48 Hour Film Project - Manchester

Nicholas Barnard
Nicholas Barnard
City Producer
Danielle Bennett
Danielle Bennett
City Producer
Michael Bennett
Michael Bennett
Assistant 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 The Red Dragons! Their film ‘’The Magical Mystical But Never Mundane’’ will go on to represent Manchester against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2027!

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Donovan or Donna Macintosh - Architect
Line
“When in doubt, trust your gut”
Prop
Shoe Lace
1st Place: Best Film of 2026
Filmposter for The Magical Mystical But Never Mundane
The Magical Mystical But Never Mundane by The Red Dragons
2nd Place: Best Film of 2026
Filmposter for Her Move
Her Move by Rain Check Pictures
3rd Place: Best Film of 2026
Filmposter for A Lobster Tale
A Lobster Tale by AA Films
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Filmposter for The Magical Mystical But Never Mundane
The Magical Mystical But Never Mundane by The Red Dragons
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A Lobster Tale
Chicken Noodle Soup
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The Mechanics of Love
Happy Wednesday
Catfish
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Keep It In The Family
Olympus Mons
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Borrowed Tomorrow
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Her Move
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Snap Shot
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The Magical Mystical But Never Mundane
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The Architect
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