SATO48 Film Challenge
Catalog organization: Hlabeard Productions / SATO48
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What Is SATO48 Film Challenge?
SATO48 is an annual 48-hour filmmaking challenge produced by Hlabeard Productions in the Springfield and Ozarks film community. It is open to everyone—amateurs, hobbyists, and professionals participating without pay—and does not have a separate high-school division in the official rules. Participants under 18 need parent or guardian consent.
For 2026, teams paid a nonrefundable $35 registration fee, attended the April 24 kickoff, and created a theater-ready film of no more than five minutes by April 26. At least one team member had to attend the kickoff; teams whose owner lived at least 50 miles away could attend virtually. The revealed Inspiration Package had to appear in the film, all footage and computer-generated material had to be created during the 48-hour window, at least two principal characters were required, and teams submitted prescribed credits, a poster, releases, and other Festival Manager materials.
SATO48 Film Challenge Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | Varies — see Cost and funding |
|---|---|
| Format | Hybrid |
| Eligibility | Grades 9–12 |
| Application deadline | Dates not announced |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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