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 WSF Productions! Their film ‘’Motorcoach’’ will go on to represent Detroit against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2019!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - Detroit 2025
- 48 Hour Film Project - Detroit 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Detroit 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Detroit 2022
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Detroit 2021
- 48 Hour Film Project - Detroit 2021
- 48 Hour Film Project - Detroit 2020
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Detroit 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - Detroit 2019
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Detroit 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Detroit 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Detroit 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - Detroit 2016
- 48 Hour Film Science Fiction Project - Detroit 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Detroit 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Detroit 2014
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Detroit 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - Detroit 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - Detroit 2006
- 48 Hour Film Project - Detroit 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Detroit 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - Detroit 2010
- 48 Hour Film Project - Detroit 2009
- 48 Hour Film Project - Detroit 2008
Character
Pierre o Pauline Duroc , chef
Pierre o Pauline Duroc , chef
Line
"I'll have it ready by tomorrow." OR "I will have it ready by tomorrow."
"I'll have it ready by tomorrow." OR "I will have it ready by tomorrow."
Prop
an ID Card
an ID Card
1st Place: Best Film of 2018
Motorcoach
by WSF Productions
2nd Place: Best Film of 2018
Lizard of Dogs
by Courageous Lion Cinema
3rd Place: Best Film of 2018
The Mirror of Tindair
by 52 Scripts
Audience Favorite Group A:
Lost Possessions
by Lights, Camera, Average
Audience Favorite Group B:
Lizard of Dogs
by Courageous Lion Cinema
Audience Favorite Group C:
Kids These Days
by DETROIT GOATS
Audience Favorite Group D:
The Mirror of Tindair
by 52 Scripts
All Awards
Best Film
- Winner: Motorcoach by WSF Productions
- Lizard of Dogs by Courageous Lion Cinema
- The Mirror of Tindair by 52 Scripts
Best Writing
- Winner: Motorcoach by WSF Productions
Best Editing
- Winner: Low Road by Rebel Pictures
Best Directing
- Winner: Murky Waters by DCDS School of Film (Grace Winters)
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Motorcoach by WSF Productions
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Lizard of Dogs by Courageous Lion Cinema
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: Meat by Bat Boiz
Best Actor
- Winner: "Kazooka" Joe by DEaD JaMmeR (Dan Dobrovich)
Best Actress
- Winner: The Mirror of Tindair by 52 Scripts (Sarah Matthews)
Best Graphic Design
- Winner: Motorcoach by WSF Productions
Best Effects
- Winner: Lizard of Dogs by Courageous Lion Cinema
Best Choreography
- Winner: Jasmine Parsley by Phantom Squirrel Productions
Best Costume Design
- Winner: Lizard of Dogs by Courageous Lion Cinema
Best Make Up
- Winner: Lizard of Dogs by Courageous Lion Cinema
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Motorcoach by WSF Productions
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: The Mirror of Tindair by 52 Scripts
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Just Call It Luck by Reel Clever Films
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Just Call It Luck by Reel Clever Films
Best Use of Drone
- Winner: Imperial Heist by Team Name Films
Best Action/Adventure Film
- Winner: 50 Layers of Cake by Ace High Productions
Best Horror Film
- Winner: Smile by Cardboard Camera Production
- Winner: Lost Possessions by Lights, Camera, Average
Best Superhero Film
- Winner: Bad Fruit by Pardi Productions
Best Sci-Fi Film
- Winner: Grandma's Thankskilling by Woot!
Best Disaster Film
- Winner: Creek by ironark Films
Best Coming of Age Film
- Winner: Coming of Rage by Holiday Park Productions
Best School Drama
- Winner: By Tomorrow by EIEIOlsen Studios
Best Fantasy Film
- Winner: Lizard of Dogs by Courageous Lion Cinema
Best Road Film
- Winner: Low Road by Rebel Pictures
Best Time Travel Movie
- Winner: Moderation by Fantastic Four
Best Fish Out of Water Film
- Winner: Pool Games by Detroit Blue Light District
Best Spy/Espionage Film
- Winner: The U Man by Creativity
Best Generation Gap
- Winner: The Thigh Master by Multiversal Pictures
Best Film Noir
- Winner: .177 Caliber Breakfast by Thought Adjuster
Best Silent Film
- Winner: Meat by Bat Boiz
Best Film de Femme
- Winner: Murky Waters by DCDS School of Film
Best Music Film
- Winner: "Kazooka" Joe by DEaD JaMmeR
Best Mystery
- Winner: Morcilla by Nice Shirt Media
Best Sports Film
- Winner: Motorcoach by WSF Productions
Best Western
- Winner: Desolare by Newave
Best Romance
- Winner: Gangster Love by Detroit Film Studio
Best Thriller/Suspense
- Winner: Variant by Ruby Martini
Best Period Piece
- Winner: Nectar by Leave the light on films
Best Family Film
- Winner: Living the Dream by Good Harbor Blue
Best Dark Comedy
- Winner: Kids These Days by DETROIT GOATS
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: The Mirror of Tindair by 52 Scripts
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Motorcoach by WSF Productions