48 Hour Film Project - Cape Town
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 2023 goes to The Good Boy Project! Their film ‘’What would Maggie do?’’ will go on to represent Cape Town against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2024!
Character
Richard or Rita Palmer - Bird Watcher
Richard or Rita Palmer - Bird Watcher
Line
“I have what I need.”
“I have what I need.”
Prop
A Helmet
A Helmet
1st Place: Best Film of 2023

What would Maggie do?
by The Good Boy Project
2nd Place: Best Film of 2023

Reverie
by Same Sky
3rd Place: Best Film of 2023

BLIGHTED
by DreamSands
All Awards
Best Writing
- Winner: What would Maggie do? by The Good Boy Project (Camilla Wolfson)
Best Editing
- Winner: What would Maggie do? by The Good Boy Project (Josh Snyman)
Best Directing
- Winner: Reverie by Same Sky (Alex Andipatin & Liam Solo)
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Reverie by Same Sky (Liam Solo)
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Spy Quest: Mission Vuyo by Freelancers (Ronan Irish )
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: BLIGHTED by DreamSands (Justin Versveld )
Best Actor
- Winner: What would Maggie do? by The Good Boy Project (Ntlanhla Kutu)
Best Actress
- Winner: by Shot by Short Notice (Francis Douglas - Cookie Crumbs and Geiger Counts)
Best Supporting Actor
- Winner: What would Maggie do? by The Good Boy Project (Mark Penwill)
Best Supporting Actress
- Winner: Lilac by Cactus Juice Entertainment (Chantal De Haan )
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: Fisantekraal by Film School Africa Students
Best Costume Design
- Winner: Spy Quest: Mission Vuyo by Freelancers
Best Production Design
- Winner: MUDFISH by Pow Pow Productions (Sarah van Zyl)
Best Make Up And Hair
- Winner: Spy Quest: Mission Vuyo by Freelancers
Best Poster
- Winner: Baffled! A Spy's Tail by Tragar
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Baffled! A Spy's Tail by Tragar
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: The Hamerkop Killer by Pro Fools
Best Use of Line
- Winner: BLIGHTED by DreamSands
Best Use of Genre
- Winner: BLIGHTED by DreamSands
Best Visual Effects
- Winner: Spy Quest: Mission Vuyo by Freelancers (Chris Macgregor)
Best Titling
- Winner: Don't Read the Comments by Rogue Elephant Films