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 2024 goes to Reel McCoy! Their film ‘’Dark Horse’’ will go on to represent Baltimore against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2025!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - Baltimore 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Baltimore 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Baltimore 2022
- US Virtual 48 - Baltimore 2021
- US Virtual 48 - Baltimore 2020
- 48 Hour Film Project - Baltimore 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Baltimore 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - Baltimore 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - Baltimore 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Baltimore 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - Baltimore 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - Baltimore 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Baltimore 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - Baltimore 2010
- 48 Hour Film Project - Baltimore 2009
- 48 Hour Film Project - Baltimore 2008
- 48 Hour Film Project - Baltimore 2007
- 48 Hour Film Project - Baltimore 2006
- 48 Hour Film Project - Baltimore 2005
Character
Marsha or Marshall Westwell - Hair Dresser
Marsha or Marshall Westwell - Hair Dresser
Line
“Will you please say 'yes'?”
“Will you please say 'yes'?”
Prop
a File
a File
1st Place: Best Film of 2024
Dark Horse
by Reel McCoy
2nd Place: Best Film of 2024
SHEARO
by Fireheart & Friends
3rd Place: Best Film of 2024
My Fathers' Blessings
by Monkey Business Casual Productions
Audience Favorite Group A:
Dark Horse
by Reel McCoy
Audience Favorite Group B:
My Fathers' Blessings
by Monkey Business Casual Productions
All Awards
Best Writing
- Winner: My Fathers' Blessings by Monkey Business Casual Productions
- Dark Horse by Reel McCoy
- SHEARO by Fireheart & Friends
Best Editing
- Winner: SHEARO by Fireheart & Friends
- Dark Horse by Reel McCoy
- My Fathers' Blessings by Monkey Business Casual Productions
Best Directing
- Winner: Dark Horse by Reel McCoy
- SHEARO by Fireheart & Friends
- My Fathers' Blessings by Monkey Business Casual Productions
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Dark Horse by Reel McCoy
- Who's There by Wytek Pictures
- OUTSIDE by State Line Pictures
Best Sound Design
- Winner: OUTSIDE by State Line Pictures
- Who's There by Wytek Pictures
- Dark Horse by Reel McCoy
Best Music
- Winner: Dark Horse by Reel McCoy
- My Fathers' Blessings by Monkey Business Casual Productions
- OUTSIDE by State Line Pictures
Best Actor
- Winner: Who's There by Wytek Pictures (Michael Carlton Smith)
- SHEARO by Fireheart & Friends (Prince Bajon)
- OUTSIDE by State Line Pictures (Michael Brown)
Best Actress
- Winner: SHEARO by Fireheart & Friends (Logan Van Guine Jennings)
- Dark Horse by Reel McCoy (Liz Christmas)
- My Fathers' Blessings by Monkey Business Casual Productions (Sierra Schwatka)
Best Graphic Design
- Winner: OUTSIDE by State Line Pictures
- Dark Horse by Reel McCoy
- My Fathers' Blessings by Monkey Business Casual Productions
Best Costume Design
- Winner: SHEARO by Fireheart & Friends
- Who's There by Wytek Pictures
- Dark Horse by Reel McCoy
Best Set Design
- Winner: Who's There by Wytek Pictures
- BAD HUMORS by Actors with Strings
- SHEARO by Fireheart & Friends
Best Poster
- Winner: OUTSIDE by State Line Pictures
- Twins and Trims by Aquino's Productions
- Dark Horse by Reel McCoy
Best Trailer
- Winner: Who's There by Wytek Pictures
- BAD HUMORS by Actors with Strings
- The Last Appointment by Hot Pot Productions
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Dark Horse by Reel McCoy
- SHEARO by Fireheart & Friends
- My Fathers' Blessings by Monkey Business Casual Productions
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: Who's There by Wytek Pictures
- BAD HUMORS by Actors with Strings
- SHEARO by Fireheart & Friends
Best Use of Line
- Winner: My Fathers' Blessings by Monkey Business Casual Productions
- Who's There by Wytek Pictures
- Dark Horse by Reel McCoy
Best Visual Effects
- Winner: BAD HUMORS by Actors with Strings
- Burnout Bear by Awfully Serious Filmmakers
- The Haredresser by Crimes of the Art