48 Hour Film Project - Des Moines

Samuel Pace-Tuomi
Samuel Pace-Tuomi
City Producer

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 2023 goes to Mixed Pictures! Their film ‘’Thumb Wars’’ will go on to represent Des Moines against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2024!

Character
Jada or Jared Vanson - Door to Door Salesperson
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I can’t remember where or when. OR I cannot remember where or when.
Prop
A Tray
1st Place: Best Film of 2023
Filmposter for Thumb Wars
Thumb Wars by Mixed Pictures
2nd Place: Best Film of 2023
Filmposter for Alone
Alone by Duron Films
3rd Place: Best Film of 2023
Filmposter for Slap. Bump. Shoot.
Slap. Bump. Shoot. by Rise of the Cintree
Audience Favorite Group A:
Filmposter for Essential Essence
Essential Essence by Tiny Explosions
Audience Favorite Group B:
Filmposter for Slap. Bump. Shoot.
Slap. Bump. Shoot. by Rise of the Cintree
Audience Favorite Group C:
Filmposter for Meloncholy
Meloncholy by BOOTLEG
Audience Favorite Group D:
Filmposter for Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance by Continuity