48 Hour Film Project Des Moines- Horror

12/30/2025

Congratulations to team Cutting Room Floor with their film, "Time Trapple" -- TOP 15 of the Yes We Cannes. plus winner of Best Use of Theme! It will receive its European Premiere at Filmapalooza in Lisbon (March 25-28th!) And may be chosen to go to Cannes in May!

Congratulations to team Cutting Room Floor!
Silas Pippitt Co-Director, Writer
Nick Strickland Co-Director
Rachel Yancey Editor
Marnie Strate Writer
Jonas Pippitt Writer
Kayla Pippitt Script Supervisor
Tom Hyde Graphic Designer
Steve Capp Composer
Daphne Pippitt Catering
Bryan Pippitt Best Boy
Dan Haymes Actor/Actress/Performer
Kim Haymes Actor/Actress/Performer
Matt Lorimor Actor/Actress/Performer
Katie Seifert Actor/Actress/Performer

Flimapalooza is the 48's annual celebration and international film festival - Screenings, Filmmaker Workshops, Parties, & Awards! Meet filmmakers from around the world. All Welcome! www.filmapalooza.org

11/27/2025

11/01/2025

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this year’s Des Moines 48 Hour Horror Film Project!

To all the filmmakers — and especially our incredible Team Leaders — your creativity, dedication, and passion bring this event to life every year.

Special thanks to The Fleur Cinema & Cafe for hosting our Best of & Awards, Screenings, Meet-Up, and Kickoff, and to our amazing volunteers!

We’re so proud to support and encourage the creativity of filmmakers throughout the Des Moines area. Your stories, scares, and spirit make this community truly special.

Awards will be updated soon!
https://www.48hourfilm.com/desmoines/horror

10/30/2025

DES MOINES HORROR 48HFP -- BEST OF & AWARDS
(Plus Costume Contest!)
Thursday, Oct. 30th 7PM
The Fleur Cinema & Cafe
4545 Fleur Drive, Des Moines

We’ll see you tonight at Fleur Cinema for a night of film, fun, and fright.

Get Tickets Here:
https://fleurcinema.theatertoolkit.com/movie/FleurCinema/48-Hour-Film-Project-Des-Moines---Horror-Best-of-City-2025 #

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10/29/2025

It’s Halloween — so come IN COSTUME and catch some killer Horror 48HFP films! We’re celebrating the Best of Des Moines horror filmmakers, and yes, there’s a Costume Contest you won’t want to miss!

DES MOINES HORROR 48HFP -- BEST OF & AWARDS
(Plus Costume Contest!)
Thursday, Oct. 30th 7PM
Fleur The Fleur Cinema & Cafe
4545 Fleur Drive, Des Moines

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

https://fleurcinema.theatertoolkit.com/movie/FleurCinema/48-Hour-Film-Project-Des-Moines---Horror-Best-of-City-2025 #

10/29/2025

Join us for a night of chills, thrills, and cinematic scares as we celebrate Halloween and the 48HFP filmmakers who took on the horror film challenge!

Costumes are encouraged and welcomed! Don't miss... the Costume Contest!

DES MOINES HORROR 48HFP -- BEST OF & AWARDS
Thursday, Oct. 30th 7PM
Fleur TThe Fleur Cinema & Cafe4545 Fleur Drive, Des Moines

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
https://fleurcinema.theatertoolkit.com/movie/FleurCinema/48-Hour-Film-Project-Des-Moines---Horror-Best-of-City-2025 #

Don’t miss your chance to see top films, celebrate the awards, and support local talent!

Let's Celebrate Horror. Let's Celebrate Filmmaking. Let's Celebrate Together!

10/24/2025

Congratulations, C3 Abductions!
"Key Witness" will screen at the Best of Horror 48HFP on October 30th!

Des Moines Best of Horror 48HFP & Awards
Thursday, Oct. 30th at 7pm
The Fleur Cinema & Cafe
Come be part of of an unforgettable night of chills & cheers!
Tickets: https://fleurcinema.theatertoolkit.com/movie/FleurCinema/48-Hour-Film-Project-Des-Moines---Horror-Best-of-City-2025 #

10/24/2025

Congratulations, Cutting Room Floor!
"Cursed" will screen at the Best of Horror 48HFP on October 30th!

Des Moines Best of Horror 48HFP & Awards
Thursday, Oct. 30th at 7pm
The Fleur Cinema & Cafe
Come be part of of an unforgettable night of chills & cheers!
Tickets: https://fleurcinema.theatertoolkit.com/movie/FleurCinema/48-Hour-Film-Project-Des-Moines---Horror-Best-of-City-2025 #

Come see “Cursed” by Cutting Room Floor!
Wed., Oct. 15 at 7pm at Fleur Cinema
Get Your Tix: https://www.48hourfilm.com/desmoines/horror

10/24/2025

Congratulations, Lumen Productions!
"The Skeleton's Key" will screen at the Best of Horror 48HFP on October 30th!

Des Moines Best of Horror 48HFP & Awards
Thursday, Oct. 30th at 7pm
The Fleur Cinema & Cafe
Come be part of of an unforgettable night of chills & cheers!
Tickets: https://fleurcinema.theatertoolkit.com/movie/FleurCinema/48-Hour-Film-Project-Des-Moines---Horror-Best-of-City-2025 #

10/24/2025

Congratulations, Retro Neon Film!
"2016" will screen at the Best of Horror 48HFP on October 30th!

Des Moines Best of Horror 48HFP & Awards
Thursday, Oct. 30th at 7pm
The Fleur Cinema & Cafe
Come be part of of an unforgettable night of chills & cheers!
Tickets: https://fleurcinema.theatertoolkit.com/movie/FleurCinema/48-Hour-Film-Project-Des-Moines---Horror-Best-of-City-2025 #

Don't miss “2016” by Retro Neon Film!
Get Your Tix: https://fleurcinema.theatertoolkit.com/?d=10/15/2025
Wed., Oct. 15 at 7pm at Fleur Cinema

10/24/2025

Congratulations, Thrash Panda!
"Pest Control" will screen at the Best of Horror 48HFP on October 30th!
Des Moines Best of Horror 48HFP & Awards
Thursday, Oct. 30th at 7pm
The Fleur Cinema & Cafe
Come be part of of an unforgettable night of chills & cheers!
Tickets: https://fleurcinema.theatertoolkit.com/movie/FleurCinema/48-Hour-Film-Project-Des-Moines---Horror-Best-of-City-2025 #

Don't miss “Pest Control” by Thrash Panda!
Get Your Tix: https://fleurcinema.theatertoolkit.com/?d=10/15/2025
Wed., Oct. 15 at 7pm at Fleur Cinema