FAQ
Be sure to check our Rules of the Set!
What is Milly 48? A community filmmaking weekend hosted by GCSU’s School of Continuing & Professional Studies where families, friends, neighbors, and students make short films over one weekend. It’s a local celebration of storytelling.
What is the age limit for participants? All ages are welcome, but every team must have a team leader who is age 18 or older.
Does it cost anything? Each team must register and pay the $25 registration fee.
Do I need a team or experience? Yes you need a team to help with all the work that goes into filmmaking, however, experience is not required. Fun is required!
Can we prepare ahead? You can gather your team, consider locations, and brainstorm ideas. However, the writing, filming, and editing of your film will take place beginning at the kick-off event.
What equipment do I need? You may use any equipment you wish to make your film, including phones are welcome. Equipment and resources are not provided by the Milly 48 festival administrators.
What happens if a team doesn’t submit their film by the deadline? First, we hope the experience is one that will bring you everlasting memories. However, if the film is not submitted by the deadline, the film will not be judged or considered for prizes.
How long can a film be? Film length and guidelines for submission can be found on our Rules of the Set page.
How are film ratings or age restrictions handled for the screening event? All eligible films will be screened and we expect teams to take into consideration their target audience who are community members and families. Should a film be submitted that is not appropriate for our community, the festival administrators have the right to disqualify a film.
What happens if a team’s film does not follow the content guidelines? Films must follow the guidelines or they will not be considered as eligible for screening or awards.
Is the location ADA accessible? Yes, The Depot is ADA accessible. There are handicap parking spots and ramps to ensure accessibility for all.
What steps does the festival take to ensure films have the appropriate music and location rights? Teams who choose to use copyrighted materials are responsible for obtaining rights to use the content. Production Forms are available and must be submitted with each film.