***HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE Siné 48-Hour Challenge***

Create a FilmFreeway account and go to My Projects

Click Add Project

Under Project Title, enter your Team Name

Fill out only your Email and Phone Number under Submitter Info

Click Save Project

Next, go to the Siné 48-Hour Challenge page and click Submit Now
Select your project with the Team Name, Add to Cart, and Checkout

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What is the Siné 48-Hour Challenge?
Get ready for the ultimate creative adrenaline rush—the Siné 48-Hour Challenge! This high-energy filmmaking showdown is one of the Siné Institute’s flagship initiatives to spotlight and launch the next wave of bold, emerging filmmakers. This unique event invites filmmakers from across Canada to create a complete short film—from writing and shooting to editing and delivery—within just 48 hours. Starting the evening of August 1, 2025, participating teams will receive a mystery Character, Key Prop, and Line of Dialogue moments before the clock starts ticking. This fast-paced, high-energy challenge pushes filmmakers to showcase their creativity, collaboration, and storytelling skills under pressure, while celebrating diverse voices and fresh talent.

Who Can Join?
Teams of filmmakers from all backgrounds across Canada are welcome to participate. If your team includes at least one cast or crew member of Filipino descent, you’ll unlock a creative incentive—alternate options for the required Character, Key Prop, and Line—giving you more flexibility while honouring representation.

See Competition Terms & Conditions on https://sineinstitute.com/

Please Note: FilmFreeway is used exclusively for team registration and payment. Final film submissions will be collected separately. Detailed submission instructions will be provided to registered teams via email.

Awards & Prizes

Details about prizes and awards are announced on the Siné Institute website.

https://sineinstitute.com/

Rules & Terms

Key Rules
All creative work, including writing, casting, filming, editing, and sound design, must be completed during the 48-hour challenge window from August 1 at 7:00 p.m. ET to August 3 at 7:00 p.m. ET. No pre-produced material is allowed. Your film must include the mystery Character, Key Prop, and Line of Dialogue provided at the kick-off, and meet technical specifications such as length (4–9 minutes, excluding credits), format, and submission requirements.

See Competition Terms & Conditions on https://sineinstitute.com/

Submission & Screening
Films must be submitted by Sunday, August 3, 2025, 7:00 p.m. ET. On August 15, 2025, there will be a special Watch Party event for participants, their family and friends, and the judges. Judges will review the films and select the Top 5 Films and the Best Siné 48-Hour Challenge film during this event. The Top 5 films will be showcased at the Mabuhay Philippines Festival on August 23, 2025, and also screened at Siné Film Fest 2026 in Toronto. This is a great opportunity for filmmakers to gain exposure and celebrate their work.

See Important Dates | See Competition Terms & Conditions on https://sineinstitute.com/

Submission Process: Final films are not to be submitted through FilmFreeway. Registered teams will receive detailed instructions on how to submit their final films after the registration period concludes.