48 Hour Film Project - Washington DC
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 2025 goes to Roll for Initiative! Their film ‘’Roomies’’ will go on to represent Washington against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2026!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - Washington DC 2025
- 48 Hour Film Holiday Project - Washington DC 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Washington DC 2024
- 48 Hour Film Sci Fi Horror Project - Washington, DC 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Washington 2023
- 48 Hour Film Science Fiction Horror Project - Washington 2022
- 48 Hour Film Project - Washington 2022
- 48 Hour Film Science Fiction Horror Project - Washington 2021
- 48 Hour Film Project - Washington 2021
- 48 Hour Global Film Challenge - Washington 2021
- 48 Hour Film Project - Washington 2020
- 48 Hour Film Science Fiction Horror Project - Washington 2019
- 48 Hour Film Science Fiction Horror Project - Washington 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Washington 2018
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Washington 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - Washington 2017
- 48 Hour Film Politics & Comedy Project - Washington 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - Washington 2016
- 48 Hour Film Politics & Comedy Project - Washington 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Washington 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Washington 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - Washington 2013
- 48 Hour Film Music Video Project - Washington 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Washington 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Washington 2011
- 48 Hour Film Go Green Project - Washington 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - Washington 2010
- 48 Hour Film Project - Washington 2009
- 48 Hour Film Project - Washington 2008
- 48 Hour Film Project - Washington 2007
- 48 Hour Film Project - Washington 2006
- 48 Hour Film Project - Washington 2001
- 48 Hour Film Project - Washington 2002
- 48 Hour Film Project - Washington 2003
- 48 Hour Film Project - Washington 2004
- 48 Hour Film Project - Washington 2005
Character
Max or Maxine Reepoman - Interpreter
Max or Maxine Reepoman - Interpreter
Line
“Well, that wasn't supposed to happen.” OR “Well, that was not supposed to happen.”
“Well, that wasn't supposed to happen.” OR “Well, that was not supposed to happen.”
Prop
Something with the number 25 on it
Something with the number 25 on it
1st Place: Best Film of 2025

Roomies
by Roll for Initiative
2nd Place: Best Film of 2025

EV Land
by DJM Productions
3rd Place: Best Film of 2025

Society Unmasked with Mario de Guzmán
by Hot Pot Productions
Audience Favorite Group A:

HOA vs UFO
by Team WIFV
Audience Favorite Group B:

Angie's Fabulous Murder Mystery Party
by Sophomore Effort Pictures
Audience Favorite Group C:

Society Unmasked with Mario de Guzmán
by Hot Pot Productions
Audience Favorite Group D:

Roomies
by Roll for Initiative
All Awards
Best Film
- Winner: Roomies by Roll for Initiative
- EV Land by DJM Productions
- Society Unmasked with Mario de Guzmán by Hot Pot Productions
- Honorable Mention: Reepo Date by DC Media Academy
Best Writing
- Winner: Reepo Date by DC Media Academy
Best Editing
- Winner: English by Centerback Productions
Best Directing
- Winner: Roomies by Roll for Initiative
Best Cinematography
- Winner: EV Land by DJM Productions
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Lost in Translation by Awfully Serious Filmmakers
Best Song
- Winner: UNHELD by Apahí
Best Effects
- Winner: SMOKESCREEN by Substrate
Best Make Up And Hair
- Winner: HOA vs UFO by Team WIFV
Best Poster
- Winner: The Owl-Man of Occoquan by Hunt & Ryde Productions
Best Trailer
- Winner: Club 25 by Bootcamp Survivors
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Dog-End by Greg Is Out of Town
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: Chronos Cupid by Discordian Films
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Beat the Heat by V&T Films
Best Credits
- Winner: Reepo Date by DC Media Academy
Best Art Directions / Production Design
- Winner: Lost in Translation by Awfully Serious Filmmakers
Digital HiiiFa
Love on Autopilot
Greg Is Out of Town
Dog-End
Hunt & Ryde Productions
The Owl-Man of Occoquan
INDIGO REPUBLIC FILMS
A LOVE THAT FOLLOWS
Jagged Edge Productions
Waiting for Maxie
Queer & A*tistic Productions
Father of None
Rock Dove Films
MISSinterpretations
Second World Entertainment
Unspoken
Team WIFV
HOA vs UFO
Team Yay Movies!
Dance Sock
Updog Productions
Employee of the Month
10:04 Productions
The Language of Love
Can We Change This Later? (productions)
The Ache of Almost
Dreamify Studios
Performance Review
Far From The Path
Greener Grass
Glitter Riot
Step Into My Afterlife
Happy House Pictures
The Last Ride of Captain Vestige
Love Is A Lion
Back To Life: The Magic Mirror at Ergo
LOVStudios
THE RED FILE
Sauceless
Echoes of Her
Sophomore Effort Pictures
Angie's Fabulous Murder Mystery Party
SplashThink Studios
Song 25
Tiny Tall Team
Peanutpocalypse
Actors with Strings
SILO 48
Centerback Productions
English
DC Media Academy
Reepo Date
Discordian Films
Chronos Cupid
DJM Productions
EV Land
Hot Pot Productions
Society Unmasked with Mario de Guzmán
JackFruit!
Elysia
JAVALins
Language Barrier
Native Narrator Films
Little Miss Wizard
R Street Films
Bully
Substrate
SMOKESCREEN
V&T Films
Beat the Heat
We Have This!
25 Years
Apahí
UNHELD
Awfully Serious Filmmakers
Lost in Translation
BEKS
Steven the Odds
Bootcamp Survivors
Club 25
EMT.FILMS
Imaginary outlaws
Maxout Productions
KILLJOY
Reel Boyz
You Repo What You Sow
Roll for Initiative
Roomies
Team Rush Order
Exit Interview
The ARTHOUSE x ANAVAH
THE SKILLET
The Bloodline
File 25
You Got This
3025
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