Announcing the Winners!
After much deliberation, our distinguished panel of judges has selected this year’s winning films. Congratulations to all of the filmmakers and teams who participated. We are proud to announce our winners.
The Best Film of 2017 goes to Team UNCA! Their film ‘’Stooges of War’’ will go on to represent Asheville against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2018!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2022
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2021
- US Virtual 48 - Asheville 2020
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2010
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2009
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2008
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2007
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2006
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2005
Character
Paul or Paula Wilhelm, Hypochondriac
Paul or Paula Wilhelm, Hypochondriac
Line
"I'm waiting." OR "I am waiting."
"I'm waiting." OR "I am waiting."
Prop
A chair
A chair
1st Place: Best Film of 2017
Stooges of War
by Team UNCA
2nd Place: Best Film of 2017
Basket Case
by Team Long Shot
Audience Favorite Group A:
Basket Case
by Team Long Shot
Audience Favorite Group B:
Stooges of War
by Team UNCA
All Awards
Best Film
- Winner: Stooges of War by Team UNCA
- Basket Case by Team Long Shot
Best Writing
- Winner: Never Sit A Party Out by Backup Residents
- Basket Case by Team Long Shot
- ALIGNMENT by Gorilla Films
Best Editing
- Winner: At What Cost by The Moment of Truth
- The Way Home by Optio Productions
- Stooges of War by Team UNCA
Best Directing
- Winner: Stooges of War by Team UNCA
- The Way Home by Optio Productions
- Basket Case by Team Long Shot
- Cuddled by Rainbow Juice
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Our Flyboys by Fesiuk Films
- The Way Home by Optio Productions
- At What Cost by The Moment of Truth
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Stooges of War by Team UNCA
- Crazy Ghouls in Love by Bigger Boat Pictures
- Never Sit A Party Out by Backup Residents
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: Harbinger by Artivational
- The Way Home by Optio Productions
- Cuddled by Rainbow Juice
Best Music
- Winner: Crazy Ghouls in Love by Bigger Boat Pictures
- Stooges of War by Team UNCA
Best Actor
- Winner: The Way Home by Optio Productions (Nathaniel Rosenberger)
- Stooges of War by Team UNCA (Lance Ball)
- Basket Case by Team Long Shot (Gil Robinette)
- ALIGNMENT by Gorilla Films (Jon Brooks)
Best Actress
- Winner: Cuddled by Rainbow Juice (Jasmine Handy)
- The Strange Life of Dame Paula Wilhelm by Blue Bear Productions (Carla Robinson)
- Open Your Eyes by Transient Films (Jennifer Russ)
- Crazy Ghouls in Love by Bigger Boat Pictures (Sarah Elizabeth Leary)
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: Stooges of War by Team UNCA
- Open Your Eyes by Transient Films
- Basket Case by Team Long Shot
Best Effects
- Winner: Entrance by Studio GreyBlue
- Crazy Ghouls in Love by Bigger Boat Pictures
- ALIGNMENT by Gorilla Films
Best Choreography
- Winner: Basket Case by Team Long Shot
- The Way Home by Optio Productions
- Stooges of War by Team UNCA
Best Costume Design
- Winner: Our Flyboys by Fesiuk Films
- The Way Home by Optio Productions
- Crazy Ghouls in Love by Bigger Boat Pictures
Best Use of Character
- Winner: ALIGNMENT by Gorilla Films
- Crazy Ghouls in Love by Bigger Boat Pictures
- Never Sit A Party Out by Backup Residents
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: Never Sit A Party Out by Backup Residents
- The Way Home by Optio Productions
- Open Your Eyes by Transient Films
Best Use of Line
- Winner: The Way Home by Optio Productions
- Harbinger by Artivational
- ALIGNMENT by Gorilla Films
Best Use of Genre
- Winner: Cuddled by Rainbow Juice
- Crazy Ghouls in Love by Bigger Boat Pictures
- Basket Case by Team Long Shot
Best Visual Effects
- Winner: Entrance by Studio GreyBlue
- Crazy Ghouls in Love by Bigger Boat Pictures
- ALIGNMENT by Gorilla Films