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 2016 goes to FNA Productions! Their film ‘’Einsam’’ will go on to represent Cleveland against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2017!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cleveland 2025
- 48 Hour Film Horror Sci-Fi Project - Cleveland 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cleveland 2024
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Cleveland 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cleveland 2023
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Cleveland 2022
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cleveland 2022
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Cleveland 2021
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cleveland 2021
- US Virtual 48 - Cleveland 2020
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Cleveland 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cleveland 2019
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Cleveland 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cleveland 2018
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Cleveland 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cleveland 2017
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Cleveland 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cleveland 2016
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Cleveland 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cleveland 2015
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Cleveland 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cleveland 2014
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Cleveland 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cleveland 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cleveland 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cleveland 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cleveland 2010
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cleveland 2009
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cleveland 2008
- 48 Hour Film Project - Cleveland 2007
Character
Gabriel or Gabriela Cortez, computer programmer
Gabriel or Gabriela Cortez, computer programmer
Line
I'm getting way too old for this
I'm getting way too old for this
Prop
a wooden spoon
a wooden spoon
1st Place: Best Film of 2016
Einsam
by FNA Productions
2nd Place: Best Film of 2016
Come Play with Me
by No Ticket Productions
3rd Place: Best Film of 2016
The Caretaker
by Cosmic Octopus
Audience Favorite Group A:
Safe House
by CLEver Productions
Audience Favorite Group A:
Come Play with Me
by No Ticket Productions
Audience Favorite Group B:
Einsam
by FNA Productions
All Awards
Best Film
- Winner: Einsam by FNA Productions
- Come Play with Me by No Ticket Productions
- The Caretaker by Cosmic Octopus
Best Writing
- Winner: The Messenger by Fat Lucy Films
Best Editing
- Winner: The Messenger by Fat Lucy Films
Best Directing
- Winner: Einsam by FNA Productions
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Vessel by Dark Labyrinth
Best Sound Design
- Winner: The Messenger by Fat Lucy Films
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: The Caretaker by Cosmic Octopus
Best Actor
- Winner: The Caretaker by Cosmic Octopus (Dan Hunley)
Best Actress
- Winner: Einsam by FNA Productions (Jessica Craig)
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: Sacrifice by Gone Fishin' Productions
Best Special Effects
- Winner: Sacrifice by Gone Fishin' Productions
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Couple's Retreat by KTFilms
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: Loss for Words by White Midnight
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Vessel by Dark Labyrinth
Best Use of Location
- Winner: Vessel by Dark Labyrinth
MOST BLOOD SPLATTERED
- Winner: Sacrifice by Gone Fishin' Productions
SCREAM QUEEN
- Winner: Sacrifice by Gone Fishin' Productions (Emily Dunay)
Best Costumes & Makeup
- Winner: Vessel by Dark Labyrinth
Events
Teams
CLEver Productions
Safe House
Dark Labyrinth
Vessel
eMpTy-Light-Pack/Cinevid Productions
The Circle
Fat Lucy Films
The Messenger
Green Screen Avengers
Love At First Bite
KTFilms
Couple's Retreat
Lakeside Studios
Creep Squad
No Ticket Productions
Come Play with Me
Team Tri-C
Mom's Little Boy
White Midnight
Loss for Words
Aldous Mustache
The Aldous Mustache Holiday Special
Cosmic Octopus
The Caretaker
Des Waz Here Productions
The Sound of Murder
FNA Productions
Einsam
Front Row Productions
Assimilate
Gone Fishin' Productions
Sacrifice
J-Crew
Tainted
Overlord Pictures
Mr. Funhouse
Phobos and Deimos Productions
Unseen
White-Out Productions
The Vigil
Z Zero Films
The Cuddling in Morranis Heights
Sponsors