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 Kalopsia Films! Their film ‘’Hammersmith: Hurdle of Dreams’’ will go on to represent Chicago against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2018!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - Chicago 2025
- 48 Hour Film Project - Chicago 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Chicago 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Chicago 2022
- 48 Hour Film Project - Chicago 2021
- US Virtual 48 - Chicago 2020
- 48 Hour Film Project - Chicago 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - Chicago 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Chicago 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - Chicago 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - Chicago 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Chicago 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - Chicago 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - Chicago 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Chicago 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - Chicago 2010
- 48 Hour Film Project - Chicago 2009
- 48 Hour Film Project - Chicago 2008
- 48 Hour Film Project - Chicago 2007
- 48 Hour Film Project - Chicago 2006
- 48 Hour Film Project - Chicago 2005
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1st Place: Best Film of 2017
Hammersmith: Hurdle of Dreams
by Kalopsia Films
2nd Place: Best Film of 2017
Lovebug
by Back 40 Productions
Audience Favorite Group A:
HAMMERSMITH & SON
by Up-and-Coming Puppy Mill
Audience Favorite Group B:
Religio
by Alley Cake Films
Audience Favorite Group C:
Hammersmith: Hurdle of Dreams
by Kalopsia Films
Audience Favorite Group D:
Karen Wins
by Kick A Rock
Audience Favorite Group E:
Lovebug
by Back 40 Productions
All Awards
Best Film
- Winner: Hammersmith: Hurdle of Dreams by Kalopsia Films
- Lovebug by Back 40 Productions
Best Writing
- Winner: Lovebug by Back 40 Productions
- Winner: Hammersmith: Hurdle of Dreams by Kalopsia Films
Best Editing
- Winner: Hammersmith: Hurdle of Dreams by Kalopsia Films
Best Directing
- Winner: Hammersmith: Hurdle of Dreams by Kalopsia Films
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Hammersmith: Hurdle of Dreams by Kalopsia Films
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Religio by Alley Cake Films
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: Tinder Two Step by 812 Productions/Subjective Truth Pictures
Best Actor
- Winner: Hammersmith: Hurdle of Dreams by Kalopsia Films (Nick Wilson)
Best Actress
- Winner: Lovebug by Back 40 Productions (Karin Anglin)
Best Graphic Design
- Winner: Karen Wins by Kick A Rock
Best Special Effects
- Winner: Jeanie by Big Foot Media
Best Choreography
- Winner: Tinder Two Step by 812 Productions/Subjective Truth Pictures
Best Costume Design
- Winner: Trypt by [REDACTED] Media
Best Use of Character
- Winner: HAMMERSMITH & SON by Up-and-Coming Puppy Mill
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: War Of The Nutters by Angry Tree Films
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Lovebug by Back 40 Productions
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Hammersmith: Hurdle of Dreams
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