Austin, Texas October 21 - 23, 2022

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.

Kudos to bondproductions for winning Best Film of 2022. Their film Cabaret Sauvignon will go on to represent Austin against all the other city winners around the world at Filmapalooza 2023.


1st Place: Best Film of 2022

Cabaret Sauvignon by bondproductions

2nd Place: Best Film of 2022

Cognitive Distortion by Ladies of the Lakes

3rd Place: Best Film of 2022

Jenny Studios by Jonny Studios

Required Elements

  • Character: Virgil or Virginia Meadow, a Farmer
  • Prop: A Textbook
  • Line: ""It is not your fault, but it is your problem." {note contraction of it is to it's is acceptable)"

Audience Favorite: Group A

Cabaret Sauvignon by bondproductions

Best Writing

Bless Her Heart by Team El Guapo

Best Editing

Cabaret Sauvignon by bondproductions

Best Directing

Cabaret Sauvignon by bondproductions

Best Cinematography

Cabaret Sauvignon by bondproductions

Best Sound Design

Bless Her Heart by Team El Guapo

Best Musical Score

Cabaret Sauvignon by bondproductions

Best Song

“No Loss” by Canon The Well by CM9 Films

Best Ensemble Acting

Cognitive Distortion by Ladies of the Lakes

Best Graphics

Witchy GroMO by Phoenale

Best Special Effects

Witchy GroMO by Phoenale

Best Choreography

The Well by CM9 Films

Best Costumes

Witchy GroMO by Phoenale

Best Set Design

Savage by Texas Film Makers

Best Use of Character

Savage by Texas Film Makers

Best Use of Prop

Witchy GroMO by Phoenale

Best Use of Line

Cognitive Distortion by Ladies of the Lakes

Best Use of Genre

Bless Her Heart by Team El Guapo

Best Individual Comedic Performance

Jenna Ivey Jenny Studios by Jonny Studios

Best Individual Dramatic Performance

Sierra Dawn Cabaret Sauvignon by bondproductions

2022 Film List

  • Bless Her Heart by Team El Guapo

    Who dunnit? The possibilities are mind-boggling!

  • Cabaret Sauvignon by bondproductions

    Full. Body. Flavor.

  • Cognitive Distortion by Ladies of the Lakes

    Get in touch with your other me

  • Godmother by Nunchuck Studios

    It is not your fault, but it is your problem.

  • Jenny Studios by Jonny Studios

    A woman takes it too far.

  • Savage by Texas Film Makers

    You can run but you can't hide.

  • Static by Catwalski Studios

    Sometimes Spicing Up Your Life Creates A Little Static

  • The Well by CM9 Films

    Breaking from Tradition for Self-Discovery

  • Witchy GroMO by Phoenale

    Grow more with Witchy GroMO biotechnology.


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