
48HR FILM SCREENING + AWARDS CEREMONY + FESTIVAL WRAP PARTY
Sun, May 11
|Blackframe Studios
Kick off the night with the premiere of the 48-Hour Film Challenge entries, created in just one weekend by talented young filmmakers. Then stick around as we celebrate the best of this year’s festival with our official awards presentation.


Time & Location
May 11, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EST – May 14, 2025, 11:50 p.m. EST
Blackframe Studios, 112 Hartzel Rd, St. Catharines, ON L2P 1N6, Canada
About the event
Celebrate the end of an incredible festival with our Closing Night Gala—a two-part event filled with films, awards, and dancing!
Part One: Screening & Awards Kick off the night with the premiere of the 48-Hour Film Challenge entries, created in just one weekend by talented young filmmakers. Then stick around as we celebrate the best of this year’s RUSH Youth Film Festival with our official awards presentation.
Part Two: After Party Once the awards are handed out, we’ll turn up the music and let loose with an after party + dance party right inside Blackframe Studios. Expect good vibes, great tunes, and a chance to celebrate with filmmakers, friends, and film fans.
🎟️ Tickets are just $5 and will get you into both – grab yours and come celebrate with us!