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 FNA Productions for winning Best Film of 2016. Their film Einsam will go on to represent Cleveland against all the other city winners around the world at Filmapalooza 2017.
1st Place: Best Film of 2016
Einsam by FNA Productions
2nd Place: Best Film of 2016
Come Play with Me by No Ticket Productions
3rd Place: Best Film of 2016
The Caretaker by Cosmic Octopus
Required Elements
- Character: Gabriel or Gabriela Cortez, Computer Programmer
- Prop: a wooden spoon
- Line: I'm getting way too old for this. (I am getting way too old for this.)
Audience Favorite: Group A
Come Play with Me by No Ticket Productions
Safe House by CLEver Productions
Audience Favorite: Group B
Einsam by FNA Productions
Best Writing
The Messenger by Fat Lucy Films
Best Editing
The Messenger by Fat Lucy Films
Best Directing
Einsam by FNA Productions
Best Cinematography
Vessel by Dark Labyrinth
Best Sound Design
The Messenger by Fat Lucy Films
Best Musical Score
The Caretaker by Cosmic Octopus
Best Actor
Dan Hunley The Caretaker by Cosmic Octopus
Best Actress
Jessica Craig Einsam by FNA Productions
Best Ensemble Acting
Sacrifice by Gone Fishin' Productions
Best Special Effects
Sacrifice by Gone Fishin' Productions
Best Use of Character
Couple's Retreat by KTFilms
Best Use of Prop
Loss for Words by White Midnight
Best Use of Line
Vessel by Dark Labyrinth
Best Use of Location
Vessel by Dark Labyrinth
Best Costumes & Makeup
Vessel by Dark Labyrinth
MOST BLOOD SPLATTERED
Sacrifice by Gone Fishin' Productions
SCREAM QUEEN
Emily Dunay Sacrifice by Gone Fishin' Productions
2016 Film List
Assimilate by Front Row Productions
Responsible for his friends death, Gabriel Cortez must fix what he broke, at the cost of the world.
Come Play with Me by No Ticket Productions
Laney's friends help her move into a new apartment but start disappearing one by one.
Couple's Retreat by KTFilms
Creep Squad by Lakeside Studios
Movies Based on a True story of a family being terrorized
Einsam by FNA Productions
Mother and daughter deal with an unwelcome visitor in a strange land.
Loss for Words by White Midnight
Modern take on the story of babel with a zombie apocalypse take.
Love At First Bite by Green Screen Avengers
Mom's Little Boy by Team Tri-C
Mr. Funhouse by Overlord Pictures
A troubled man is constantly reminded of a funhouse incident he caused.
Sacrifice by Gone Fishin' Productions
Details matter when performing a sacrifice.
Safe House by CLEver Productions
Three zombie survivors seek refuge in a secluded home that is too good to be true.
Tainted by J-Crew
Revenge is a dish best served...
The Aldous Mustache Holiday Special by Aldous Mustache
Celebrate the holidays the Aldous Mustache way!
The Caretaker by Cosmic Octopus
He's there to take care of you.
The Circle by eMpTy-Light-Pack/Cinevid Productions
A Mother goes thru desperate measures to find her two missing Daughters.
The Cuddling in Morranis Heights by Z Zero Films
At the end of the day all you can hope for is a blanket and some coco.
The Messenger by Fat Lucy Films
One man uses his powers for what he considers good.
The Sound of Murder by Des Waz Here Productions
Inner fear induces psychological rage when four people are introduced to a mysterious sound.
The Vigil by White-Out Productions
It's been a long time
Unseen by Phobos and Deimos Productions
Vessel by Dark Labyrinth
Family is forever.
