Frozen River Film Festival is hosting our first ever 48/5 filmmaking contest!

Friday-Sunday, October 17th-19th

Registration is open now | Registration Fee is $35 per team
20 teams max for contest | Visit frff.org/485-reel-river-rush to register

Grab your friends, family, and your imagination! NO experience needed. NO professional equipment required! Use your phone for recording and your computer for editing! Join us for an epic weekend of storytelling, laughter, and creativity as you take on the challenge of making your own 5-minute short film in just 48 hours!

Whether you’ve never touched a camera or you’re a TikTok pro, this is your chance to try filmmaking in a totally fun, low-pressure environment. Think of it like a movie-making adventure! Perfect for all ages, skill levels, and creative brains!

Here’s the deal:

You’ll form a team (or go solo if you’re feeling bold!
You’ll have 48 hours to dream up, shoot, and edit a short film
We’ll provide the a line of dialogue to include, and genre to film as!
At the end, your film will be screened Sunday, October 19th at 6pm!

All ages are welcome | There is no age restriction to this event.

Event Details:

• Name: 48/5 Reel River Rush Contest

• Kick Off Date: October 17th 5pm – Zoom and asynchronous option available

  • Location: The ARC

  • Address: 255 Main Street Winona, MN 55987

• Submission Deadline: October 19th 5pm

  • Location: The ARC

  • Address: 255 Main Street Winona, MN 55987

• Grand Screening of Films: October 19th 6pm

  • Location: The ARC

  • Address: 255 Main Street Winona, MN 55987

• There are three trophies and one cash prize:

  • Best use of Dialogue

  • Best use of Genre

  • Judges’ Favorite

  • $200 cash prize for audience favorite!

Learn more at frff.org/485-reel-river-rush!