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 The French Family Robinson! Their film ‘’Behind the Pink Glasses’’ will go on to represent Detroit against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2024!
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
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Prop
Flowers
Flowers
1st Place: Best Film of 2023

Behind the Pink Glasses
by The French Family Robinson
2nd Place: Best Film of 2023
Collab
by The Warp Stabilizers
3rd Place: Best Film of 2023

He Careth for Thee
by Ford Studio B
Audience Favorite Group A:

Behind the Pink Glasses
by The French Family Robinson
Audience Favorite Group B:

Final Feast
by VernaJune Ent.
Audience Favorite Group C:
Kylie3
by Play Nice
All Awards
Best Film
- Winner: Behind the Pink Glasses by The French Family Robinson
- Collab by The Warp Stabilizers
- He Careth for Thee by Ford Studio B
Best Writing
- Winner: Good Intentions Bad Inventions by Bad Burger Films
Best Editing
- Winner: Collab by The Warp Stabilizers
Best Directing
- Winner: Collab by The Warp Stabilizers
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Behind the Pink Glasses by The French Family Robinson
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Collab by The Warp Stabilizers
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: One Thing Left to Do by E&S Productions
Best Acting in a supporting role
- Winner: Good Intentions Bad Inventions by Bad Burger Films
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: Behind the Pink Glasses by The French Family Robinson
Best Graphic Design
- Winner: VASTION by Mission
Best Costume Design
- Winner: VASTION by Mission
Best Make Up
- Winner: Final Feast by VernaJune Ent.
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Good Intentions Bad Inventions by Bad Burger Films
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: Petal to the Medal by Broken Multiverse
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Final Feast by VernaJune Ent.
100shortfilms
But More Importantly, Ted
Bad Burger Films
Good Intentions Bad Inventions
Dos Dragons
Space Time : A Hero's Journey
Ford Studio B
He Careth for Thee
Giuseppe's Pizza
What Is Beyond
HFC Film Hawks
Chevely
Kameo
SHUTTER
Quantum Bridge Productions
Lost Road
The French Family Robinson
Behind the Pink Glasses
The Squonk
Margaret
The Warp Stabilizers
Collab
Broken Multiverse
Petal to the Medal
E&S Productions
One Thing Left to Do
GusTater
Good Boy Gus!
Hollywood Farmstead
Average Joe
Mission
VASTION
PARADIZO Films
The Witness
Possession Pictures
Leftovers
Stranger House
MINT
TEAM EVIl ( Riverside LaFamilia)
PINK
Timeless Classics Unlimited
When There's a Will
VernaJune Ent.
Final Feast
Creative Team Name
Zaraza
Diet Pop Culture Productions
Casserolé
Filmic Fondue
IN A WORLD WITHOUT FLOWERS
HappySoul Films
Blind Love Summer
L.I.V.I.N. Films
shot_by_me.23
Millennial Productions
Rainbow
notmuchroom
No Yes No
Pantomime Pictures
C'mon
Play Nice
Kylie3
The Players
Bedside Manor
Zoon Productions
Flowers After Hours
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