48 Hour Film Project - Minneapolis
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 2023 goes to ZeroCool Productions! Their film ‘’Balance’’ will go on to represent Minneapolis against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2024!
Character
AJ Abernathy - President (of anything)
AJ Abernathy - President (of anything)
Line
I don’t have a clue. OR I do not have a clue.
I don’t have a clue. OR I do not have a clue.
Prop
A dish towel
A dish towel
1st Place: Best Film of 2023
Balance
by ZeroCool Productions
2nd Place: Best Film of 2023

Blue Hour
by Ektachrome Film
3rd Place: Best Film of 2023

The Following
by rosebud;!;!;!;!;! studios
Audience Favorite Group A:
Garbage Can
by Spare Change Productions
Audience Favorite Group B:

The Following
by rosebud;!;!;!;!;! studios
All Awards
Best Writing
- Winner: Blue Hour by Ektachrome Film (Chandler Worre, Elijah Blanchette, Brady J Bruce & Chris March)
Best Editing
- Winner: Balance by ZeroCool Productions (Steve Muckway)
Best Directing
- Winner: Blue Hour by Ektachrome Film (Brady J Bruce)
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Balance by ZeroCool Productions (Rico Roman)
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Blue Hour by Ektachrome Film
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: Balance by ZeroCool Productions (Eric Richardson & Isaac Sobczak)
Best Actor
- Winner: Blue Hour by Ektachrome Film (Nykos Padula)
Best Actress
- Winner: The Following by rosebud;!;!;!;!;! studios (Kelsey O'Briant)
Best Supporting Actor
- Winner: The Old Switcheroo by JLynn Productions (Ernest Howard)
Best Supporting Actress
- Winner: The Old Switcheroo by JLynn Productions (Rita Boersma)
Best Costume Design
- Winner: Balance by ZeroCool Productions (Bronson Talcott)
Best Makeup
- Winner: Balance by ZeroCool Productions (Alix Venticinque, Victoria Allen, Nakayla Tatro)
Best Ensemble Cast
- Winner: First Thing by Team Intrinsic Qualia (Jenny Tam, Joe Pham, Travis Richardson, Rohini Anderson, Steven McKillen)