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2013 Global Winners Announced...
Congratulations to All!!

The awards were announced on March 9th, 2014, at the Joy Theatre in New Orleans. Congratulations to our winners and all of the 48 hour filmmakers of the 2013 tour!!

48 Hour Film Project

Best Film of 2013
"Geen Klote!" by De Filmband from Amsterdam

Runner Up for Best Film of 2013
"La Boullabaisse" by Anian Film from Rome

2nd Runner Up for Best Film of 2013
"Le Metronome" by Ça va le faire from Paris

Best Directing
"La Boullabaisse" by Anian Film from Rome

Best Cinematography
"Nikisz Haze" by Panato from Katowice

Best Writing
"Mama's As" by Filmdok from Nijmegen

Best Editing
"Geen Klote!" by De Filmband from Amsterdam

Best Ensemble Acting
"Fred's Last Minute" by de FilmMakerij from Leeuwarden

Best Actor
Johnny Kraaijkamp Jr. for "Geen Klote!" by De Filmband from Amsterdam

Best Actress
Graci Carli "Little Things" by Rivers Ink'd from Buffalo

Best Song
"Dwindling Numbers" by Qualia from Chicago

Best Music
"Blokje Om" by Pollos from Utrecht

Best Sound Design
"Blokje Om" by Pollos from Utrecht

Best Use of Character
"Don't Shoot the Cat" by Hollyveld from Johannesburg

Best Use of Prop
"Love to Hate" by Nix Bros. from Denver

Best Use of Line
"Blokje Om" by Pollos from Utrecht

Best Use of Genre
"The Job" by LifeUp! Productions from Glasgow

Best Costumes
"Five Minutes Till Noon" by Epilogue Pictures / TH Films from Cape Town

Best Art Direction
"Five Minutes Till Noon" by Epilogue Pictures / TH Films from Cape Town

Best Stunts
"A Man Called McClane" by Bad and Classic Productions from San Diego

Best Special Effects
"Le Metronome" by Ça va le faire from Paris

Best Titling
"Express Girl" by Whoa from Taipei

48 Hour Music Video Project

Best Music Video of 2013
"Bargemon" by Dukes of Paris & Invisu from Paris

Best Directing
"Bargemon" by Dukes of Paris & Invisu from Paris

Best Cinematography
"Elegantia" by Joel Irwin & David Nguyen from Houston

Best Editing
"Bargemon" by Dukes of Paris & Invisu from Paris

Best Concept
"Bargemon" by Dukes of Paris & Invisu from Paris

Best Song
"Bargemon" by Dukes of Paris & Invisu from Paris

Best Lyrics
"Bargemon" by Dukes of Paris & Invisu from Paris

Best Set Design
"Bargemon" by Dukes of Paris & Invisu from Paris

Best Make Up
"Tide Change" by The Bridge Under Water & Europa from Lisbon

Best Costumes
"Tide Change" by The Bridge Under Water & Europa from Lisbon

Best Ensemble Acting
"Elegantia" by Joel Irwin & David Nguyen from Houston

Best Actress
"Elegantia" by Joel Irwin & David Nguyen from Houston

Best Actor
"Bargemon" by Dukes of Paris & Invisu from Paris

Best Narrative Video
"Elegantia" by Joel Irwin & David Nguyen from Houston

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The Details

Who: 48HFP Filmmakers World-Wide
What: Best 48 Hour Films of 2013
Where: New Orleans, Louisiana
When: March 6th - 10th, 2014
Why: Films, Networking, Parties & Fun

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Filmmakers on Filmapalooza

"Filmapalooza was easily one of the best weekends I've had in my life. The quality of films mixed with the delightful and open personalities of filmmakers from around the world made for a perfect mix."

"The talent, passion, and dedication to filmmaking possessed by every attendee was palpable from stop to finish."

"The shared experience at Filmapalooza is one of collaboration and celebration."

"An exquisite look into the brilliant, sometimes sadistic and deranged minds of obscenely talented people."

"I had the best time of my life at this festival. It was like attending a degree course, but in three days. I learned so much from everyone there and their films."

"Filmapalooza - the only film festival that is longer than the time that took to make all films in it"

"The truest independent festival of young filmmakers"

"Unless you have a movie mogul for a parent, this event is the best teacher and motivator money can buy."

"An awesome event with awe-inspiring films that will invigorate any independent filmmaker!"

"I give this festival a 48... out of 10"

"Filmapalooza is a conference of champions to start and a group of friends to end."

"Filmapalooza is a delicious buffet of cinematic storytelling from all across the globe. It is a unique mixture of professional and amateur film makers speaking a common language of craft and dreams."

"Filmapalooza was one of the best organized film festivals I've ever attended. The mixture of social opportunities and film screenings made the festival a true success."

"An essential film festival for any budding filmmaker"

"Filmapalooza is the Olympics of Short-Film contest, where best filmakers from all around the world compete with respect."

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Screenings

All 2013 city winning 48 hour films and music videos from around the world screened at Filmapalooza - as well as the National Film Challenge winner and audience favorite. We watched them on the big screen at the newly renovated historic Joy Theater.

Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras was just a few days before Filmapalooza 2014. So many of the 48 hour filmmakes came in early to start partying before Filmapalooza even started!!

The French Quarter

"The Quarter" is the oldest neighborhood in the city of New Orleans. The district as a whole is considered a National Historic Landmark.

Here you'll find homes, restaurants, shops and bars in the many historic buildings. Bourbon Street is know for its many bars!

You don't have to wander too far to be serenaded by street performers, check out an artist's paintings or see a vendor peddling their wares.

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