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.
Kudos to Insurgent Films for winning Best Film of 2019. Their film KARMA will go on to represent Cincinnati against all the other city winners around the world at Filmapalooza 2020.
1st Place: Best Film of 2019
KARMA by Insurgent Films
2nd Place: Best Film of 2019
A Christmas Crisis by Happy Medium Productions
3rd Place: Best Film of 2019
JOAN LE-FEMME'S VACATION by Mission Impossible Cincinnati
Required Elements
- Character: Pablo or Paula Septimeechi, Foreign Exchange Student
- Prop: a milkshake
- Line: "You need to slow down."
Best Writing
A Christmas Crisis by Happy Medium Productions
Best Editing
KARMA by Insurgent Films
Best Directing
The Changeup by The Strong Brothers
Best Cinematography
KARMA by Insurgent Films
Best Sound Design
Huff & Puff by Running on E
Best Musical Score
Canadian Runner by paulmaxwell.inc
Best Actor
Chris Gordy KARMA by Insurgent Films
Best Actress
Rachel Becker Hacked: Teen Edition by Team Banzai
Best Supporting Actor
Rasheen Jones Whirlwind by Outstanding Media Specialists
Best Supporting Actress
Alishia Lee KARMA by Insurgent Films
Best Ensemble Acting
KARMA by Insurgent Films
Best Graphics
A Christmas Crisis by Happy Medium Productions
Best Effects
A Christmas Crisis by Happy Medium Productions
Best Special Effects
Hacked: Teen Edition by Team Banzai
Best Make Up
Hacked: Teen Edition by Team Banzai
Best Use of Character
Hacked: Teen Edition by Team Banzai
Best Use of Prop
JOAN LE-FEMME'S VACATION by Mission Impossible Cincinnati
Best Use of Line
The Changeup by The Strong Brothers
Best Use of Genre
I SEE YOU by Garner Filmmaking
Best Practical Effects
Hacked: Teen Edition by Team Banzai
Best Visual Effects
A Christmas Crisis by Happy Medium Productions
2019 Film List
“Paula?” by JustAskHerProductions
You need to slow down
A Christmas Crisis by Happy Medium Productions
A boy kidnaps a Mall Santa Claus to prove that Santa is real.
Canadian Runner by paulmaxwell.inc
An illegal Canadian immigrant is discovered by and ICE officer. Can he evade capture?
Family Tradition by The Reel Deel
Family members gather at a funeral to tell horrible stories of their despicable grandfather.
Hacked: Teen Edition by Team Banzai
Teen chefs face off for the ultimate challenge.
Huff & Puff by Running on E
One Night.... Three Pigs.... One Wolf
I SEE YOU by Garner Filmmaking
A young woman becomes the target of a strange man with a milkshake obsession
ICE ICE Baby by PheelGood Films
Intentional tourist hiding in plain sight.
JOAN LE-FEMME'S VACATION by Mission Impossible Cincinnati
The obstacle-overcoming escapades of vacationing Joan.
KARMA by Insurgent Films
Three dirty cops try to cover up their murder of an "insignificant" woman, only to discover that their Karma was closer than they realized.
Not Half Bad by Cindependent Film Festival
An abmitious detective and quirky reporter attempt to solve a messy death.
Roy Rimington(s) by Earth Burger
Seems Kinda' Bad by Trickdog
TAG "Transformation Affixal Game by Melanated Gold
Random strangers are handpicked to play an unorthodox game of tag that will change their lives, win or lose.
The Big Comeback by The F.E.R.M
A Retired Crime Fighter who comes out of retirement for 1 more battle...
The Changeup by The Strong Brothers
A guy tried to win back his ex girlfriend by winning the company softball game and a trip to Hawaii.
We the People by Nati's Best
It's politics as usual when a career politician sets his sights on his next endeavor.
Whirlwind by Outstanding Media Specialists
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