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 2018 goes to Slow AF! Their film ‘’Admission’’ will go on to represent Des Moines against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2019!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Des Moines 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Des Moines 2024
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Des Moines 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Des Moines 2023
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Des Moines 2022
- 48 Hour Film Project - Des Moines 2022
- 48 Hour Film Project - Des Moines 2021
- 48 Hour Film Project - Des Moines 2020
- 48 Hour Film Project - Des Moines 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - Des Moines 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Des Moines 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - Des Moines 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - Des Moines 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Des Moines 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - Des Moines 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - Des Moines 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Des Moines 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - Des Moines 2010
- 48 Hour Film Project - Des Moines 2009
- 48 Hour Film Project - Des Moines 2008
- 48 Hour Film Project - Des Moines 2007
- 48 Hour Film Project - Des Moines 2006
- 48 Hour Film Project - Des Moines 2005
Character
Michael or Megan D'Amato, chef
Michael or Megan D'Amato, chef
Line
Why am I always last?
Why am I always last?
Prop
Headphones or earbuds
Headphones or earbuds
1st Place: Best Film of 2018
Admission
by Slow AF
2nd Place: Best Film of 2018
Note to Self
by DEFT
3rd Place: Best Film of 2018
Symphony of Flavor
by white poison industries
Audience Favorite Group A:
Pergrination
by Gladhouse Studio
Audience Favorite Group B:
Note to Self
by DEFT
Audience Favorite Group C:
Palle Amorevoli
by Tiny Explosions
All Awards
Best Writing
- Winner: Admission by Slow AF
Best Editing
- Winner: Note to Self by DEFT
Best Directing
- Winner: Note to Self by DEFT
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Admission by Slow AF
Best Sound Design
- Winner: No Choice. by Sea Urchin Productions
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: Sonic Sight by The Unfathomable Possibilities Assembly
Best Acting in a leading role
- Winner: Note to Self by DEFT (Eric Allan)
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: Admission by Slow AF
Best Graphic Design
- Winner: American Eagle by Baseball Team
Best Special Effects
- Winner: Sid Juwarker by Keep The Change Films
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Symphony of Flavor by white poison industries
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: Admission by Slow AF
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Note to Self by DEFT
Best Use of Genre
- Winner: No Choice. by Sea Urchin Productions
Best Youth Ensemble
- Winner: Alone Together by Valley Drama Family
Best Dialogue
- Winner: Medium Stakes by One Genome Short Productions