You don’t need a production truck. You don’t need a giant crew. And you definitely don't need permission.
All you need is seven days. And a phone.
The Cell Phone Project is a fast-turn filmmaking challenge where teams create a short film in just one week using a device that’s already in your pocket. It’s about story, momentum, and making something real instead of waiting for “someday.”
Seven days forces decisions. Seven days kills overthinking. Seven days proves you can actually finish.
This is your chance to try it. To test an idea. To pull together friends and collaborators and see what happens when you commit to the clock. It’s creative pressure. It’s controlled chaos. It’s wildly possible.
If you’ve ever said, “I want to make a movie,” this is the moment you stop talking about it.
Catch the 2025 Cell Phone Project Rewind. It's a look back at the films showcased in 2025 - and only the second time they've been screened!
Join us for a casual and FREE screening at BUS on March 8th. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the Screening begins at 7:00 pm.
The Screening Order is posted on the CC7D Facebook 2025 Cell Phone Project Rewind event page.
🔥 Filming week is March 11 - March 18, so mark your calendar!
🔥 It all kicks off at BUS at 6:00 pm
You’ll get your official challenge details, meet fellow filmmakers, and get hyped to bring your vision to life.
At the end of the challenge, every completed film hits the big screen in a marathon showcase—one day, all the films —followed by an epic awards ceremony.
Save the date for April 19 at BUS for the Screening. More information and tickets will be available for purchase on March 31.
It’s where DIY cinema meets community hype, and where your film could take home serious bragging rights.
No excuses, no gatekeeping—just you, your phone, and the chance to create something unforgettable.
🎬 You in? Click the image below for the The Cell Phone Project Offical Rules. ⬇️
FAQs: Everything You Need to Know
Got questions? We’ve got answers! Whether you're wondering about the rules, filming requirements, or what happens at the big screening, our FAQ section has you covered. From tech tips to submission deadlines, find everything you need to crush the CC7D Cell Phone Project like a pro. 📱🎬 Click the image below for our FAQs. ⬇️
