Can you make a movie in 48 hours?

Kazoo 48 is a film festival where you make a film in only 48 hours. Think you’ve got what it takes?

Hold on, there are rules! Your film must...

Be between 1-6 minutes long

That includes the opening and closing credits. No exceptions!

Include all of the challenge categories

The categories are: genre, line of dialogue, prop, location, and character.

Have an estimated MPAA Rating

Your film may be rated G, PG, PG-13, or R.

Lights, camera action! Filming begins...

Start

4/4/25

Finish

4/6/25

How about a little history!

We’re a non-profit film festival held in Kalamazoo, MI. Founded in 2019, we’ve been blessed to meet some of the most talented filmmakers, both amateur and professional. The show gets bigger and better year after year bringing in more and more filmmakers.

The show originally aired in the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (KIA), but the show gained so much popularity that we had to move the venue. In 2024, Kazoo 48 filled a theater at the GQT Kalamazoo 10!

If you have any questions, we are happy to chat!

Looking for some inspiration?

Ready to enter the show?

What are you waiting for? The show can’t start without you!

Handcrafted with love by Brad Preston