Cape Town 48 Hour Film Project

Cape Town 48 Hour Film Project The place to stay up to date with all the information about the 48 Hour Film Project running in Cape Registrations open in June, so get your team together.

The 48 Hour Film Project, hosted by benchfilms, is a wild and sleepless weekend in which you and a team make a movie—write, shoot, edit and score it—in just 48 hours. On Friday night, 19 August, you get a character, a prop, a line of dialogue and a genre, all to include in your movie. 48 hours later, the movie must be complete. For more information, sign up for the Cape Town 48HFP newsletter here http://www.48hourfilm.com/en/capetown/ or contact us at [email protected]

Here’s part two of our 2026 48HFP Cape Town Awards Night photo dump!
15/10/2026

Here’s part two of our 2026 48HFP Cape Town Awards Night photo dump!

Final Screening. One Night Only.Diana Keam, 48HFP Cape Town Winner (2014) and seven-time judge, is bringing her feature ...
14/10/2026

Final Screening. One Night Only.

Diana Keam, 48HFP Cape Town Winner (2014) and seven-time judge, is bringing her feature film Don’t Be Late for My Funeral back to the big screen for a final screening.

Date: Wednesday 21 October, 6pm
Location: The L***a, Cape Town

After a successful roadshow, this extra screening has been added for those who missed it. The film earned two SAFTA nominations this year, and Diana has been featured on Expresso and Cape Talk discussing the film's journey.

Support one of our own and check out the film in the cinema!

Watch the trailer, read the synopsis and book your tickets:
www.dontbelateformyfuneral.com

A little photo dump from the 2026 48HFP Cape Town Awards Night. More moments coming soon!
14/10/2026

A little photo dump from the 2026 48HFP Cape Town Awards Night. More moments coming soon!

13/10/2026

From a 48-hour filmmaking challenge to representing Cape Town internationally! Moon Dog Productions took the top spot at this year’s 48HFP Cape Town with YOGHURT, also winning Best Editing, Best Supporting Actor, Best Writing and the Audience Award.

We’re proud to showcase the team behind our City Winner and can’t wait to follow their journey to Filmapalooza 2027.

Our 2023 Bursary winner Max Fouchee is now in their third year at SAE and recently worked as Cinematographer on Just Eno...
08/10/2026

Our 2023 Bursary winner Max Fouchee is now in their third year at SAE and recently worked as Cinematographer on Just Enough, a romcom written and directed by Lara Du Plessis. As their biggest project yet, the seven-day production was a huge challenge, but one Max absolutely loved.

They were able to experiment with some incredible gear, including the Nisi Athena lenses recently introduced on campus, which helped achieve the creative look they were going for. Max also worked with Peter Lambert Rentals to get the extra gear needed to light and rig each set. After long days, aching muscles and more than a few bruises, Max says it was all worth it and they’re proud of what they captured.

SAE Institute South Africa Benchfilms

30/09/2026

Meet our 2026 SAE Bursary winner, Lathitha Vena!

The 48-Hour Film Project is about creating films in 48 hours, but it’s also about creating opportunities that can last far beyond the weekend. We’re excited to see Lathitha begin her journey at SAE Institute and look forward to seeing where her passion and creativity take her.

Congratulations, Lathitha!
https://www.benchfilms.com/48hfpcpt

29/09/2026

From hearing their names called to stepping up to collect their trophies, our filmmakers had some pretty special moments at this year’s 48HFP Cape Town Awards. Here’s a little glimpse of the celebrations, the reactions and the people behind the films!

https://www.benchfilms.com/48hfpcpt

After an unforgettable weekend of filmmaking and a packed screening weekend, we celebrated the incredible people behind ...
28/09/2026

After an unforgettable weekend of filmmaking and a packed screening weekend, we celebrated the incredible people behind this year’s films at last night’s Awards Night. A huge congratulations to all our 2026 category winners and nominees!

Your creativity, commitment and hard work stood out, and we’re so excited to celebrate your achievements.

And to every team who took part, thank you for making this year’s 48HFP Cape Town one to remember.

Tonight, we raise a glass to everyone who wrote, shot, edited, acted, produced, stressed, laughed and somehow got their ...
27/09/2026

Tonight, we raise a glass to everyone who wrote, shot, edited, acted, produced, stressed, laughed and somehow got their film across the finish line in 48 hours. Now it’s time to celebrate the films and filmmakers who made it all happen and reveal this year’s winners.

See you tonight!

https://www.benchfilms.com/48hfpcpt
Benchfilms

Meet Sean Drummond, writer, producer, storyteller and mentor. His work includes FIVE FINGERS FOR MARSEILLES, APOCALYPSE ...
27/09/2026

Meet Sean Drummond, writer, producer, storyteller and mentor. His work includes FIVE FINGERS FOR MARSEILLES, APOCALYPSE NOW NOW and Netflix’s UNSEEN, alongside projects from across East and West Africa. He’s also a Durban FilmMart mentor and African Creative TV fellow.

Back in 2018, Sean took on the 48HFP challenge with his puppet western WESTWOOL, an experience he describes as one of the most fun filmmaking experiences he’s ever had.

https://www.benchfilms.com/48hfpcpt
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