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 2024 goes to Yardang Film Group! Their film ‘’Go for The Head’’ will go on to represent Johannesburg against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2025!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - Johannesburg 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Johannesburg 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Johannesburg 2021
- 48 Hour Film Project - Johannesburg 2020
- 48 Hour Film Project - Johannesburg 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - Johannesburg 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Johannesburg 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - Johannesburg 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - Johannesburg 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Johannesburg 2014
- 48 Hour Film Music Video Project - Johannesburg 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - Johannesburg 2013
- 48 Hour Film Music Video Project - Johannesburg 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Johannesburg 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Johannesburg 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - Johannesburg 2010
Character
Jamie or James Porter - Writer
Jamie or James Porter - Writer
Line
“A picture can capture a thousand words, but it can't explain everything.” OR “A picture can capture a thousand words, but it cannot explain everything.”
“A picture can capture a thousand words, but it can't explain everything.” OR “A picture can capture a thousand words, but it cannot explain everything.”
Prop
a Trophy
a Trophy
1st Place: Best Film of 2024
Go for The Head
by Yardang Film Group
2nd Place: Best Film of 2024

Catrica
by Milton Media
3rd Place: Best Film of 2024

Last Rights
by ATM
Audience Favorite Group A:

Did We Do It?
by Bostonites
Audience Favorite Group B:

Blank Pages
by Sauce on the Wall
Audience Favorite Group C:

The Lost Chapter
by Creative Mavericks
All Awards
Best Film
- Winner: Go for The Head by Yardang Film Group
- Catrica by Milton Media
- Last Rights by ATM
- Epilogue by Jemini
- WRITER'S BLOCK. by HD Creative Network
Best Writing
- Winner: Go for The Head by Yardang Film Group
- Catrica by Milton Media
- Blank Pages by Sauce on the Wall
- Last Rights by ATM
- WRITER'S BLOCK. by HD Creative Network
Best Editing
- Winner: Epilogue by Jemini
- The Lost Chapter by Creative Mavericks
- James by Chicken Noodle Soup
- Protocol by Vaal Mutants
- WRITER'S BLOCK. by HD Creative Network
Best Directing
- Winner: Go for The Head by Yardang Film Group
- Catrica by Milton Media
- James by Chicken Noodle Soup
- Hitting Home by Wallflower Productions
- WRITER'S BLOCK. by HD Creative Network
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Steve Niemand: The Multi-Athlete by bloqheadz
- Catrica by Milton Media
- Epilogue by Jemini
- Last Rights by ATM
- WRITER'S BLOCK. by HD Creative Network
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Catrica by Milton Media
- Epilogue by Jemini
- Inside by Unpuzzled
- Hitting Home by Wallflower Productions
- Go for The Head by Yardang Film Group
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: Just Deserts by Team 217
- Steve Niemand: The Multi-Athlete by bloqheadz
- Blank Pages by Sauce on the Wall
- Epilogue by Jemini
- Behind The Story by MediaHouse Mavericks
Best Acting in a leading role
- Winner: In Her Shadow by Mkhuma Collective (Phamphama Nqabeni)
- Steve Niemand: The Multi-Athlete by bloqheadz (Keagan Griffiths)
- A Picture of the Porters by Monster Rats (Jeanine Janse van Vuuren)
- MOST WANTED by Black Mode Production (Ntokozo Mabongo)
- WRITER'S BLOCK. by HD Creative Network (Khanyisile Yende)
Best Acting in a supporting role
- Winner: Catrica by Milton Media (Connor Meas)
- Blank Pages by Sauce on the Wall (Mihlali Adams)
- In Her Shadow by Mkhuma Collective (Lulama Nyembezi)
- In Her Shadow by Mkhuma Collective (Kamogelo Molatlhoe)
- Protocol by Vaal Mutants (Hlumie Moloi)
Best Costume Design
- Winner: Protocol by Vaal Mutants
- Catrica by Milton Media
- Just Deserts by Team 217
- A Picture of the Porters by Monster Rats
- The ring collector by Ringa Films
Best Make Up
- Winner: Go for The Head by Yardang Film Group
- Catrica by Milton Media
- Blank Pages by Sauce on the Wall
- In Her Shadow by Mkhuma Collective
- Square by Belong Media Productions
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Steve Niemand: The Multi-Athlete by bloqheadz
- Catrica by Milton Media
- Epilogue by Jemini
- Protocol by Vaal Mutants
- WRITER'S BLOCK. by HD Creative Network
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: A Picture of the Porters by Monster Rats
- Blank Pages by Sauce on the Wall
- James by Chicken Noodle Soup
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Inside by Unpuzzled
- Steve Niemand: The Multi-Athlete by bloqheadz
- The Lost Chapter by Creative Mavericks
- James by Chicken Noodle Soup
- WRITER'S BLOCK. by HD Creative Network
Best Social Media Campaign
- Winner: It's Just Write by Smooff
- Steve Niemand: The Multi-Athlete by bloqheadz
- Epilogue by Jemini
- Inside by Unpuzzled
Best Acting
- Winner: In Her Shadow by Mkhuma Collective
- Just Deserts by Team 217
- A Picture of the Porters by Monster Rats
- Go for The Head by Yardang Film Group
- WRITER'S BLOCK. by HD Creative Network
Best Student Film
- Winner: James by Chicken Noodle Soup
- Steve Niemand: The Multi-Athlete by bloqheadz
- The ring collector by Ringa Films
- Success of an Author by Nelo Films
- MOST WANTED by Black Mode Production
Belong Media Productions
Square
Black Mode Production
MOST WANTED
Bostonites
Did We Do It?
MediaHouse Mavericks
Behind The Story
Monster Rats
A Picture of the Porters
Ringa Films
The ring collector
Team 217
Just Deserts
Unpuzzled
Inside
Vaal Mutants
Protocol
Wallflower Productions
Hitting Home
Yardang Film Group
Go for The Head
4187
Ke Nna Mang?
B ROLL MEDIA
Pages and Pliés
Basecamp Community
THE WINNER TAKES IT
bloqheadz
Steve Niemand: The Multi-Athlete
HD Creative Network
WRITER'S BLOCK.
Jemini
Epilogue
Keamantle films
Unspoken words
Milton Media
Catrica
Sauce on the Wall
Blank Pages
Smooff
It's Just Write
Team Open Window: CTS 2 - 2023
Gummies just want to have fun
Amagubevu communications
TATA OMKHULU
Ane Sqribes
Lost In The Abyss
ATM
Last Rights
B.M.H 3 Production
PLAYER
Chicken Noodle Soup
James
Creative Mavericks
The Lost Chapter
Mkhuma Collective
In Her Shadow
Nelo Films
Success of an Author
Spitfire Juniors
Stalemate
Team Open window: CTS 1 - 2019
The Writer's Room
To Make Good Entertainment
Soek Soek Banana
Tru Productions
A Thousand Words Untold
Sponsors