Bonaire 48 Hour Film Project

02/09/2025

Phil drops some filmmaking wisdom you can put to work right away.
A great reminder for every creative hitting the 48-hour challenge.

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26/08/2025

Andy’s got a simple but powerful filmmaking tip you’ll want to try on your next 48! 👀

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19/08/2025

FILMMAKER TIP! Gabrielle shares a quick trick every filmmaker should keep in mind — especially under the 48-hour clock.
Short. Smart. Super useful.

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12/08/2025

TIP TUESDAY: This week Sean notes why it's important to give every project 100%.

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05/08/2025

FILMMAKER TIP! This week the director of our Grand Champion of 2024, Jack, shares his insight on writing for yourself and what it meant for their film.

This week the director of our Grand Champion of 2024, shares his insight on writing for yourself. Check us out on:Instagram : https...

29/07/2025

TIP TUESDAY! This week we have filmmaker Neill from New York on how important preparation and getting the right team together is. Got a tip yourself? Send us your video at [email protected]!

Filmmaker Neill tell you all about how good preparation is half the work. Check us out on:Instagram : https://www.facebook.com/48ho...

25/07/2025

To celebrate 25 wild years of sleepless shoots, interesting elements, and brilliant last-minute genius, we’ve created the official 48 Hour Film Project Bingo Card! https://48hourfilm.com/bingocard

Download it. Play it. Laugh with it. Cry with it. Share it with your crew.
And when you hit that sweet BINGO, don’t keep it to yourself—tag us and use:


Let’s see who’s really been through it all 😅🎞️

22/07/2025

FILMMAKER TIP! This week Film Journalist and 48HFP Judge, Anna, has wisdom to share about telling YOUR story :)

Film Journalist, Anna Tatarska from Poland. Like, Follow, Share, Comment! Have an amazing week!!!Check us out on:Instagram : https:...

15/07/2025

TIP TUESDAY! This week we have 48er Tobias from the Netherlands with some great tips on audio! Check it out on our YouTube channel!

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13/07/2025

Recap of 48 Hour Film Project Bonaire 2025!

Last Friday we celebrated Bonaire’s creative spirit with the screening of five powerful short films, all made in just 48 hours!

After the screening, our festive awards ceremony honored the hardworking teams and their amazing talent.

🏆 Best Film 2025 – "Mommy" by Filmingo’s

This winning film will go on to represent Bonaire at Filmapalooza 2026 in Lisbon, with the potential to be selected for screening at the Cannes Film Festival!

Award Recap:
• 2nd Place – Zero Sympathy (Timeless Frame)
• 3rd Place – On the Line (The Associates)
• Audience Favorite – Zero Sympathy

Category Winners:
• Best Writing – Mommy
• Best Directing – Zero Sympathy
• Best Editing – Zero Sympathy
• Best Cinematography – Mommy
• Best Sound Design – Zero Sympathy
• Best Actor – Jeremy Pikerie (Zero Sympathy)
• Best Actress – Miluska Hansen (On the Line)
• Best Poster – Mommy
• Best Trailer – Zero Sympathy
• Best Use of Character – Kabouter Bos
• Best Use of Prop – Back for Love
• Best Use of Line – Mommy
• Best Use of Genre – Kabouter Bos

Special thanks to all filmmakers, jury members, volunteers, and our incredible sponsors: Openbaar Lichaam Bonaire (SKAL), Cargill Bonaire and WEB Bonaire.

We can’t wait to do it again next year!

13/07/2025

🎉 We have a winner! 🎉

The film “Mommy” by Filmingo’s has officially won the 48 Hour Film Project Bonaire 2025 competition!

Their powerful film will now represent Bonaire at Filmapalooza 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal.

There, it will be judged by international experts and will compete for:
- A spot among the Top 20 Best 48HFP Films of 2025
or
- One of 15 prestigious awards—from Best Use of Genre to Best Film

Both give the possibly to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival 2026!

In 2018, Bonaire made history when “The Hostage” became the first Papiamentu film ever to be screened in Cannes.

Our goal ever since?
Support teams that aim for that level.

We’re proud of Filmingo’s and hope Mommy continues this legacy.

Watch the winning film below: https://youtu.be/czfTsXGUIqU?si=6djN2qdsqdGDk-XU

11/07/2025

Actor Jeremy Pikerie shares his experience as a participant in the 48 Hour Film Project Bonaire.

Don’t miss out—come join us tonight for the premiere screenings and awards ceremony from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM!🤩