48 Hour Film Project - Kansas City

Alexander Buettner
Alexander Buettner
City Producer

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.

The Best Film of 2026 goes to Unmedicated Pictures! Their film ‘’Siren's Flame’’ will go on to represent Kansas City against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2027!

Character
Bart or Betsy Chandler - Architect
Line
“I have just three words.”
Prop
a Light Bulb
1st Place: Best Film of 2026
Filmposter for Siren's Flame
Siren's Flame by Unmedicated Pictures
2nd Place: Best Film of 2026
Baggage by The Magnificent Hats Society
3rd Place: Best Film of 2026
Filmposter for Summerween
Summerween by thematic melismatic
Audience Favorite:
Filmposter for Jelly Jar Man
Jelly Jar Man by Tiny Explosions
Events
  1. Premiere Screenings
    More details
    Mon, Aug 24, 2026 6:00 PM
    Atlas9 1100 N 98th St, Kansas City, KS 66111
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  2. Awards Ceremony
    Mon, Aug 24, 2026 8:15 PM
    Atlas9 1100 N 98th St, Kansas City, KS 66111
Teams

250 Pictures

Blue Dragonflies in Attack Formation

KC Misfits

The Griffons

The Magnificent Hats Society

thematic melismatic

Tiny Explosions

Unmedicated Pictures

Unwarranted Wilhelm

Wood Smell

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