48 Hour Film Project - Los Angeles

Michael Westphal
Michael Westphal
City Producer
Leanne Westphal
Leanne Westphal
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 Center Cut Productions! Their film ‘’Before The Bell’’ will go on to represent Los Angeles against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2027!

Character
Michael or Michelle Curry - a Mediator
Line
“I’ll take it from here.” OR “I will take it from here.”
Prop
the number "25"
1st Place: Best Film of 2026
Filmposter for Before The Bell
Before The Bell by Center Cut Productions
2nd Place: Best Film of 2026
Filmposter for The Duelists of De Leon
The Duelists of De Leon by Bad and Classic Productions
3rd Place: Best Film of 2026
Filmposter for This Love Will Never End
This Love Will Never End by Stage 44
Audience Favorite Group A:
Filmposter for WITCH FUN
WITCH FUN by Wet Dog Productions
Audience Favorite Group B:
Filmposter for TTMV
TTMV by Full Price Productions
Audience Favorite Group C:
Filmposter for The Duelists of De Leon
The Duelists of De Leon by Bad and Classic Productions
Audience Favorite Group D:
Filmposter for This Love Will Never End
This Love Will Never End by Stage 44
Audience Favorite Group E:
Filmposter for Divorce Planner
Divorce Planner by Finished in 47
Audience Favorite Group F:
Filmposter for Zoomers
Zoomers by Sneaky Good Productions
Audience Favorite Group G:
Filmposter for Mise en Place
Mise en Place by Rogue Division
Audience Favorite Group H:
Filmposter for Quarter Life Crisis
Quarter Life Crisis by Cinepunk Pictures
Audience Favorite Group I:
Filmposter for Bathwater
Bathwater by Baby Bird Worldwide