If you’re in the mood to make a short film, but are looking for an excuse not to spend a lot of time on it, I suggest getting your application in for this year’s 48 Hour Film Science Fiction Project. Assemble your all-star local team of writers, producers, directors, actors, editors, musicians—whatever you need—and be ready for the kickoff event this Friday, Oct. 16, from 6 to 7pm at Nob Hill Studios (4401 Central NE). You need to be registered by then. You can do that by heading to 48hourfilm.com/albuquerque-nm/scifi and paying the $175 registration fee. On Friday each team will be assigned a line of dialogue, a character, a prop and a sub-genre (aliens? time travel?) to incorporate into their final product. Drop-off of completed films will take place Sunday, Oct. 18. at 7:30pm at Kelly’s Brew Pub (3222 Central SE). The premiere screenings will happen Saturday, Oct. 24, starting at 6pm at KiMo Theatre (423 Central NW). Get moving, time is short!