Schoolcraft Film Challenge
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Featuring Zero to Hero in 48 Hours
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There’s a limited amount of contestants and teams allowed to participate, make sure you’re signed up either competing as yourself or with your team!
48 Hour Schoolcraft film Challenge:
The Schoolcraft Film Challenge 2026 is a filmmaking competition hosted by Schoolcraft College. The 48 hour film contest challenges teams to write, shoot, and edit an original short film in 48 hours. The competition begins on Friday, June 5th, 2026 at 7:00 PM and runs through Sunday, June 7th, 2026 at 6:00 PM, giving participants a limited but exciting window to bring their creative ideas to life. At the kickoff event streamed on YouTube, teams are given their requirements needed in their film, then the timer starts! Throughout the weekend, participants collaborate using their equipment, crew, and creativity to produce a short film under seven minutes. After the 48 hours are up, there will be a public screening where winners are determined and announced.
A Moment of Triumph
A participant celebrates their win during the 2025 Schoolcraft 48-Hour Film Challenge. The event brought filmmakers and students together for a weekend of creativity, teamwork, and storytelling under pressure.
Best Usage of Prop 2022
Recognized for their inventive storytelling, the 2022 award recipients demonstrated outstanding creativity by integrating the required prop in an imaginative and memorable way, proving that constraints can drive innovation.
Lights, Camera, Action!
Shooting on the red carpet, contestants and judges at Schoolcraft College’s
48-Hour Film Challenge.
(Photo courtesy of Schoolcraft Connection, “Lights, camera, victory”)
DigiFILMS Contest 2026:
The DigiFILMS Contest 2026 invites Schoolcraft students and community creators to bring their ideas to life in 60 seconds or less. Hosted by the Schoolcraft Film Challenge in collaboration with the Media Arts Department, this competition empowers participants to use any device, app, or editing software to tell a powerful story. From short sketches to cinematic moments, the contest encourages creativity without the limits of experience or resources.
Students can join the Media Arts team on campus during School Daze on September 22, 2026, to receive their prompt and begin filming right away.
This fast-paced contest promotes collaboration, experimentation, and storytelling across all skill levels.
The winning entries will be featured on the official Schoolcraft Film Challenge Facebook page, celebrating student innovation and the growing community of digital filmmakers at Schoolcraft College.
Designed by Schoolcraft Media Arts
Copyright © 2025 Schoolcraft College
Schoolcraft Film Challenge
Featuring Zero to Hero in 48 Hours
Register your team before it’s too late!
There’s a limited amount of contestants and teams allowed to participate, make sure you’re signed up either competing as yourself or with your team!
48 Hour Schoolcraft film Challenge:
The Schoolcraft Film Challenge 2026 is a filmmaking competition hosted by Schoolcraft College. The 48 hour film contest challenges teams to write, shoot, and edit an original short film in 48 hours. The competition begins on Friday, June 5th, 2026 at 7:00 PM and runs through Sunday, June 7th, 2026 at 6:00 PM, giving participants a limited but exciting window to bring their creative ideas to life. At the kickoff event streamed on YouTube, teams are given their requirements needed in their film, then the timer starts! Throughout the weekend, participants collaborate using their equipment, crew, and creativity to produce a short film under seven minutes. After the 48 hours are up, there will be a public screening where winners are determined and announced.
A Moment of Triumph
A participant celebrates their win during the 2025 Schoolcraft 48-Hour Film Challenge. The event brought filmmakers and students together for a weekend of creativity, teamwork, and storytelling under pressure.
Best Usage of Prop 2022
Recognized for their inventive storytelling, the 2022 award recipients demonstrated outstanding creativity by integrating the required prop in an imaginative and memorable way, proving that constraints can drive innovation.
Lights, Camera, Action!
Shooting on the red carpet, contestants and judges at Schoolcraft College’s
48-Hour Film Challenge.
(Photo courtesy of Schoolcraft Connection, “Lights, camera, victory”)
DigiFILMS Contest 2026:
The DigiFILMS Contest 2026 invites Schoolcraft students and community creators to bring their ideas to life in 60 seconds or less. Hosted by the Schoolcraft Film Challenge in collaboration with the Media Arts Department, this competition empowers participants to use any device, app, or editing software to tell a powerful story. From short sketches to cinematic moments, the contest encourages creativity without the limits of experience or resources.
Students can join the Media Arts team on campus during School Daze on September 22, 2026, to receive their prompt and begin filming right away.
This fast-paced contest promotes collaboration, experimentation, and storytelling across all skill levels.
The winning entries will be featured on the official Schoolcraft Film Challenge Facebook page, celebrating student innovation and the growing community of digital filmmakers at Schoolcraft College.
AI in Production: Exploring the Future of Media Technology
The AI in Production event, held on October 15th at the Schoolcraft College Jeffress Center (Room 110), brought together creatives and industry professionals to explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world of live shows, multimedia, and digital production. Hosted by the Michigan Production Alliance (MPA) and the Schoolcraft Media Arts Department,
the session featured insights from Mark Adler, MPA Founder and Director, alongside Jeremy Salo, Media Arts Faculty Representative, and Scott Paul Dunham, Graphic Designer.
Attendees learned how AI tools are being used to enhance workflows in lighting, sound, video editing, and production design. The discussion also examined ethical and creative implications, helping students and professionals understand how to integrate AI into real-world projects responsibly. The evening began with a networking session at 6:30 PM, followed by a dynamic presentation at 7:00 PM, emphasizing collaboration, learning, and the growing intersection between technology and art.
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Copyright © 2025 Schoolcraft College