The 54 Film Festival is a competitive event where filmmakers create and premiere short films within a limited timeframe, typically 54 hours. Held in Franklin, Tennessee, the festival has featured screenings at Columbia State Community College and has been supported by partnerships with Regal Cinemas, Lipscomb University, and Watkins College of Art, Design and Film. Participants, including both filmmakers and crew, engage in challenges like the 5+4 Challenge, where teams produce films within the festival's constraints. The event has garnered attention on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, with attendees and participants sharing their experiences and celebrating the creative achievements showcased during the festival.