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48 Hour Film Project - Edinburgh
Louise E Knowles
City Producer
Sam Goldblatt
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 BLOCK414! Their film ‘’Throwing Stones’’ will go on to represent Edinburgh against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2027!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - Edinburgh 2026
- 48 Hour Film Project - Edinburgh 2025
- 48 Hour Film Project - Edinburgh 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Edinburgh 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Edinburgh 2022
- 48 Hour Film Project - Edinburgh 2021
- 48 Hour Film Project - Edinburgh 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - Edinburgh 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Edinburgh 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - Edinburgh 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - Edinburgh 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Edinburgh 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - Edinburgh 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - Edinburgh 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Edinburgh 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - Edinburgh 2010
- 48 Hour Film Project - Edinburgh 2009
- 48 Hour Film Project - Edinburgh 2008
Character
Philip or Philipa Veneruso - Happiness Expert
Philip or Philipa Veneruso - Happiness Expert
Line
“Hi, what's your name?” OR “Hi, what is your name?”
“Hi, what's your name?” OR “Hi, what is your name?”
Prop
a Waffle
a Waffle
1st Place: Best Film of 2026
Throwing Stones
by BLOCK414
2nd Place: Best Film of 2026
The Other Loo
by A Big Face Goes Bleh
3rd Place: Best Film of 2026
The Last Waffle
by Binc
Audience Favorite Group A:
Smelly Socks Crime Stinks
by CheesECake
Audience Favorite Group B:
Forgive Me Father
by Bubble Tub
Audience Favorite Group C:
Folded
by Take Two... And A Laugh
Audience Favorite Group D:
Black Dog
by The invalids
Audience Favorite Group D:
Smack The UniPony
by Spill The Beans
Audience Favorite Group E:
The Other Loo
by A Big Face Goes Bleh
Audience Favorite Group F:
Dinner
by Covalent Productions
All Awards
Best Film
- Winner: Throwing Stones by BLOCK414
- The Other Loo by A Big Face Goes Bleh
- The Last Waffle by Binc
- Black Dog by The invalids
Best Writing
- Winner: The Other Loo by A Big Face Goes Bleh
- The Last Waffle by Binc
- Forgive Me Father by Bubble Tub
- Throwing Stones by BLOCK414
- Black Dog by The invalids
Best Editing
- Winner: Cleaning Agents by Screaming Unicorn
- Tickled Pink by Film Films, a subsidiary of Production Productions
- The Last Waffle by Binc
- It’s Not the End of the World by Alpaca Pictures
- Are you happy yet? by Cider Cinema Club
Best Animation
- Winner: The Other Loo by A Big Face Goes Bleh
Best Directing
- Winner: Throwing Stones by BLOCK414 (James Gilhooly)
- The Other Loo by A Big Face Goes Bleh
- The Last Waffle by Binc
- A Recipe for Happiness by Broken Light Productions
- Forgive Me Father by Bubble Tub
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Throwing Stones by BLOCK414
- Free From Sadness by Field Symbol Productions
- King of the Beach by Nice Things
- Unravelling by Strange Goose Productions
- The Last Waffle by Binc
- Nutmeg by Hepflicks
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Cleaning Agents by Screaming Unicorn
- Tickled Pink by Film Films, a subsidiary of Production Productions
- King of the Beach by Nice Things
- Unravelling by Strange Goose Productions
- Would You Rather by What a Story, Mark
- It’s Not the End of the World by Alpaca Pictures
- Throwing Stones by BLOCK414
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: Throwing Stones by BLOCK414
- Winner: Are you happy yet? by Cider Cinema Club
- Meeting Happiness by S21 Studio
- Unravelling by Strange Goose Productions
- It’s Not the End of the World by Alpaca Pictures
- A Happy Place by Jaggy Bunnet Productions
Best Song
- Winner: Forgive Me Father by Bubble Tub
- King of the Beach by Nice Things
- It’s Not the End of the World by Alpaca Pictures
- No Carbs by ECho Chamber
Best Actor
- Winner: Dinner by Covalent Productions (Rory Moore)
- Winner: Black Dog by The invalids (Robert Crawford)
- Forgive Me Father by Bubble Tub (Kristian Lustre)
- 'Til Death Do Us Part by A Weegie Their Own (Jordan Robertson)
- No Carbs by ECho Chamber (Zack McGlynn)
- The Waffle Therapy by Holyrood Pictures (Sam McMeikan)
Best Actress
- Winner: Throwing Stones by BLOCK414 (Natasha Reid)
- King of the Beach by Nice Things (Caroline Mathison)
- Part Of The Job by Urgent Notice Productions (Lois Kynoch)
- Unravelling by Strange Goose Productions (Dominique Mabille)
- 'Til Death Do Us Part by A Weegie Their Own (Annie Greenock)
- Nutmeg by Hepflicks (Megan Lovat)
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: The Last Waffle by Binc
- Unravelling by Strange Goose Productions
- It’s Not the End of the World by Alpaca Pictures
- Nutmeg by Hepflicks
Best Choreography
- Winner: The Inner'view by The Cinemassers
- Smack The UniPony by Spill The Beans
- Forgive Me Father by Bubble Tub
Best Production Design
- Winner: Throwing Stones by BLOCK414
- King of the Beach by Nice Things
- Unravelling by Strange Goose Productions
- Critical by Weekday Films
- It’s Not the End of the World by Alpaca Pictures
- A Happiness Machine by The Dentist
- A Happy Place by Jaggy Bunnet Productions
Best Make Up
- Winner: A Happy Place by Jaggy Bunnet Productions
- Critical by Weekday Films
- The Last Waffle by Binc
- Roll Initiative by Big Jaw Gettys
- Dante's Internal by ACTUAL FACTUAL MISERABLES
Best Poster
- Winner: Hikuiumi by Tonnin Seteli
- Against the Grain by Lynch Lovers
- Unravelling by Strange Goose Productions
- "Ashley" From the Casebook of Charlie Dixon by Ruff, Ruff Dog Productions
- The Spider by The Cameo Crew
- Critical by Weekday Films
- CRUMBS by Triple G Production
- The Confession and Sins of Sister Mary Crystal by The 48 Faithful Crew
- WAFFLIN by Gone Fishin'
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Black Dog by The invalids
- King of the Beach by Nice Things
- The Last Waffle by Binc
- Smack The UniPony by Spill The Beans
- A Recipe for Happiness by Broken Light Productions
- The Great Depression by Yard Sale Productions
- Ricky's Heart of Gold by Neurovision
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: The Last Waffle by Binc
- The Expert by Random Place Productions
- Back To The Heart by Spirit Box Productions
- A Recipe for Happiness by Broken Light Productions
- Ricky's Heart of Gold by Neurovision
- No Carbs by ECho Chamber
Best Use of Line
- Winner: The Inner'view by The Cinemassers
- The Spider by The Cameo Crew
- Back To The Heart by Spirit Box Productions
- Delayed Departures by Flat Nine Productions
- Under the Roof by Arcadia
- The Waffle Therapy by Holyrood Pictures
Best Use of Location
- Winner: Throwing Stones by BLOCK414
- King of the Beach by Nice Things
- Unravelling by Strange Goose Productions
- It’s Not the End of the World by Alpaca Pictures
- Great Granny Frateli by Full of Scorpions
- A Happy Place by Jaggy Bunnet Productions
Best Use of Genre
- Winner: King of the Beach by Nice Things
- Winner: Unravelling by Strange Goose Productions
- Winner: Nutmeg by Hepflicks
- Winner: Snakes And Ladders by Astro
- Zealous by Dreich Films
- Last Christmas? by Clydebuilt Films
- Premium Features by ScotNess
- "Ashley" From the Casebook of Charlie Dixon by Ruff, Ruff Dog Productions
- It’s Not the End of the World by Alpaca Pictures
- A Recipe for Happiness by Broken Light Productions
- Dinner by Covalent Productions
- Forgive Me Father by Bubble Tub
- No Carbs by ECho Chamber
Best Visual Effects
- Winner: Roll Initiative by Big Jaw Gettys
- Tickled Pink by Film Films, a subsidiary of Production Productions
- The Last Waffle by Binc
- Dinner by Covalent Productions
BEST MUSICAL
- Winner: Last Christmas? by Clydebuilt Films
Best Credits
- Winner: The Last Waffle by Binc
Best Lighting
- Winner: Throwing Stones by BLOCK414
- Unravelling by Strange Goose Productions
- "Ashley" From the Casebook of Charlie Dixon by Ruff, Ruff Dog Productions
- The Last Waffle by Binc
- It’s Not the End of the World by Alpaca Pictures
- Cleaning Agents by Screaming Unicorn
Best Fight Choreography
- Winner: Tickled Pink by Film Films, a subsidiary of Production Productions
- The Last Waffle by Binc
- Roll Initiative by Big Jaw Gettys
Best Costumes
- Winner: Throwing Stones by BLOCK414
- Unravelling by Strange Goose Productions
- Critical by Weekday Films
- It’s Not the End of the World by Alpaca Pictures
- Roll Initiative by Big Jaw Gettys
- How to Make a Rom Com in 48hrs by m o s s
- A Happy Place by Jaggy Bunnet Productions
- Dante's Internal by ACTUAL FACTUAL MISERABLES
Paw D'Or
- Winner: Black Dog by The invalids (Finn the Dog)
- The Last Waffle by Binc (Dog)
Never Say Die Award
- Winner: Gravity Barriers by Bold Brave fearless Productions
- Zealous by Dreich Films
- Ricky's Heart of Gold by Neurovision
- Eating Our Way to Blindopia by Visually Impaired Creators Scotland
- Yibee: You Imagine Being Everyone Else by Dead ted puppets
A Weegie Their Own
'Til Death Do Us Part
ACTUAL FACTUAL MISERABLES
Dante's Internal
CheesECake
Smelly Socks Crime Stinks
ECho Chamber
No Carbs
Field Symbol Productions
Free From Sadness
Hey Thanks
Benched
Holyrood Pictures
The Waffle Therapy
Ludiosis Films
m o s s
How to Make a Rom Com in 48hrs
Nice Things
King of the Beach
Random Place Productions
The Expert
S21 Studio
Meeting Happiness
What a Story, Mark
Would You Rather
Wired Right Productions
The Spiritual Apprentice
Binc
The Last Waffle
BLOCK414
Throwing Stones
Broken Light Productions
A Recipe for Happiness
Bubble Tub
Forgive Me Father
Cider Cinema Club
Are you happy yet?
Cooking or Cooked
Human Resources
Gone Fishin'
WAFFLIN
Infernal
Ruff, Ruff Dog Productions
"Ashley" From the Casebook of Charlie Dixon
ScotNess
Premium Features
Screaming Unicorn
Cleaning Agents
Strath TV
Glitter
Urgent Notice Productions
Part Of The Job
Zephyr Productions
repeat
BBQ MARs
At All Cost
Clydebuilt Films
Last Christmas?
Full of Scorpions
Great Granny Frateli
GIRLHORSE productions
WAFFLE HOUSE 20XX
Lynch Lovers
Against the Grain
Neurovision
Ricky's Heart of Gold
Redanvilfilms
Smiles Ahead
Spirit Box Productions
Back To The Heart
Strange Goose Productions
Unravelling
Take Two... And A Laugh
Folded
The 48 Faithful Crew
The Confession and Sins of Sister Mary Crystal
The Cinemassers
The Inner'view
Weekday Films
Critical
Bold Brave fearless Productions
Gravity Barriers
Dead ted puppets
Yibee: You Imagine Being Everyone Else
Dreich Films
Zealous
HALF-LIFE FILM PRODUCTIONS
It's The Little Things
Nelms' Angles
It'll Pass
Sleeping Rough Productions
Battered
Spill The Beans
Smack The UniPony
The Cowboy Builders
Literal Litterbugs
The invalids
Black Dog
Visually Impaired Creators Scotland
Eating Our Way to Blindopia
A Big Face Goes Bleh
The Other Loo
Alpaca Pictures
It’s Not the End of the World
Astro
Snakes And Ladders
B-Roll Films
Mislead
Big Jaw Gettys
Roll Initiative
Flat Nine Productions
Delayed Departures
SHOT TO GO
Draw, Jenny
The Cameo Crew
The Spider
The Dentist
A Happiness Machine
The Magnificent 17 2 - Electric Boogaloo
The Sound Of Music
Tonnin Seteli
Hikuiumi
Triple G Production
CRUMBS
Yard Sale Productions
The Great Depression
714
Get Back
Arcadia
Under the Roof
At The Edge Films
Twin Games
Auras
Blind Circus
Still Passing
Covalent Productions
Dinner
Edinburgh KinoCollab
Dead Line
Film Films, a subsidiary of Production Productions
Tickled Pink
Hepflicks
Nutmeg
Jaggy Bunnet Productions
A Happy Place
Olympus Mons
Cursed
Snowball In Hell
A Clean Score
TORA productions
Seperation
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