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 Gaff Tape and a Prayer for winning Best Film of 2022. Their film Veronica@Home will go on to represent Pittsburgh against all the other city winners around the world at Filmapalooza 2023.
1st Place: Best Film of 2022
Veronica@Home by Gaff Tape and a Prayer
2nd Place: Best Film of 2022
Dumped by Blind Tiger Films
Required Elements
- Character: Skip or Skipper Carle - Plumber
- Prop: a family ring
- Line: "I wish I still loved you like I used to."
Best Writing
Bill Lyon and Rick Bryant Veronica@Home by Gaff Tape and a Prayer
Best Editing
Bill Lyon Veronica@Home by Gaff Tape and a Prayer
Best Directing
Mike Hanley Veronica@Home by Gaff Tape and a Prayer
Best Cinematography
Josh Hausman Dumped by Blind Tiger Films
Mike Hanley Veronica@Home by Gaff Tape and a Prayer
Best Sound Design
David Adams Veronica@Home by Gaff Tape and a Prayer
Best Music
Nebula Black Eros by Io Films
Best Acting (in a supporting role)
Simon Moody Please Stay by Blank Slate Productions
Best Actor
Bill Lyon Veronica@Home by Gaff Tape and a Prayer
Best Actress
Greta Gattuso Eros by Io Films
Best Costumes
Clayton Petrella and Connor Petrella Party On by Bokeh Pictures
Best Make Up And Hair
Lacy Brooks and Abby Filtrante The Reunion by Reckless Anesiac
Best Use of Character
Dumped by Blind Tiger Films
Best Use of Prop
The Rite Reason by Filmmaker's Finest
Best Use of Line
Freak Out by EXPERIMENTAL Productions
Audience Choice Award
Dumped by Blind Tiger Films
Veronica@Home by Gaff Tape and a Prayer
The Ladies Room by Girl After Dark Films
Best Death
Astronaut Electrocution Party On by Bokeh Pictures
Best Lighting
Brian Fuller and Jordan Whiteko Twisties by Bad Dates
Best Monster
Merde The Turd Girl Dumped by Blind Tiger Films
Best Screen King or Queen
Evelyn Wawrzyniak and Cora Wawrzyniak Party On by Bokeh Pictures
Best Student 48
S.O.S. by La Roche University
Best Use of Blood or Goo
The Reunion by Reckless Anesiac
Best Use of Computer Effects
Mike Hanley Veronica@Home by Gaff Tape and a Prayer
Best villain
Jamie performed by James McDonald Party On by Bokeh Pictures
2022 Film List
A Mother's Dying Wish by Nostalgic Nightmare Productions
How far would you go to fulfill your mother's dying wish?
Aftermath by JB Films
When everything has already happened, we are just left with the....
Bozophilia by BA etc.
Sometimes you just feel like clowning around
Chosen by Filmsknot Productions
I wish I still loved you like I used to
Dumped by Blind Tiger Films
Have you every wondered what happens to the things you dump down the toilet?
Encore by Wannabe Film Students
I wish I still loved you like I used to
Eros by Io Films
The journey of emotion begins.
Freak Out by EXPERIMENTAL Productions
You're next...
Heirloom by Excelsior
Dont drink the coolaid
Hidden Behind The Veil by Panic Terror Films and DowncastSpark
A Panic Terror Films and Downcastspark Production
Love From Beyond by Camp Crestone Productions
Read the Fine Print
Mama Knows Best by Beginnings
Mama always knows best
One of Us is Lying and One of Us is Dying by 3.B.T Productions
Party On by Bokeh Pictures
Please Stay by Blank Slate Productions
Please, Stay with me.
S.O.S. by La Roche University
How far would you go to save yourself?
Sanctuary by The Westminster Gecko X-Press
Seek Sanctuary
Soon by Pull It Together Productions
I'll be back soon...
Splatter by MEGnificent Productions
Splatter
Switch by Scotty Studios
Is she really the one?
The Box by Blood Moon
Not all Trash is Treasure
The Chemistry of Love by Blackwater Films
"It is the ability to love that makes us human" - unknown
The Ladies Room by Girl After Dark Films
Smoking Kills
The Prototype by Spectacular Optical
This is the promise of RegenaChild.
The Reunion by Reckless Anesiac
A past to remember. A present to celebrate. A future of revenge.
The Ring of the Witcher by Cajun Shamrock Productions
The only good witch is a dead witch.
The Rite Reason by Filmmaker's Finest
Summon your family.
The Unlucky Winner by Vetoed Films
Twisties by Bad Dates
It’s One Hell of a High
Unrequited by Reel World Productions
One love becomes hate
Veronica@Home by Gaff Tape and a Prayer
Vilomah by Lone Wolf Productions
Flesh and Blood
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