48-Hour Film Fest

Oct 5, 2026 | Learning Labs

48 hours to write, film, edit, and submit a film!

Register with your email at the button below to receive the entry form and prompt on Friday, October 16th.

On Friday, October 16th, at 6 PM, we will also host an orientation at our Duluth Branch to answer your questions, receive the prompt in person, and meet other filmmakers/participants.

The countdown will officially start that same night, Friday, October 16th, at 9 PM.

The Screening Awards will be held on Friday, October 30th, with more information coming soon!

Library Resources for Filmmakers at Gwinnett Library

The Gwinnett County Public Library has Learning Labs with many free resources to help filmmakers of all ages, including cameras, green screens, iMac stations with access to editing software, studio lights, and much more. Access to our Learning Labs is free with a library card. Out-of-county patrons can purchase a full-access library card for $40 a year. 

Learning Labs Specialists are staff members who are available to help you learn with one-on-one sessions! Book-a-Librarian or book an appointment to use the labs at www.gwinnettlibrary.com/learninglabs/

Have a question? Send us an email at learninglabs@gwinnettpl.org