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JOIN US FOR OUR 4th ANNUAL 48-HOUR FILM FESTIVAL on MARCH 21

 Our Red Carpet Gala tickets are

* $25 general admission

* $20 AAFP members 

* $5 Children 6-12 


Tickets available at the door or in advance.  

Buy Tickets here!

SPONSORED BY

 April Baker has a deep-rooted love for homes and considers herself a matchmaker between them and her clients. She appreciates the decisions her clients have to make and finds joy when they are able to settle into their new homes. April is involved in every part of the real estate transaction process. Her personal experience in the industry, renovating and selling homes, gives her an extra-detailed eye in looking at each place. She was born in the northwest suburbs and has lived in Illinois most of her life, minus two years in Amsterdam. April has an undergraduate degree in International Business & Spanish from Illinois State University, a Graduate Degree in Supply Chain from Elmhurst College, and previously worked in International Trade and Compliance. Heavily involved in her community, April is a founding board member of 209 Scholarship, a scholarship fund that benefits graduates of Proviso District High Schools.


april@aprilbakerhomes.com  

(224) 715-0428  

Red Carpet Gala

Competing teams are given 48 hours to incorporate an assigned line of dialog, a prop, and a film genre into their short films.  The Gala Film Festival is the world’s premiere viewing of those films.


Prizes will be awarded, including the people’s Choice Award.  This is YOUR chance to vote after the screening.


The film makers will be available to discuss their films, their motivation and techniques and other questions.


Tickets are available at the door, or at a special price in advance.  Cocktail attire is preferred, but don’t let that stop you from joining the fun.  Popcorn, soft drinks, beer and wine will be available for purchase.


Saturday, March 21, 7 p.m.

St. Bernardine Church, Fearon Hall 

815 Elgin Avenue, Forest Park

Doors open at 6:30.  Screening begins at 7:00

General Admission $25,  AAFP members $20, Children 6-12 $5

48 Hour Film Challenge Team Information

2026 48 Hour Film Challenge Rules (pdf)

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2026 48 Hour Film Challenge Release Form (pdf)

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Enter the Challenge!

All Entry Forms must be received by 8 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2026. 

Entry Form

Adult Team

HS and JR High Teams

HS and JR High Teams

  • All Entry Forms must be received by 8 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2026. 
  • Use the link below to pay your $25 entry fee. 
  • You will receive an email with confirmation of your registration and a request for any incomplete information and all required releases.  
  • The email with the required elements for your film, including line of dialogue, prop, gesture, and genre, will be sent on Friday, March 13, at 6 p.m. 
  • Please read the Challenge Rules before completing this form.  
  • Completed films will be due on Sunday, March 15, at 6 p.m.
  • Questions can be sent to forestparkarts@gmail.com with "48-Hour" in reference line.

HS and JR High Teams

HS and JR High Teams

HS and JR High Teams

  •  All Entry Forms must be received by 8 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2026. 
  • Use the link below to pay your $10 entry fee. 
  • You will receive an email with confirmation of your registration and a request for any incomplete information and all required releases.  
  • The email with the required elements for your film, including line of dialogue, prop, gesture, and genre, will be sent on Friday, March 13, at 6 p.m. 
  • Please read the Challenge Rules before completing this form.  
  • Completed films will be due on Sunday, March 15, at 6 p.m.
  • Questions can be sent to forestparkarts@gmail.com with "48-Hour" in reference line.

Adult Team - $25 Entry fee

HS and Jr High Team - $10 Entry fee

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

Become a Sponsor

Nomination Level

Golden Globe Level

Golden Globe Level

Donate $100-$249 

Your logo printed in the program and 2 complimentary tickets to the Gala Film 



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Golden Globe Level

Golden Globe Level

Golden Globe Level

Donate $250-$499

Your logo printed in the program, onscreen credit  and 2 complimentary tickets to the Gala Film 



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Oscar Level

Golden Globe Level

Oscar Level

Donate $500 or more

Your logo printed in the program, onscreen credit, and 4 complimentary tickets and 2 beverage tickets for each to the Gala Film Fest. 


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