The Inaugural
Poulsbo 47.7 Hour Film Challenge
This event is a collaboration between the Poulsbo Film Festival and Visit Kitsap Peninsula. The intent of this new program is to bring aspiring and professional filmmakers to the community of Poulsbo to produce an original short film within the city limits over a span of 47.7 hours.
Tickets are now available for the screening events at Western Red Brewing!
We will have 4pm and 7pm showtimes. $13 per ticket.
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Set for Feb. 28 – March 2, 2025, the challenge invites teams to create original short films, ranging from three to 20 minutes in length, with at least one scene filmed in Poulsbo. The first-place winner will receive a $10,000 contract with Visit Kitsap Peninsula to produce a spring-themed commercial for the city. We will also have a TDB cash award for the audience award.
The challenge kicks off with a launch event at Western Red Brewing on Feb. 28 from 5pm-7pm, where filmmakers will receive their official film parameters at 7 p.m. Films must be submitted by 7 p.m. on March 2 via Dropbox, a download link, or a flash drive delivered to Kevin who will be at Western Red Brewing from 4-7pm.
“This event brings filmmakers to Poulsbo and highlights the city as a dynamic backdrop for storytelling,” said Kevin Sheen, founder of the Poulsbo Film Festival. “We’re excited to see what creative minds can do in such a short time.”
Submitted films will be screened at Western Red Brewing on March 29, where both the first-place winner (determined by jurors) and the Audience Award winner will be announced.
How to Participate (Registrations Now Closed)
Filmmakers can register online (link above). The registration fee is $30, covering juror stipends for reviewing submissions. The deadline to apply is Feb. 26, 2025.
Participants may use any camera—including smartphones—and can assemble teams of any size. Films must comply with provided parameters and avoid copyrighted music or imagery.
Media & Community Involvement
The challenge welcomes media coverage, content creators, and community partners to help amplify awareness. Press passes are available for behind-the-scenes access.
Poulsbo businesses, including Hotel Scandi (offering 20% off with code POULSBOFILM), Fairfield Inn, Poulsbo Inn, and Guesthouse Inn, are supporting the event with accommodations.
For media inquiries, contact Kevin Sheen at kevin@poulsbofilmfestival.com or (360) 731-5186. Follow the challenge with #PoulsboFilmChallenge
Required Locations
Each team will be assigned one (or more) required location to include in their film. Here is our list of current locations you may be assigned.
Film Requirements
Each team will be required to include the below elements that we will provide at the kick-off party at Western Red Brewing from 5pm-7:18pm.
Prop, line of text (dialogue or written, and the assigned location.