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48 Hour Film Horror Project - Pittsburgh
PJ Gaynard
City Producer
Samantha Swope
Assistant City Producer
Annonce des vainqueurs!
After much deliberation, our distinguished panel of judges has selected this year's winning horror films. Congratulations to all of the filmmakers and teams who participated. We are proud to announce our winners.
The Best Horror Film of 2026 goes to Cup-A-Dreams! Their film ‘’Genesis’’ will go on to represent Pittsburgh against all the other city genre winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2027!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Pittsburgh 2027
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2027
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Pittsburgh 2026
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2026
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Pittsburgh 2025
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2025
- 48 Hour Film Double Retro Horror Project - Pittsburgh 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project Horror/Sci-Fi - Pittsburgh 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2023
- 48 Hour Film Science Fiction Horror Project - Pittsburgh 2022
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2022
- 48 Hour Film Science Fiction Horror Project - Pittsburgh 2021
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2021
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2020
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2018
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Pittsburgh 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2017
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Pittsburgh 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2016
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Pittsburgh 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2015
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Pittsburgh 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2013
- 48 Hour Film Music Video Project - Pittsburgh 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2010
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2009
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2008
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2007
Character
Cameron Sharpe - Antique Dealier
Cameron Sharpe - Antique Dealier
Line
“Take a deep breath.”
“Take a deep breath.”
Prop
a Salt Shaker
a Salt Shaker
KILLER INFO: You can see every award winner and prize linked here!
Our judges were internationally best selling author Zoje Stage, The Barn 1-3's director Justin M. Seaman, actor, director, fight coordinator, professor Randy Kovitz, and Horror Realm's Rich Dalzotto! Filmmakers Aleen Isley and Mark Cantu (along with the popular vote) judged our poster and trailer contest. Craft Service superstar Lela Checco judged our best craft service award!
Next spring we'll be doing the 48 AGAIN! Look here for all the DEETS!
1st Place: Best Film of 2026
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Genesis
by Cup-A-Dreams
2nd Place: Best Film of 2026
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Hair
by Conrad Studios
3rd Place: Best Film of 2026
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My Pact With the Wish Wench
by Lincoln Park Performing Arts School
Audience Favorite Group A:
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The Big One
by Rock Hard For Trivia
Audience Favorite Group B:
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Still Life
by Good One Media
Audience Favorite Group C:
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THE INTERNED
by 4th River Films
Audience Favorite Group D:
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Curse Breakerz
by Pushing Up Pansies
Audience Favorite Group E:
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To A Flame
by 32 Hot Dogs
All Awards
Best Film
- Winner: Genesis by Cup-A-Dreams
- Hair by Conrad Studios
- My Pact With the Wish Wench by Lincoln Park Performing Arts School
- Hell Bound by wetbrain
- Meet Me At The Wishbone Tree by Jackalope Studios
- NO MOM by Locust Street
Best Writing
- Winner: My Pact With the Wish Wench by Lincoln Park Performing Arts School (Zara Ortiz, Ivy Smith, and Ren Regan Struble)
- The Hall by Filmmaker's Finest (Jarrod Joos)
- Hell Bound by wetbrain (Dave Edmunds and Chase Wickerham)
- Meet Me At The Wishbone Tree by Jackalope Studios (Abby Strittmatter, Ethan Buzard, Carter Kuntz and Harrison Miller)
- Genesis by Cup-A-Dreams (Joanna Lowe, Jacob Hecht, Lauren Judson and Austin Gunniers)
Best Editing
- Winner: Genesis by Cup-A-Dreams (Austin Gunniers and Thomas Pontillo)
- Hell Bound by wetbrain (Jon Wamsley)
- Meet Me At The Wishbone Tree by Jackalope Studios (Vera Tarris)
- NO MOM by Locust Street (John Guinane and SMEE)
- Hair by Conrad Studios (Conrad Faraj)
Best Directing
- Winner: Hair by Conrad Studios (Conrad Faraj)
- The Hall by Filmmaker's Finest (Roget Mitchell and Jarrod Joos)
- Hell Bound by wetbrain (Chase Wickerham)
- Requiem for a Stream by Dog Water (Michael Harney III )
- The Black Chord by Dancing Pixel (Donny Thomas)
- Genesis by Cup-A-Dreams (Jacob Hecht)
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Hair by Conrad Studios (Conrad Faraj)
- Meet Me At The Wishbone Tree by Jackalope Studios (Miles Majercsik)
- NO MOM by Locust Street (SMEE)
- The Verge by La Roche Redhawks (Atai Aituvarov)
- Genesis by Cup-A-Dreams (Austin Gunniers)
- Honorable Mention: Mimi by Elm Street Picture House (John Getty)
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Genesis by Cup-A-Dreams (Alexandra Jade)
- Meet Me At The Wishbone Tree by Jackalope Studios (Abby Strittmatter)
- Hair by Conrad Studios (Conrad Faraj)
- Seasoned Salesman by West Virginia University Film Club (Ben Golden)
Best Performance
- Winner: My Pact With the Wish Wench by Lincoln Park Performing Arts School (Natasha Smith)
- Hair by Conrad Studios (Katarena Burke)
- Squeal by Mannequin Arm (Noah Stanley)
- Genesis by Cup-A-Dreams (Joanna Lowe)
- Honorable Mention: Requiem for a Stream by Dog Water (Isaiah Chandler)
Best Song
- Winner: The Black Chord by Dancing Pixel (Eric DiFiore for “The Black Chord”)
- Johnny Creeper by Family Matters (Jesse Thompson and Nate King for "Burlap Bag")
- The Oddity by Essence LLC (Dan Styslinger for “The Undead Shuffle ft. Crameron Sharpe” )
- The Senior Oaks Facility Incident by Beginnings (Noah Brown for “Forever and Always”)
- Spore Dash by Super 2 Productions (Bombchele & The Bangs! for “Take A Deep Breath”)
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: Genesis by Cup-A-Dreams (Daniel Schrauder, Andrew Perfetti, Jay Chapman, Joanna Lowe, and Sunrose Rousnee)
- The Hall by Filmmaker's Finest (Jarrod Joos, Finn Wilmes, Tony Bazemore, Brad Lapaglia, Erik Thompson and Christina Canevari)
- The Senior Oaks Facility Incident by Beginnings (John Iwanonkiw, Ed Denelsbeck, Julia Silverman, Brian Stowell, Brian Kadecik, Norm Wash, Will Reno, Jess Reno, Kathy Ciesielski, and Marcello Bertucci )
- THE INTERNED by 4th River Films (Aero Rae, Curtis Caldwell, James Michael Shoberg, Scott Henderson, Cameron Lawrence, Sam Bretz, Kendall Mason, and Sarah JK Shoemaker)
- The Black Chord by Dancing Pixel (Jake Posega, Eric DiFiore, Sal Leto, Donny Thomas, and Josh Gigliotti )
Best Production Design
- Winner: Hell Bound by wetbrain (Dave Edmunds)
- Johnny Creeper by Family Matters (Jesse Thompson)
- Meet Me At The Wishbone Tree by Jackalope Studios (Bryar Bieda)
- Hair by Conrad Studios (Conrad Faraj)
- Genesis by Cup-A-Dreams (Austin Gunniers, Joanna Lowe, Lacy Brooks, and Haven Sams)
Best Make Up And Hair
- Winner: The First Day by Firebird Films (Max Jenkins, Conner Wood, and Nathaniel Ranalli)
- Spore Dash by Super 2 Productions (Toby Butler)
- The Harvest by Cipher Eye Media (Ray Bonnet)
- Squeal by Mannequin Arm (Noah Stanley and Shaun Hallahan)
- Genesis by Cup-A-Dreams (Lacy Brooks)
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Locked in a Basement with Haunted TV (It Talked to Me!) by Cinemaphonic Synergy
- The Hall by Filmmaker's Finest
- The Senior Oaks Facility Incident by Beginnings
- THE INTERNED by 4th River Films
- Squeal by Mannequin Arm
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: Seasoned Salesman by West Virginia University Film Club
- The Harvest by Cipher Eye Media
- Gastropoda by Blind Tiger Films
- Hair by Conrad Studios
- Squeal by Mannequin Arm
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Spore Dash by Super 2 Productions
- Take a Deep Breath by MEGnificent
- The Black Chord by Dancing Pixel
Best Use of Genre
- Winner: The Hall by Filmmaker's Finest (Liminal Horror)
- Winner: Noctis Eternal by The Plant Barcode Syndicate (Dream / Nightmare Horror)
- Spore Dash by Super 2 Productions (Eco Horror & Wrong Place Wrong Time)
- Itching to Sell by T40 Films (Insect / Parasite Horror)
- Seasoned Salesman by West Virginia University Film Club (Voodoo / Witchcraft)
Best Visual Effects
- Winner: Mimi by Elm Street Picture House (John Getty)
- The Senior Oaks Facility Incident by Beginnings (Matthew Diulus)
- Hell Bound by wetbrain (Jon Wamsley)
- Spore Dash by Super 2 Productions (Mathew Kostewicz, David Spencer, and Salvatore Jakobs)
- Monster Check by Human Fly Studios (Mitchell Sellars )
- Gastropoda by Blind Tiger Films (Matt Kroh)
Best Scream
- Winner: Naktis by FlickerOut Films (Mike Psenick)
- Honk, Honk! You're Dead by Steampipe Studios (Queen Lorelei Myers)
- Gastropoda by Blind Tiger Films (Christof Schoenborn)
- Seminate by Peaking Duck Films (Megan Greenfield)
Best Original Music
- Winner: Genesis by Cup-A-Dreams (Lucas Sherman)
- Meet Me At The Wishbone Tree by Jackalope Studios (JD and Jude Sacharok known as Little Sugar)
- Born to Feed by EXPERIMENTAL Productions (Luv Sharma)
- The Black Chord by Dancing Pixel (Eric DiFiore)
Best Lighting
- Winner: Genesis by Cup-A-Dreams (Austin Gunniers and Jacob Hecht)
- Johnny Creeper by Family Matters (Brandan Cantley and Nathan King)
- Hell Bound by wetbrain (Jon Wamsley and Dave Edmunds)
- Hair by Conrad Studios (Steve Olander)
- Seasoned Salesman by West Virginia University Film Club (Ada Chen, Easton Dillon, and Ryn Bohn)
Best Costumes
- Winner: THE INTERNED by 4th River Films (Isaiah Phillips)
- Antique Moon by Oracle Reel Films (Ava Parker, Leo Carswell and Sadie Krull )
- My Pact With the Wish Wench by Lincoln Park Performing Arts School (Eleanor Lasher)
- Gastropoda by Blind Tiger Films (Kayla B Wacaster)
- Genesis by Cup-A-Dreams (Haven Sams, Joanna Lowe, and Lacy Brooks)
Best kill
- Winner: Gastropoda by Blind Tiger Films (END KILL)
- Winner: The Black Chord by Dancing Pixel (SALT KILL INTO SMOKE)
- Antique Moon by Oracle Reel Films (MOHO Werewolf DOUBLE KILL)
- Hair by Conrad Studios (Baseball Bat kill)
- Squeal by Mannequin Arm (Basement Kill)
Best Student Film
- Winner: My Pact With the Wish Wench by Lincoln Park Performing Arts School
- Still Life by Good One Media
- Noctis Eternal by The Plant Barcode Syndicate
- The Verge by La Roche Redhawks
- Seasoned Salesman by West Virginia University Film Club
Best villain
- Winner: The Senior Oaks Facility Incident by Beginnings (Julia Silverman)
- Winner: Gastropoda by Blind Tiger Films (Kelsey Keller)
- NO MOM by Locust Street (Kaitlin Cliber)
- The Black Chord by Dancing Pixel (Eric Difiore)
- Seasoned Salesman by West Virginia University Film Club (Matty Wennerstrom)
- Table for Two by Ghost Light Productions (Becca Radeshak)
Aaron Martin Productions
Mystery Box
Blind Tiger Films
Gastropoda
Conrad Studios
Hair
Family Matters
Johnny Creeper
Figures in the background
Signal Intrusion
Filmmaker's Finest
The Hall
He. He. Heathens
The Rule
La Roche Redhawks
The Verge
Pullie Productions
Don't Let Her In
Rock Hard For Trivia
The Big One
Steampipe Studios
Honk, Honk! You're Dead
The Plant Barcode Syndicate
Noctis Eternal
wetbrain
Hell Bound
Cup-A-Dreams
Genesis
Dancing Pixel
The Black Chord
Dark Bloom
By Blood
Dog Water
Requiem for a Stream
Elite 8 Productions
Deadly Reflection
EXPERIMENTAL Productions
Born to Feed
FlickerOut Films
Naktis
Good One Media
Still Life
Locust Street
NO MOM
Motion Titan Studios
An Abduction with a Little Bit of Salt
PigFat
Pink Piggy Curse
Rijid Productions
Outsourced
Upside Down Script
Rh Null
VIXII cinema
Catchy-Catchy
4th River Films
THE INTERNED
Agralo Studios
4 Blood
Argonaut_14
Creepy Doll
Beginnings
The Senior Oaks Facility Incident
BoxCrush
For the Great Power Film Competition!
Cipher Eye Media
The Harvest
Four Seasons Productions
The Space Between
Human Fly Studios
Monster Check
LoFi-NoFi Films
Item #408
Mannequin Arm
Squeal
MEGnificent
Take a Deep Breath
Peaking Duck Films
Seminate
T40 Films
Itching to Sell
B-Theory Productions
Chazmanian Devil
Ba Productions
Buyer's Remorse
Cinemaphonic Synergy
Locked in a Basement with Haunted TV (It Talked to Me!)
Elm Street Picture House
Mimi
Essence LLC
The Oddity
Firebird Films
The First Day
In Res Media
Doommates
Jackalope Studios
Meet Me At The Wishbone Tree
Oracle Reel Films
Antique Moon
Pushing Up Pansies
Curse Breakerz
Studio -of- Screams
Make Believe
Suspek Productions
Bloodline
Violet Productions
Eyes Behind the Mask
West Virginia University Film Club
Seasoned Salesman
32 Hot Dogs
To A Flame
Berlin Based
The Monsters I've Made
CCAC Drama Club
Bloody Birthday
Despicable MinYinz
dam ghoud
Ghost Light Productions
Table for Two
Lincoln Park Performing Arts School
My Pact With the Wish Wench
Prism Productions
Outside Influences
requiem forty-eight
Hunt for the Vampiress
STEEL HORSE FILMS
Clone Drones
Super 2 Productions
Spore Dash
Twins of Destruction
A Rotting World
Uncrusta-Bois
exit plan
Worlds Collide Productions
The Kid's Clown
Yellow Bridge Productions
Antiquity
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