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 2021 goes to En Uno Un! Their film ‘’Insomnia’’ will go on to represent Chicago against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2022!
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
Character
Gretta or Greg van Tendril, Florist
Gretta or Greg van Tendril, Florist
Line
"Believe it or not, it's true." OR "Believe it or not, it is true."
"Believe it or not, it's true." OR "Believe it or not, it is true."
Prop
a recycling bin
a recycling bin
1st Place: Best Film of 2021
Insomnia
by En Uno Un
2nd Place: Best Film of 2021
Bloomsday
by Kick A Rock
Audience Favorite Group A:

Til Death Do Us Part
by The Witty City Extras
Audience Favorite Group B:

Love, John
by DNA Collaborative
Audience Favorite Group C:
Bloomsday
by Kick A Rock
Audience Favorite Group D:

Silence of The Lambchops
by A Bunch of Strangers Making A Movie
All Awards
Best Film
- Winner: Insomnia by En Uno Un
- Bloomsday by Kick A Rock
Best Writing
- Winner: Love, John by DNA Collaborative
Best Editing
- Winner: The Little League by Year of the Phoenix Productions
Best Directing
- Winner: Insomnia by En Uno Un
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Insomnia by En Uno Un
Best Sound Design
- Winner: An Unlikely Combo by Surfrock
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: Dream Date by AlMarte
Best Actor
- Winner: The Little League by Year of the Phoenix Productions
Best Actress
- Winner: Kickin' It With Kayleigh by Ugly Sweater Entertainment
Best Graphic Design
- Winner: Greg or Gretta by END Studios
Best Special Effects
- Winner: Bloomsday by Kick A Rock
Best Costume Design
- Winner: Green Time Machine by BearCat Productions
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Silence of The Lambchops by A Bunch of Strangers Making A Movie
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: The Envelope Please by Sidetrack-G
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Pansy Scheme by Galaxy Maps
2019 Ford Fiesta
A Robbery
AK Interactive Media
Going Pro
AlMarte
Dream Date
BearCat Productions
Green Time Machine
Cassius & Ricky
5:42
Dirty Lunchbox Productions
The Lost Ones
En Uno Un
Insomnia
Everything Forever Inc.
The Lakefill
Highball Films
School Boys
Nawzajem Films
Dead Flowers
Reaper
Flowers
The Witty City Extras
Til Death Do Us Part
STARVISION MEDIA/FILM LIFE NATION
Greg Bond: Mission Impossible
D3C0D3D Films
MAGNOLIA
DNA Collaborative
Love, John
END Studios
Greg or Gretta
Filmmakers in action
Twin's Revenge
Galaxy Maps
Pansy Scheme
Party for strangers
Remain
Sidetrack-G
The Envelope Please
Silent Cowboy Productions
Great Flowers, Great Responsibilities
Spirit Juice
Keepsake
STONCHAPRENEUR PRODUCTIONS
OPERATION HANGRY
Surfrock
An Unlikely Combo
AKWA Pictures
RELIVE
DB30 Films
Back Home
Exo 11 Productions
A Dish To Die For
FWF Pictures
Chili Con
Hela's Hand Productions
Incarnation
Kick A Rock
Bloomsday
Starpower Film Company
Red for Red
Ugly Sweater Entertainment
Kickin' It With Kayleigh
Urban Pebble Productions
The Last Teacher
Second Sticks
Dead Man's Drink
A Bunch of Strangers Making A Movie
Silence of The Lambchops
Dirt of the Earth
Jude's Mix
Eschflix7
VINES
Gem City Productions
Reduce, Reuse, Relive
Lucid Vision Films
The Briefcase
Old Man Productions
RECYCL-O Rising
Pine Creek Pictures
Turning the Tables
Team 42
Hank's Off Day
Van Bishop
Days of the Weak
Year of the Phoenix Productions
The Little League
Sponsors