48 Hour Film Project - Baltimore

Becky Mezzanotte-Blizard
Becky Mezzanotte-Blizard
City Producer

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 2026 goes to Contrary Invocations! Their film ‘’Chant With Me’’ will go on to represent Baltimore against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2027!

Character
Stephanie or Stephen Keeley - Professional Athlete
Line
“Are you sure she can do that?”
Prop
a Broom
1st Place: Best Film of 2026
Filmposter for Chant With Me
Chant With Me by Contrary Invocations
2nd Place: Best Film of 2026
Filmposter for The Finish
The Finish by Cinematic Fight Club
3rd Place: Best Film of 2026
Filmposter for The Mixed Martial Mix-up
The Mixed Martial Mix-up by Greet the Day Productions
Audience Favorite Group A:
Filmposter for DATA HUM
DATA HUM by Houndstooth Films
Audience Favorite Group B:
Work Wife by SHRUG Productions
Audience Favorite Group C:
Filmposter for The Finish
The Finish by Cinematic Fight Club