This special screening with the 48 Hour Film Project includes films from the recent Yes We Cannes Global Film Competition and Four Points Film Project competitions, showcasing shorts in created in Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo.
The Yes We Cannes Global Film Competition is a special 48 Hour Film Project challenge reserved for the top filmmaking teams from around the world. One hundred seven teams representing 13 countries participated! From the 107 entries, fifteen films will be selected to screen at Filmapalooza (48 Hour Film Project’s global grand finale awards festival) in March 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal.
At Filmapalooza, it will be announced which eight films are selected to screen at the Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner in May 2024. The overall Yes We Cannes winner will also be announced at Filma and win a trophy and a $2,000 cash prize.
The Four Points Film Project is an annual 48 Hour Film Project online filmmaking competition that allows teams three days to make their short. This year over 90 film teams participated from around the world. With a total prize pot of $4,000, a chance of getting your film screened at the Short Film Corner at the Cannes Film Festival, and voting for the Audience Award, Four Points is an exciting competition with high stakes!
The following films will screen in this special program at The Lindsay:
The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with the filmmakers in attendance.
Tickets are available through the Pittsburgh 48 Hour Film Project.