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 Open Gate Productions! Their film ‘’Left Unsaid’’ will go on to represent Cincinnati against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2025!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2022
- US Virtual 48 - Cincinnati 2021
- 48 Hour Global Film Challenge - Cincinnati 2021
- US Virtual 48 - Cincinnati 2020
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2010
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2009
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2008
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2007
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2006
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2003
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2004
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cincinnati 2005
Character
T.S. Gelveson - Vice-President (of any organization)
T.S. Gelveson - Vice-President (of any organization)
Line
“I don’t believe it.” OR “I do not believe it.”
“I don’t believe it.” OR “I do not believe it.”
Prop
A Charging Cord
A Charging Cord
1st Place: Best Film of 2024
Left Unsaid
by Open Gate Productions
2nd Place: Best Film of 2024
A HERO'S WELCOME
by NATI'S BEST
3rd Place: Best Film of 2024
Spellbound
by The Reel Deal
Audience Favorite:
Theresa
by Crew Baby Productions
All Awards
Best Writing
- Winner: Left Unsaid by Open Gate Productions
- SCROLLing by Enjaami Film Factory
- Spellbound by The Reel Deal
- Red Means Go by EFM Studios
Best Editing
- Winner: A HERO'S WELCOME by NATI'S BEST
- SCROLLing by Enjaami Film Factory
- Spellbound by The Reel Deal
- Left Unsaid by Open Gate Productions
Best Directing
- Winner: Left Unsaid by Open Gate Productions
- A HERO'S WELCOME by NATI'S BEST
- Spellbound by The Reel Deal
- Who Names Their Film Snackwell? by We Thought This Turkey Could Fly
Best Cinematography
- Winner: A HERO'S WELCOME by NATI'S BEST
- Spellbound by The Reel Deal
- Left Unsaid by Open Gate Productions
- Who Names Their Film Snackwell? by We Thought This Turkey Could Fly
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Spellbound by The Reel Deal
- A HERO'S WELCOME by NATI'S BEST
- SCROLLing by Enjaami Film Factory
- Left Unsaid by Open Gate Productions
Best Acting in a leading role
- Winner: Spellbound by The Reel Deal (Ava Inman)
- A HERO'S WELCOME by NATI'S BEST (William Alexander)
- SCROLLing by Enjaami Film Factory (Enjaami Film Factory)
- Left Unsaid by Open Gate Productions (Dwayne Eggerson)
Best Special Effects
- Winner: A HERO'S WELCOME by NATI'S BEST
- Believe it or Not by Jay Walkin' Penguins
- Spellbound by The Reel Deal
- No Prospect by Trick Dog
Best Production Design
- Winner: No Prospect by Trick Dog
- A HERO'S WELCOME by NATI'S BEST
- Spellbound by The Reel Deal
- Left Unsaid by Open Gate Productions
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Left Unsaid by Open Gate Productions
- Believe it or Not by Jay Walkin' Penguins
- Spellbound by The Reel Deal
- Red Means Go by EFM Studios
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: Red Means Go by EFM Studios
- A HERO'S WELCOME by NATI'S BEST
- SCROLLing by Enjaami Film Factory
- Left Unsaid by Open Gate Productions
Best Use of Line
- Winner: SCROLLing by Enjaami Film Factory
- A HERO'S WELCOME by NATI'S BEST
- Spellbound by The Reel Deal
- Left Unsaid by Open Gate Productions
Best Use of Genre
- Winner: A HERO'S WELCOME by NATI'S BEST
- SCROLLing by Enjaami Film Factory
- Spellbound by The Reel Deal
- Left Unsaid by Open Gate Productions