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 The Media Department for winning Best Film of 2017. Their film Reunion will go on to represent Houston against all the other city winners around the world at Filmapalooza 2018.
Required Elements
- Character: Jason or Jacinda Calmes, Know-It-All
- Prop: an umbrella
- Line: "Wait, that doesn't look right." -OR- "Well, that doesn't look right."
Audience Favorite
Umbrella Killer by Powderkeg Productions
Honorable Mentions
Reunion by The Media Department
Smile by Lit Films
Best Writing
Umbrella Killer by Powderkeg Productions
Honorable Mention
First Blood by Alpha Flight Films
Best Editing
Reunion by The Media Department
Honorable Mentions
First Blood by Alpha Flight Films
Smile by Lit Films
Best Musical Score
Smile by Lit Films
Best Actor
Nolan LeGault Transubstantia by GraveTexan Films
Best Actress
Julie Oliver-Touchstone Don't Drink the Kool-Aid by Team Late
Honorable Mention
Rochelle Gomes Freaky Attraction by Run-N-Gun
Best Ensemble Acting
Reunion by The Media Department
Smile by Lit Films
Honorable Mention
Don't Drink the Kool-Aid by Team Late
Best Special Effects
Reunion by The Media Department
Best Make Up
Intruder Alert by InOurSity Films
Best Use of Character
First Blood by Alpha Flight Films
Best Use of Prop
Smile by Lit Films
Best Use of Line
Reunion by The Media Department
Best Use of Genre
B-Movie Mask On by Guerrilla Film Squad
Honorable Mention
Psychological Horror Back Inside by Headless Hearsemen Productions
Best Film Title
Freaky Attraction by Run-N-Gun
Honorable Mentions
Smile by Lit Films
Don't Drink the Kool-Aid by Team Late
Best Genre Mash Up
Horror Film w Kids + Sci Fi Horror Reunion by The Media Department
Honorable Mentions
Gothic/Vampire + Parody/Spoof First Blood by Alpha Flight Films
Religious Cult + Dark Comedy Don't Drink the Kool-Aid by Team Late
Best Location
Stay by Enligh10 Media
Funniest Death Scene
Umbrella Killer by Powderkeg Productions
Honorable Mention
Don't Drink the Kool-Aid by Team Late
Most Disturbing Film
Back Inside by Headless Hearsemen Productions
Honorable Mention
Transubstantia by GraveTexan Films
SCREAM QUEEN
Amanda Garcia Faul Transubstantia by GraveTexan Films
2017 Film List
Annoy Me to Death by The Night Owls
A man on the brink of psychosis becomes addicted to a mysterious substance while members of his community mysteriously go missing.
Back Inside by Headless Hearsemen Productions
Ryan's descent into a postpartum psychosis begins after a voice in the closet tells him to give his newborn son it.
Chronic Cravings by Silly Monkey Productions
Meat is murder.
Dead Wrong by River City Slashers
A young woman gets caught up in an evil plan
Don't Drink the Kool-Aid by Team Late
Regular guy stumbles into a religious cult - but tries to resist the kool-aid.
First Blood by Alpha Flight Films
A young Vampire’s journey into manhood.
Freaky Attraction by Run-N-Gun
Freaks want love too.
Intruder Alert by InOurSity Films
No one likes unwanted guests!
Mask On by Guerrilla Film Squad
Four friends rent a house for a vacation retreat, but what was supposed to be a cheap hotel alternative turns out to be a death trap.
Pet Peeve by Two Cent Productions
A woman's patience is pushed to its limits.
Reunion by The Media Department
What's Wrong with Dad
Smile by Lit Films
While trying to wrap up work and head home, Sam comes across something unexpected.
Stay by Enligh10 Media
A man goes to interesting lengths to spend more time with his love.
Strange Forces by Curio Filmworks
What if you got a special desire with your psychic power?
Sunday Dinner by Six Crates
A young man comes to dinner to impress his girlfriend father
The Confession by Wobbly
Serial killer seeks absolution and finds his purpose.
The Run by The Lake in the Woods
A man goes for a run in the woods.... and never comes back.
Transubstantia by GraveTexan Films
As a couple celebrates the news of their pregnancy, another couple celebrates their transcendence.
Umbrella Killer by Powderkeg Productions
A veteran detective teaches a rookie the ropes while as they hunt a serial killer who always manages to stay a step ahead.
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