Make a film. You have 24 hours.
24-Hour
Film
Challenge
Create a short film from start to finish in one day. Come with a crew, work solo, or meet collaborators at kickoff. Anyone can participate.
Revealed at kickoff
Your film must include four mystery elements.
The genre and story are up to you, but at kickoff, a required theme, location, prop, and color will be drawn. Every team must incorporate all four elements into its film.
Location
Prop
Color
How it works
One day. One finished film.
Meet + draw
Arrive at kickoff, connect with teammates, and receive your four required creative elements.
Write + shoot + edit
Create your film entirely within the official 24-hour window using your own gear and legal media.
Submit + screen
Upload an MP4 by 4 PM Saturday, then return for the screening, judging, and awards.
The quick version
Bring your ideas. Bring your gear.
- Team size: Up to six crew members
- Film length: Up to six minutes, including credits
- File format: MP4 only
- Entry fee: Free
- Experience: Not required
From the archive
Past challenge prompts
2025
- Theme
- Good vs. Evil
- Location
- DEC / Student Union
- Prop
- Laptop or tablet
- Color
- Yellow
2024
- Theme
- Discovery
- Location
- Downtown Big Rapids
- Prop
- Coffee cup or mug
- Color
- Purple
2023
- Theme
- Comedy
- Location
- Discord call
- Prop
- Specified image
- Dialogue
- Required line