THE SCI-FI-LONDON 48HOUR CHALLENGE SHORTLIST 2026

This year there were 37 films completed in the challenge.  Well done to all those who finished, you made a film in a weekend!!!

Below are the finalists.

the minor key

By Team_featherstone

This film was written, shot and completed in a weekend as part of the SCI-FI-LONDON 48hour Film Challenge.

open channel

By Team doodads-and-gizmos

This film was written, shot and completed in a weekend as part of the SCI-FI-LONDON 48hour Film Challenge.

the edge case

By Team Daylight Pictures

This film was written, shot and completed in a weekend as part of the SCI-FI-LONDON 48hour Film Challenge.

beyond the wire

By Team 49 Pictures

This film was written, shot and completed in a weekend as part of the SCI-FI-LONDON 48hour Film Challenge.

Periphery

By Team Fairisle Electronics

This film was written, shot and completed in a weekend as part of the SCI-FI-LONDON 48hour Film Challenge.

the signal fades

By Team qmark pictures

This film was written, shot and completed in a weekend as part of the SCI-FI-LONDON 48hour Film Challenge.

open water

By Team tori turner media

This film was written, shot and completed in a weekend as part of the SCI-FI-LONDON 48hour Film Challenge.

the last signal

By Team Foundation Crew

This film was written, shot and completed in a weekend as part of the SCI-FI-LONDON 48hour Film Challenge.

second wave

By Team Bella Ciao

This film was written, shot and completed in a weekend as part of the SCI-FI-LONDON 48hour Film Challenge.

the vessel

By Team Badger Way

This film was written, shot and completed in a weekend as part of the SCI-FI-LONDON 48hour Film Challenge.