Bonus Episode: 48 Hour Film Project Winner Allison Alonzo on How to Make a Film in 48 Hours
42m | Oct 9, 2026This episode is brought to you by MAKE IT Academy. Get access to 200+ courses today at https://themakeitpodcast.com/pages/academy and use code: ACADEMY50 for 50% off the Academy for a year!
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In this episode, Allison Alonso explains how she led her first 48 Hour Film Project as a director and won with Falling Short. She breaks down the competition’s strict rules, the creative decisions behind the film, and the practical realities of making a short film in 48 hours. The conversation also explores filmmaking careers, crew leadership, food on set, film influences, and what it means to make it.
We also talk about:
- How the 48 Hour Film Project assigns the same prop, required phrase, and character details to every team.
- Why Allison chose fantasy over dystopia/utopia and how the team made a tomato work at a gas station location.
- The importance of feeding a crew, from Mexican bowls at lunch to Hunts Brothers pizza at 2 a.m.
- How a production team can protect a story’s twist by listening to actors and department heads during shooting.
- Why Allison sees the project as a return to film after taking a job at Vanderbilt University for stability, health insurance, paid time off, and a break from the industry.
People, Places, Products, and Websites Mentioned:
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Food & Brands
People
Jordan Chateau
Connor Bacon
Seth Shepard
Jones Kolbinski
Jake Gilbert
Schools
Film Events & Organizations
48 Hour Film Project — Nashville
Point of VU Film Festival (POVU) — Vanderbilt’s student festival
Places & Venues
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