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Applications for the 2024 Little Cinema & Galway City of Film 48 Hour Challenge are open from Monday, 29th July from 10am and close on Wednesday 14th August 5pm!

Apply here from Monday, July 29th, at 10am: 48 Hour Applications | The Little Cinema 

The 8th annual Challenge will happen over the weekend of August 22nd-25th, 2024. Up to 10 teams of 4-10 people will take part, where they will create a 5-minute film in 48 Hours.  

Industry experts will choose the Best Film which will win €500, a TG4 sponsored hoodie for each team member and a place for the film at Galway Film Fleadh 2025.  NEW: This year, the line, genre and shot type will be revealed at 9am on the morning of Friday 23rd August. 

There will also be awards for: Best Use of Prop, Best Use of Line, Best Use of Shot, Best Costume Design, Best Make Up, Best Sound Design, Best Music Score, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Writer, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Film.   

Read the full list of 48 Hour Challenge RULES & GUIDELINES here. 

The Little Cinema hosted a great Networking Event on Thursday, 18th of July, at Portershed a Dó (note – it’s not mandatory to attend this). Check out some photos from the event. 

Find out more about the 48 Hour Challenge at littlecinemagalway@gmail.com  

The 48 Hour Challenge is part of the annual Galway City of Film programme for 2024 and is made possible by support from Galway City Council Arts Office, Galway County Council Arts Office, Screen Ireland and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.  

Galway City of Film is a UNESCO designation managed by Ardán on behalf of Galway City and County Councils. 

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