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.
Kudos to Faulty Trail for winning Best Film of 2017. Their film Firmware will go on to represent Albuquerque against all the other city winners around the world at Filmapalooza 2018.
1st Place: Best Film of 2017
Firmware by Faulty Trail
2nd Place: Best Film of 2017
The Seven Doors by Ultimatum Pictures
Required Elements
- Character: Mia or Miles Gonzales, Human Resources Coordinator
- Prop: A Clock
- Line: ""We're running out of time." Or "We are running out of time.""
Audience Favorite: Group A
The Seven Doors by Ultimatum Pictures
Audience Favorite: Group B
Firmware by Faulty Trail
Best Writing
Firmware by Faulty Trail
Best Editing
Midnight Ranch by MarieEllis Pictures
Best Directing
The Seven Doors by Ultimatum Pictures
Best Cinematography
The Seven Doors by Ultimatum Pictures
Best Sound Design
Firmware by Faulty Trail
Best Musical Score
Firmware by Faulty Trail
Best Actor
Gael Arath No Tengas Miedo by Popdoom
Best Actress
Marina Natseway Satanic Panic by City College
Best Ensemble Acting
The Seven Doors by Ultimatum Pictures
Best Special Effects
Firmware by Faulty Trail
Best Costumes
Maestro De Tempo by CCG Productions
Best Use of Character
The Canidate by Troglodyte Productions
Best Use of Prop
Nighty Night by red Spectre Films
Best Use of Line
Maestro De Tempo by CCG Productions
2017 Film List
Bleed, Sing by Metal Detector Productions
Musician Nicky No-Name faces violent allegations that bring up a violent past.
Firmware by Faulty Trail
A family loses control of their android butler.
Happy fun party time by Crayon Dinosaur
In attempt to build his website, a dj films a party for a client, unaware of the deadly scene he will be apart of.
Hubby's Hobby by Squatchy
Happy wife. Happy Life.
Maestro De Tempo by CCG Productions
We’re running out of time
Mandatory by BreezyB Productions
Forced work retreats can be killer.
Midnight Ranch by MarieEllis Pictures
Hopeing for a relaxing weekend away in a cabin, things quickly turn bad for the group.
Nighty Night by red Spectre Films
Curfews aren't for Halloween.
No Tengas Miedo by Popdoom
Not Forgotten by DATADragons
A trio of friends come together on the anniversary of the accidental death of a classmate but a long-kept secret may have dire consequences for the group.
Off by Nonscriped Films
Mia Gonzales is hopping for nice dinner with her husband Miles and father David. But what comes is a reveal to a shocking reality.
Office Dining by Shakespear Monkey Productions
What do you do when a beast gets between you and your pizza?
On Time by Marions Minions
On time, every time.
Pass Me By by Barcode
After trying human meat for a food blog, a reporter develops a craving for human flesh.
Ready or Not... by August Star Productions
Three college students day drink in a prop house where things may not be what they seem...
Satanic Panic by City College
A young woman searches for an exciting, new demon for her cult to worship.
The Canidate by Troglodyte Productions
People are dying to get the job.
The Contract by rice tub productions
A conflicted man has made a deal with the darkness to escape his own demise. As the clock winds down, will he choose a path of redemption, or will he sacrifice everything and everyone that he loves to fulfill his contract?
The Decayed Host by Bony War Pony Productions
An unsuspecting guest who falls victim to his host, his own naivety, and an undead terror.
The Seven Doors by Ultimatum Pictures
Can you face the seven doorways of your mind?
Viral Choices by Byrdman Group
Daddy has to make a choice
Walking Miles by Barrow's Little Achievers
WHAT happens when you forget your meds? Nothing good.