World-Wide November 12 - 15, 2021

 

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 Fallen Light Media for winning Best Film of 2021. Their film SUNKEN HOLIDAY will go on to represent World-Wide against all the other city winners around the world at Filmapalooza 2022.


1st Place: Best Film of 2021

SUNKEN HOLIDAY by Fallen Light Media

2nd Place: Best Film of 2021

The Mermaid and The Lion by maxchroma

3rd Place: Best Film of 2021

The Golden Driller by Daydream Studios

Required Elements

    These were announced via an email to the team leaders.

Best Writing

Ian Lim The Mermaid and The Lion by maxchroma

Best Editing

Bradley Haag Stalker by Nebulus Visions

Best Directing

Unseen by Hazel Mill

Best Cinematography

Ryan Kelley SUNKEN HOLIDAY by Fallen Light Media

Unseen by Hazel Mill

Best Sound Design

Rubinov by Poor Frisco

Best Musical Score

The Golden Driller by Daydream Studios

Best Actor

Chase Leoncini Devil’s Pass by Film Logic Studios

Kenneth Ng The Mermaid and The Lion by maxchroma

Best Actress

Beth Gallagher SUNKEN HOLIDAY by Fallen Light Media

Jamie Haber Stalker by Nebulus Visions

Best Supporting Actor

Bruce Holmes as Poseidon Kiss Me, Nancy by Ultimatum Pictures

Best Supporting Actress

Emma Hope Resnick I Am The Warrior by Team Two and a Half

Amber Aguero as Djinn Unseen by Hazel Mill

Best Ensemble Acting

Kiss Me, Nancy by Ultimatum Pictures

Best Special Effects

The Golden Driller by Daydream Studios

Best Costumes

A Cake for Christmas by Distant Calling Pictures

Best Use of Character

A Cake for Christmas by Distant Calling Pictures

Best Use of Prop

Mixed Signals by Buc Films

Best Use of Line

Unseen by Hazel Mill

Best Use of Genre

The Mermaid and The Lion by maxchroma

Best Original Score

Edgar 'Wonder' Hernandez Kiss Me, Nancy by Ultimatum Pictures

2021 Film List

  • A Cake for Christmas by Distant Calling Pictures
  • A Denver Faerie Tale by Ruff, Ruff Dog Productions

    Bring her back to me

  • A Tiny Tall Tale from Texas by 3 Generations

    Some Tall Tales come with cupcakes.

  • batter. by Resilience Productions

    The world isn't always black and white.

  • Bonita Boulevard by Racing Mind Productions

    Man meets Monkey in Denver

  • Devil’s Pass by Film Logic Studios

    Adventure into Devil's Pass at your own risk.

  • Fine Print: The Legend of Burgueno Bob by Chew Crew

    Not quite a man, not quite a burger...

  • Fit's Ma Phobia by Haud Ma Baws

    Satisfaction not guaranteed

  • Ghost_Hunt_32_.AVI by Schwa Productions

    Leave sleeping men lie

  • Ghosted by Snarky Films

    cookies and then crazy

  • Ghosting by Final Final Final Draft Production

    I wish I could measure love with a measuring cup.

  • Gilbert's Folly by A Tiny Ram Films

    A family's stories are what keep it together.

  • Greenspot by PST Productions

    A simple life, a simple curse

  • Hot Doodles by Helenious Megacy

    The (fictitious) tale of legendary San Diego killer, Debbie Dearhart.

  • I Am The Warrior by Team Two and a Half

    Respect the Instrument.

  • Inspekcja by Escape Crew

    I'm really not surprised.

  • Kiss Me, Nancy by Ultimatum Pictures

    Christmas in the Land of Enchantment

  • La Petite Roche by Ravenwood Productions

    Do you believe in reincarnation?

  • Last Ride by Beau Departe

    Tanner Loss never heard of the story of a wondering girl, until his.... LAST RIDE

  • Legend of the Light by g4iProductions

    If you leave now, you get nothing

  • Little goof balls by Little goof balls

    If you leave now you get nothing

  • Lonely Year's Eve by SAFATA Academy SA

    New Year, new "lonely"

  • Mercy by The Baby-Boy Long-Shots

    I'm not qualified for that... I'm just a DJ

  • Mixed Signals by Buc Films
  • Motel Foster by Chef McCurdy

    Opportunity is fleeting

  • One Good Day by Cool Pulp

    Time to learn how to live again

  • P.P. Roni and the Wienerwurst Witch by The 11s Club

    If the sausage vase breaks, the wienerwurst witch awakes.

  • Poltergays by GrooveKo

    "They're queeeeeer..."

  • Rap Sensei's Champion by Fried Catfish Productions

    Sometimes being a DJ isn't enough.

  • Rubinov by Poor Frisco

    A drink you'll never forget

  • Silvis by Inglorious Productions

    Terror Lives Beneath The Leaves

  • Spirits with Spirit by Scapino Memento Mori

    Last year, they toured graveyards. Today, their final footage was found.

  • Stalker by Nebulus Visions

    Colfax Avenue is the longest commercial street in America. Tonight, it's the deadliest.

  • Stella by Meeks Studio

    if you leave now, you get nothing

  • SUNKEN HOLIDAY by Fallen Light Media

    Grace is just dying to get rid of Bobby's new gal

  • The Empty Vase by Xan Tippe Productions

    Life is about facing the pain. The price of avoidance is more pain.

  • The Golden Driller by Daydream Studios

    The story of a giant who had more than a heart of gold.

  • The Lament of Anna Balch by PDX Filmmomgers

    Don't tread on the Witch's Castle

  • The Legend of Taco Tuesday by Guerrilla Aesthete Productions

    YOU HAVE ANGERED THE GODS!

  • The Legend of the Inala Alien by Team Australia

    The Inala Alien is real

  • The Man with the Torch by Borderland Films

    Destiny awaits

  • The Mermaid and The Lion by maxchroma

    How far will you go for a stranger

  • The Round Rock by Edgen Films

    A Brave Man Reposes in Death

  • Tyla by eror

    Soundless post-apocalyptic limbo

  • Unexpected Visit by Ptolemy Films

    Things are not always what they seem

  • Unseen by Hazel Mill

    Cara spends her birthday in unexpected company.

  • Up the Ladder by Lightning Studio

    Let us share with you the story of Dan.

  • Wrong Judgement by 3L

    Looks are deceving


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