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 bywand for winning Best Film of 2019. Their film Family not friends will go on to represent Missoula against all the other city winners around the world at Filmapalooza 2020.
1st Place: Best Film of 2019
Family not friends by bywand
2nd Place: Best Film of 2019
Forever Home by Hamilton the town
Required Elements
- Character: Todd or Tara Kavendish, Real Estate Agent
- Prop: a bag
- Line: ""I've never been here before." OR "I have never been here before.""
Audience Favorite
Family not friends by bywand
Best Editing
The Silent Connection by Pressure Plate
Best Directing
Family not friends by bywand
Best Cinematography
Family not friends by bywand
Best Music
STARS IGNITE by Tribe Ignite
Best Acting
Dave Flores Family not friends by bywand
Honorable Mention
Cheyenne Adamson The Silent Connection by Pressure Plate
Best Ensemble Acting
Forever Home by Hamilton the town
Best Use of Character
Business As Usual by Camera Bandits
Best Use of Prop
Home by Brohirrim
Best Use of Line
10-999 by Bozeman
The Silent Connection by Pressure Plate
Best Use of Genre
Forever Home by Hamilton the town
Best Hand Drawn Poster
STARS IGNITE by Tribe Ignite
Best Poster
Forever Home by Hamilton the town
BEST TRAILER
Home by Brohirrim
2019 Film List
10-999 by Bozeman
When small-town law enforcement responds to an urgent call it turns out the threat is closer than expected.
Bearcat by Always Be Creative
A lovable goofball supports his go-getter wife on one of the most important nights of her life.
Business As Usual by Camera Bandits
A real estate agent and a car salesman are kidnapped and driven into the wilderness but don't seem concerned about their dire situation.
Family not friends by bywand
When an estranged son comes to visit his father he brings with him the most unexpected gift.
Forever Home by Hamilton the town
A persuasive real estate agent helps young couples find their dream home even when the home owners aren’t selling.
Home by Brohirrim
A brother and sister must fight for their family home as a dastardly oil tycoon attempts a vile scheme to take it from them.
STARS IGNITE by Tribe Ignite
Two struggling guitarists gain fame and fortune after being whipped into shape by veteran musicians.
The Beast by Name pending films
Ronin the hunter searches for the mysterious Beast with the help of his apprentice Hank
The Silent Connection by Pressure Plate
A strong women holds her family together, as her father, a silent film buff enters his last days.
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