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 Transit Films for winning Best Film of 2018. Their film The Passenger will go on to represent Cincinnati against all the other city winners around the world at Filmapalooza 2019.
1st Place: Best Film of 2018
The Passenger by Transit Films
2nd Place: Best Film of 2018
My Angel Larry by Strong Brothers
3rd Place: Best Film of 2018
Chiluminati by Local Favorite Productions
Required Elements
- Character: Michelle or Michael Runion, Auto Mechanic
- Prop: a frisbee
- Line: "Well, there's always tomorrow. OR Well, there is always tomorrow."
Audience Favorite: Group A
Chiluminati by Local Favorite Productions
Audience Favorite: Group B
My Angel Larry by Strong Brothers
Best Writing
My Angel Larry by Strong Brothers
Best Editing
The Passenger by Transit Films
Best Directing
Chiluminati by Local Favorite Productions
Best Cinematography
The Passenger by Transit Films
Best Sound Design
The Passenger by Transit Films
Best Musical Score
The Dance of Fury by Pulkit Verma Productions
Best Actor
Tommy Kowolonek My Angel Larry by Strong Brothers
Best Actress
Afton Shepard The Passenger by Transit Films
Best Supporting Actor
Jeremy Greenwell Chiluminati by Local Favorite Productions
Best Supporting Actress
Alishia Lee Sunny by Wicker Chair Cinematic [B3C02]
Best Ensemble Acting
Chiluminati by Local Favorite Productions
Best Graphics
Sunshine Baby by Happy Medium Productions
Best Special Effects
My Angel Larry by Strong Brothers
Best Use of Character
Chiluminati by Local Favorite Productions
Best Use of Prop
Baby Flies by The Reel Deal
Best Use of Line
The Passenger by Transit Films
Best Costumes & Makeup
The Passenger by Transit Films
Best Location
The Passenger by Transit Films
Best Movie Poster - Group A
Sunshine Baby by Happy Medium Productions
Best Movie Poster - Group B
The Passenger by Transit Films
Best Original Song/Score
Sunshine Baby by Happy Medium Productions
Trailer Contest Winner
My Angel Larry by Strong Brothers
2018 Film List
Alpha Bravo by JustAskHer Productions
“You lookin’ for me, pretty-boy?”
Archive by DPMT7
A conversation with the Revolution.
Atlas 2053 by Frankly Zoe Productions & The Atlas Tattoo & Piercing Company
"When a young woman goes into a tattoo shop for a mandatory tattoo, her life changes forever."
Baby Flies by The Reel Deal
Homeless man seeks revenge after being fired and losing everything.
Chiluminati by Local Favorite Productions
One man's quest to repair his car leads him to uncover the truth of Cincinnati's seedy underbelly.
Failing Forward by StandUpSitting
Due to circumstances beyond on his control a young artist misses the opportunity of a lifetime. Distraught and down, he uses those emotions to motivate himself to create an epic piece of art.
Frame by ONYX- B3C
Photo contest reveals love in surprise ending
My Angel Larry by Strong Brothers
A husband neglecting his family gets a visit from his gaurdian angel who shows him a grim future if he doesn't change his ways.
Over The Line by Whatevs
A spy and his partner hit a bump in the road.
SLEDGE by paulmaxwell.inc
On their way to get food, five teenagers investigate a frisbee thrown at them.
Sunny by Wicker Chair Cinematic [B3C02]
Sunny is faced with the choice of retirement or saving the life of her goddaughter.
Sunshine Baby by Happy Medium Productions
The story of the music that brought them together, and the song that tore them apart.
Tale of a dollar by Cine-Squad [B3C03]
The perspective of money in the Black community.
The Dance of Fury by Pulkit Verma Productions
Story of a woman defending herself from abuse in gracefully.
The Passenger by Transit Films
A train passenger is stuck in a time loop, and uses romance to break the cycle.
The Woman with no Name by Bad Mime
Just when Michael Runion thinks he's in the clear, a mysterious woman comes to collect what is hers.
Wrench in the Works by Pheel Good Films
Sometimes one bad turn begets another.
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