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DVMISSION 48 Hour Film Challenge Expands to North Kent in Partnership with Whitstable Arts Festival

DVMISSION 48 Hour Film Challenge is thrilled to announce its expansion beyond Portsmouth, partnering with the Whitstable Arts Festival to bring the excitement and creativity of the challenge to North Kent. This marks the first time the challenge will be held outside its original location, providing a new and dynamic platform for filmmakers in the region.

Event Details:

  • Registration Opens: 1st July
  • Early Bird Deadline: 31st July
  • Regular Deadline: 29th August
  • Challenge Weekend: 30th August – 1st September
  • Gala Screening and Awards Night: Tuesday, 3rd September at The Playhouse, 104 High Street, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1AZ, United Kingdom.
  • Team Registration website: https://filmfreeway.com/DVMISSION-WAF

The DVMISSION 48 Hour Film Challenge is an intense, exhilarating competition where teams have just 48 hours to write, shoot, edit, and deliver a short film. Known for its fast-paced and creative demands, the challenge tests participants’ skills in storytelling, filmmaking, and teamwork. Each year, the challenge incorporates specific mandatory elements, including a title, a line of dialogue, and a genre, which are revealed at the start of the 48-hour period.

By partnering with the Whitstable Arts Festival, DVMISSION aims to bring its unique blend of creativity and challenge to a new audience. The Whitstable Arts Festival, known for celebrating diverse artistic expressions, is the perfect collaborator to host this inaugural North Kent edition.

“We are incredibly excited to bring the DVMISSION 48 Hour Film Challenge to Whitstable,” said the event organizers. “This partnership with the Whitstable Arts Festival allows us to extend our reach and inspire a new group of filmmakers to take on the challenge. We can’t wait to see the innovative and imaginative films that will come out of this year’s event.”

Teams interested in participating can register from 1st July, with an early bird registration fee available until 31st July. Regular registration will continue until 29th August. The challenge weekend will run from 30th August to 1st September, culminating in a gala screening and awards night on 3rd September at The Playhouse in Whitstable.

For more information and to register, please visit https://filmfreeway.com/DVMISSION-WAF

About Whitstable Arts Festival:

The Whitstable Arts Festival is a celebration of the arts, bringing together a diverse range of artistic expressions and talents. Located in the charming coastal town of Whitstable, the festival provides a vibrant and inspiring environment for artists and audiences alike.

For more information, please visit https://whitstableartsfestival.com/.