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 52 Scripts for winning Best Film of 2022. Their film A Change of Scene will go on to represent Detroit against all the other city winners around the world at Filmapalooza 2023.
1st Place: Best Film of 2022
A Change of Scene by 52 Scripts
2nd Place: Best Film of 2022
Exposé by TBD Productions
3rd Place: Best Film of 2022
The Legend of Lake Lorey by Ford Studio B
Required Elements
- Character: Gabrielle or Gabriel Lorey, security guard
- Prop: A pizza box
- Line: "It takes one to know one."
Audience Favorite: Group A
The Legend of Lake Lorey by Ford Studio B
Audience Favorite: Group B
A Change of Scene by 52 Scripts
Best Writing
A Change of Scene by 52 Scripts
Best Editing
Exposé by TBD Productions
Best Directing
Scott Gordon A Change of Scene by 52 Scripts
Best Cinematography
Jake Weber The Legend of Lake Lorey by Ford Studio B
Best Sound Design
A Change of Scene by 52 Scripts
Best Musical Score
A Change of Scene by 52 Scripts
Best Song
A Change of Scene by 52 Scripts
Best Actor
Scotty Felsenfeld A Change of Scene by 52 Scripts
Best Actress
Kara O'Connor A Change of Scene by 52 Scripts
Best Ensemble Acting
Exposé by TBD Productions
Best Graphics
Last Memory by First Flight Films
Best Special Effects
Reunited by Nain Rouge Films
Best Choreography
A Change of Scene by 52 Scripts
Best Costumes
A Change of Scene by 52 Scripts
Best Trailer
Getaway Retreat by VernaJune
Best Make Up
Getaway Retreat by VernaJune
Best Poster
Exposé by TBD Productions
Best Use of Character
Security Breach (Not Clickbait) by LTUfilmcrew
Best Use of Prop
I Know All Your Songs by Basilica Pictures
Best Use of Line
A Change of Scene by 52 Scripts
2022 Film List
ä by Reel Productions
Look twice
A Change of Scene by 52 Scripts
Find yourself at the movies.
Anniversary with THE HAND by iFilmFlops
Everlasting Love
Ärtzin by Ace High Productions
some secrets are better left untouched
Damnit Kevin by House Hold Name
Your signal has been lost.
Exposé by TBD Productions
Two scientists invite investors over for a night of wealthy endeavors, but instead experience a night of terrors.
Getaway Retreat by VernaJune
Not all road trips have great adventures
Good Guys Pizza by Koudo Yaiba Films
With great Pizza comes great responsibility.
I Know All Your Songs by Basilica Pictures
Paddle On
In the Dark by Play Nice
When the lights go out, things get interesting...
IRL by Malachite Creative Media
"If it's important, they'll leave a message."
Just As Fantasy.... by Redcran Media
Is Justice A Fantasy?
Last Memory by First Flight Films
Who's ready to play Pictiondary?!
Lemons by The Skeleton Crew
When life hands you lemons, make them your bitch.
Mystery Meat by DAZED Productions
Bosses suck right?
Pepp Talk by Cine Films
It's a hit!
Reunited by Nain Rouge Films
The kids have been apart too long
Security Breach (Not Clickbait) by LTUfilmcrew
This video is not clickbait!
Terminal Loser by Flatline Films
Living like there's no tomorrow...
The Last Slice by Broken Multiverse
It's to Die For
The Legend of Lake Lorey by Ford Studio B
The line between light and dark is sometimes a fence.
The Perfect Heist by BLK Team
The Perfect Heist
THE REST IS HISTORY by HFC Film Hawks
It Takes One to know One
Wicked by Nature by Ruby Martini
Revenge may be wicked, but it is natural
Will Work 4 Water by Team Shevy
What would you do for water if your life depended on it?
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