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 Team Last to Resort to Cannibalism! Their film ‘’Mix Tape’’ will go on to represent Des Moines against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2024!
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
Christina or Christopher Steele - Professional Athlete
Christina or Christopher Steele - Professional Athlete
Line
“Don't let the outside fool you.”
“Don't let the outside fool you.”
Prop
A Sheet
A Sheet
1st Place: Best Film of 2023
Mix Tape
by Team Last to Resort to Cannibalism
2nd Place: Best Film of 2023
Scarecrow
by Hell On Reels
3rd Place: Best Film of 2023
Wolfpeach
by Peach Fuzz
Audience Favorite Group A:
Wolfpeach
by Peach Fuzz
Audience Favorite Group B:
Wheel of Death
by Evil Explosions
Audience Favorite Group C:
Scarecrow
by Hell On Reels
All Awards
Best Writing
- Winner: Take Care of You by Your Local Vamp Studios
Best Editing
- Winner: Scarecrow by Hell On Reels
Best Directing
- Winner: Wheel of Death by Evil Explosions
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Mix Tape by Team Last to Resort to Cannibalism
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Wheel of Death by Evil Explosions
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: Wolfpeach by Peach Fuzz (Composer- John Hennessey Baker)
Best Actor
- Winner: Wheel of Death by Evil Explosions (Craig Bahnsen)
- Honorable Mention: FOCUS by Saladfist (Nedzad Muhamedagic)
Best Actress
- Winner: Sinner by Duron Films (Gabriela Fuentes)
- Honorable Mention: Built for Greatness by The Transylvanian Canal Company (Monica Oatman)
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: Wolfpeach by Peach Fuzz
Best Trailer
- Winner: Wolfpeach by Peach Fuzz
- Honorable Mention: Homemade Haunted House by Cutting Room Floor
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Homemade Haunted House by Cutting Room Floor
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: Threads of Fate by The Final Girls
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Sinner by Duron Films
Best Use of Genre
- Winner: Scarecrow by Hell On Reels
Best Blood Splatter
- Winner: Bear King by The Kung Fu Biker Mafia (BEST USE OF GORE)