March 27 – 30 2025
Movie Nerds Movie Sprint #02:

100 filmmakers
72 hours
15 teams
1 vision
zero excuses

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🤔 WTF is a
Movie Sprint?

A Movie Sprint is an in-person 72 hour filmmaking challenge for around 100 filmmakers. Originally, this started as ”Kino Kabaret” in Montreal.

We will all get together in one location where directors will pitch their ideas. Crews are created, followed by the preproduction, the actual filming, the edit and final export to watching together on the big screen.

All in the course of these 72 fleeting hours. Is it stressful? Yes. Are you going to sleep a lot? No. Is this going to change your filmmaking life? Most probably!

Stop thinking. Start creating!
Get your ticket here 🎟️

🏆 What’s to win?

Glory, bragging rights, and some epic prizes! You’ll have the chance walk away with filmmaking gear, tickets to the movies, surprises and more. Whether you take home the Best Film Award or win a wildcard category, one thing is certain: above experience there are prizes that will help you get on that filmmaking journey even faster.

  • As we are all watching the movie together, the audience will vote for their favorite movie. The winner will get some nice filmmaking gear 🤩

  • This will go to the most convincing role played during the sprint.

  • Best images. Beste movements. The best camera work we’ve seen will be awarded with a shiny camera equipment.

  • In the beginning of the event, we’ll share modifiers that’ll change the scripts a little:

    • An object

    • A line of dialogue

    • A sound

  • Who brought it all together the best?

⏱️ Movie Sprint Run Down

27.03. Thursday Night

14:00 Location opening CREATIVE HUB
15:00 Arrival of participants & pitch registration
16:00 72 h COUNTDOWN STARTS
17:45 Walking over to Pitch Location
18:00 Welcome & run down PITCH LOCATION
18:30 Pitches from Directors
20:00 Social Hour / Mixer at the CREATIVE HUB
23:00 Closing Time

28.03. Friday + 29.03. Saturday

09:00 Location opens and is available as hub
09:15 Late registration if not done on Thursday
10:00 Coffee session (& breakfast / snacks)
10:30 Start of creation
11:00 Editing tables available
11:00+ Preproduction & production
20:00 Voluntary gathering & drinks
22:00 Closing

30.03. Sunday

09:00 Location opens again
10:00 Coffee Session (& breakfast / snacks)
11:00+ Last shoots
12:00 Editing and post processing
16:00 Movie submission
16:00 COUNTDOWN ENDS
17:30 Cinema open
18:00 Screening Event
21:00 Awards and end of screening
21:30 Leaving
22:00 Time to celebrate

👀 BTS from our last Movie Sprint

Our last sprint in 2023 was absolutely unforgettable. In just 48 hours, 80 sprinters poured their creativity, passion, and energy into crafting 20 incredible short films. The atmosphere was electric as filmmakers, writers, actors, and editors came together to collaborate and push their limits. Our second home at the time, Hotel Continental, provided the perfect backdrop for this whirlwind of storytelling. From brainstorming ideas to the final edits, every moment was a testament to the power of teamwork and artistic vision. This event wasn’t just about making movies; it was about building a vibrant community that inspires and supports one another.

Preparation
Workshops

It can be daunting to have to make a movie if you’ve never done this before. Of course we want to help you be prepared and more confident you can take and have a blast.

Currently we are planning super dense workshops to quickly give you an idea on how to make movies fast, get you ready and up to speed. Here will also meet fellow Movie Sprinters, exchange ideas and form crews before the actual event.

Dates for the Movie Sprint workshops:

  • Febrauary 23rd 2025 | Speaker Event: How to make movies fast ✅

  • March 9th 2025 | Writing focus: How to come with an idea ✅

  • March 23rd 2025 | Preparation Workshop: Theory & practice 🔥

72 hours to make
your own movie!

This years’ partners

⁉️ Frequently
Asked
Questions

Can I come with a script?

Yes you can totally come with a script. We actually encourage you to do it, so you can focus more on the production and editing in this already tight time frame. However you will have to adjust the script to what we call “modifiers”.

What are modifiers?

To push also the most prepared filmmakers and to make sure that content is created in the 72 hours, we will introduce modifiers to the challenge. These will be a line of dialogue, an object and a little extra that have to be put into the movie.

Do I need equipment?

Depends on your role and position. If you are a DOP / Camera operator, you should bring your own camera and light equipment. If you’ll edit the movie, bring your laptop. If you are a director, you can just bring your idea and script.

Do I need a team?

Not necessarily. Some people bring a trusted team to the Movie Sprint, but most just just show up, join or create a crew. That’s why we meet already a day before: to get people connected. On top: people usually are even are in different teams.

Do I have to stick to a role?

If you registered as a DP but people really need an actor, you can of course change your role if you want. If you are in a project and committed to a role, it would be advisable and the decent way to stay in that role. If there are adequate reasons to leave, you can of course.

Do I need experience?

It probably is beneficial to have some experience already – especially if you are planning to be a the director. But we welcome all people interested in making a film. Don’t hesitate if you are not a pro yet, every team will welcome helping hands!

Can I use my own crew?

If you have worked already with people before, you can of course continue to do so in the Movie Sprint. You can come with your whole crew and a script ready to shoot. Just be fair and register them officially in the Sprint.

Will there be prizes?

Yes we will have a proper Ceremony, prices and certificates. Currently, we are working with an equipment manufacturer that will give us something very nice to play with. On top we are currently talking to companies to chip in.

Do I have to be there on Thursday?

While we advise you to be there for the pitches and getting to know each other, you can join whenever you want. If you have to work on Thursday or can only come in the evening, you can also register the next day.

ℹ️ Please reach out for more

Do you have a question that wasn’t answered here? No worries. We’re all learning together. Just send us an email, so we can help you find a solution.