our brand new Encore Screening, taking place the following night on Saturday, March 28th at the State Theatre.
Doors at 6; finale at 7 p.m.
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Where is it happening?
1307 J St, Modesto, CA, United States, California 95354Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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