Kickoff Timeline:

From Film Weekend Kickoff… to Screening… to Awards…

Gather Teammates – Friends/Colleagues/Family!

Write, shoot and edit a short film based on the genre you draw at The Kickoff and the required character, prop, and line assigned for your city.

Premiere YOUR film!

Celebrate with Awards, including Audience Award.

The winner of Best Film goes to Filmapalooza in March 2025, and is eligible for a spot in our screening at the Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner!

Try something new, level up your filmmaking, and join our community.

The Reno 48 Hour Film Project auditions offer a dynamic platform for actors and actresses to shine as they perform monologues in front of our esteemed team leads. These auditions serve as the gateway to one of the most thrilling filmmaking challenges in Reno, Nevada.

Talent gathers at our designated venues, performers demonstrate their range, depth, and ability to bring characters to life. 

Our team leads, composed of directors, producers, and casting agents, evaluate each audition, seeking the perfect fit for their respective teams and films. For those unable to attend in person, fret not-  we record all auditions to ensure that every actor has a fair chance to be considered for a role. Once all present teams have made their selections, the remaining auditions are uploaded for teams still in need of actors. 

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Join us for a night of games, drinking and connecting with professionals within the film and music industry at the Heat Wave Media Mesh! 

Showcasing their new toys- Action Camera, where they demonstrate the ways of effectively utilizing cameras and lights! 

Get introduced to Abbey West Recording, a recording studio that has industry standard tools to record, mix and master any form of audio. 

Get to know more about Cordillera Film Festival, Reno 48 Hour Film Project and their participants. Learn how you can attend their future events.

But the Heat Wave Media Mesh isn't just about the art- it's about connections. Network with fellow filmmakers and other creators, creating modern content fit for the world to see.

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Where imagination flourishes and the skies are just the beginning! Here at “The Moon Rocks Sci-Fi Film Festival” be ready to embark on films beyond the confines of reality as we showcase the most captivating and visionary sci-fi films. 

Our festival is a showcase of the creativity the genre of science fiction offers. From the mind-bending visuals to the enticing adventures, each film presented at the “Moon Rocks Sci-Fi Film Festival” should promise to transport you to worlds both familiar and extra terrestrial.

Join us as we dive into the depths of the unknown, exploring technological wonders far beyond comprehension, the boundless expanse of our universe and where we stand in it. If you're a film-making enthusiast or a viewer and are curious about the possibilities of tomorrow, there's something for everyone here.

Silver State Storytellers is a nonprofit dedicated to sharing the talent, landscape, and diverse culture of Nevada with the world. We partner with Nevada Storytellers and provide them the resources to bring their stories to life through literature, stage, and screen. We believe in enriching our community by focusing on the rich history of our region and the beauty of the Silver State.

Click Here to Purchase Tickets to the Evening Screening and Awards Show!

Click Here to Purchase Tickets to the Matinee Show!