Overview for participants

Objective – complete a film, within 24 hours by following the rules!

• the rules are simple and all teams will obtain the final “five” elements during the kick-off meeting. The elements may include genre, prop, dialogue, location and character.
• then, watches are synchronized and you’re off in a “mad dash” to complete the film!
• films will be judged the same day, with the results in two weeks.

Registration check-in & kick off meeting – Saturday May 2, 2026

Location – Cine El Rey, 311 S. 17^th St., McAllen, TX

Registration & check in time – 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Kick off meeting – following registration

Start of “mad dash” estimated to be “noon”

Final delivery of film – Sunday may 3, 2026

Location – Cine El Rey, 311 S. 17^th St., McAllen, TX

CineSol 24 hour film dash screenings & awards – sunday may 10, 2026

Location – Cine El Rey, 311 S. 17^th St., McAllen, TX

Doors open 5:30 pm screening time 6:00pm
Awards presentation 8:00 pm

24 hour team members – free with pass id
General admission – $10.00 per person

24 Hour Film Dash Overview    24 Hour Film Dash info

FAQs    24 Hour Film Dash Entry Form

24 Hour Film Dash Roster    24 Hour Film Dash Participation Release and Talent Release Forms

24 Hour Film Dash Location Release Form    24 Hour Film Dash Music Release Form