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about Paradise 48

The VIrgin Islands' First 48hr Film Festival COmpetition

Paradise 48 Film Festival is the first time-themed competition to be held in the Virgin Islands. It’s an adrenaline-filled 48 hours in which your team has to write, shoot, edit, and score an original short film and turn it in by the deadline. This fun weekend is precluded with a nerve-wracking kickoff event where teams discover hidden elements needed to complete their short films. 

What could be more exciting than pitting skills, creativity, and passion for filmmaking against fellow filmmakers in the Virgin Islands?

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Get ready for the excitement!

Are you up for the challenge?

Paradise 48 is a true test of your skills as creatives. Can your team work together to create a short film in 48 hours? 

Here’s how it works:

Register Your Team


Gather your best pals and create a team. Register your team online and prepare for the fun!

Film Your Short


At the Kickoff, your team will receive your Required Elements to make your film. You have to create your original short film using these elements.

Submit by Deadline


The clock is ticking! Teams will only have 48 hours to write, shoot, edit, and score their films.

Judging


There are two rounds of judging. A panel of esteemed judges will review all submissions. Only 10 teams will make it to the final round.

Awards


The final 10 films will premiere at the awards ceremony. Award categories include Best Picture, Best Director, and Paradise 48 Fan Fave.

and acTion!...adventure.

All teams will get a genre for their films.
What will youR Genre be?

Official Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

If you’re interested in sponsoring the festival, click here.

Our Judges

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