The Fortnight Film Contest is a competition organized by the Capital City Film Festival in Michigan, where teams of amateur, student, and professional filmmakers have two weeks to create and submit an original short film. The contest offers cash prizes totaling over $5,000, and the top films are screened during the festival. Participants must include specific required elements and adhere to technical guidelines, with entries judged by a panel of professionals. The contest has been running since at least 2015 and continues to be a highlight of the festival, attracting filmmakers from across Michigan.