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 2022 goes to Q Media! Their film ‘’Lifesource’’ will go on to represent Columbus against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2023!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - Columbus 2025
- 48 Hour Film Project - Columbus 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Columbus 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Columbus 2022
- US Virtual 48 - Columbus 2021
- US Virtual 48 - Columbus 2020
- 48 Hour Film Project - Columbus 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - Columbus 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Columbus 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - Columbus 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - Columbus 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Columbus 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - Columbus 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - Columbus 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Columbus 2006
- 48 Hour Film Project - Columbus 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - Columbus 2010
- 48 Hour Film Project - Columbus 2009
- 48 Hour Film Project - Columbus 2008
Character
Brad or Bri Twylings, lotter winner
Brad or Bri Twylings, lotter winner
Line
Please be quiet. I beg you.
Please be quiet. I beg you.
Prop
blue painters tape
blue painters tape
1st Place: Best Film of 2022

Lifesource
by Q Media
2nd Place: Best Film of 2022
UNBOXING BRAD: THE MAKING OF BOXING DAY (THE FILM)
by GWAP Gwap gwap
3rd Place: Best Film of 2022
Halibut For The Hell Love It
by Team Philm
Audience Favorite Group A:
Halibut For The Hell Love It
by Team Philm
Audience Favorite Group B:

Lifesource
by Q Media
All Awards
Best Film
- Winner: Lifesource by Q Media
- UNBOXING BRAD: THE MAKING OF BOXING DAY (THE FILM) by GWAP Gwap gwap
- Halibut For The Hell Love It by Team Philm
Best Writing
- Winner: UNBOXING BRAD: THE MAKING OF BOXING DAY (THE FILM) by GWAP Gwap gwap
Best Editing
- Winner: As Seen On TV by Initial Focus Media
Best Directing
- Winner: Lifesource by Q Media
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Lifesource by Q Media
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Smiles by Static Copy Island
Best Song
- Winner: The Ticket by Bottle Opener Studios
Best Acting in a leading role
- Winner: UNBOXING BRAD: THE MAKING OF BOXING DAY (THE FILM) by GWAP Gwap gwap (Jonathan Johns)
Best Actor
- Winner: UNBOXING BRAD: THE MAKING OF BOXING DAY (THE FILM) by GWAP Gwap gwap (Jonathan Johns)
Best Actress
- Winner: 8 Steps for Achieving Financial Freedom by Incompetent Films (Aja Nicole)
Best Supporting Actor
- Winner: The Ticket by Bottle Opener Studios (Jordan Chasteen)
Best Supporting Actress
- Winner: Lifesource by Q Media (India McCue)
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: Who's Counting?! by Yamo Media
Best Special Effects
- Winner: Grave Consequences by Fully Exempt Films
Best Effects
- Winner: Grave Consequences by Fully Exempt Films
Best Costume Design
- Winner: Grave Consequences by Fully Exempt Films
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Halibut For The Hell Love It by Team Philm
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: I Love Burgers and You by ColossulSword
Best Use of Line
- Winner: UNBOXING BRAD: THE MAKING OF BOXING DAY (THE FILM) by GWAP Gwap gwap
Bottle Opener Studios
The Ticket
Boyz Nite
Premoneato
Cheese On A Board, Rat Trap
The Caller
Eleven 33 Studios
GWAP Gwap gwap
UNBOXING BRAD: THE MAKING OF BOXING DAY (THE FILM)
Incompetent Films
8 Steps for Achieving Financial Freedom
Ohio Media School Columbus
Why You Running?
SouthWest Blvd.
normal man
Team Bumper
One Lucky Winner
Team Philm
Halibut For The Hell Love It
War Wagon Revenge
No Win Situation
Big Bad Butterfly
Drivin Them Crazy
ColossulSword
I Love Burgers and You
Darling Productions
Roommates
Fully Exempt Films
Grave Consequences
g. rex productions
Arbor Day (Pizza Boy)
Initial Focus Media
As Seen On TV
Q Media
Lifesource
SpaceDiveMedia
New You
Static Copy Island
Smiles
Team PRM3
Simple.
Where We're Going, We Don't Need Team Names
The Time Traveler's Ticket
Yamo Media
Who's Counting?!
Sponsors