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 2016 goes to Rascal Stray! Their film ‘’5150’’ will go on to represent New Haven against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2017!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - New Haven 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - New Haven 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - New Haven 2022
- 48 Hour Film Project - New Haven 2021
- 48 Hour Film Project - New Haven 2020
- 48 Hour Film Project - New Haven 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - New Haven 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - New Haven 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - New Haven 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - New Haven 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - New Haven 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - New Haven 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - New Haven 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - New Haven 2011
Character
Leon or Leona Midnight, Fortune Teller
Leon or Leona Midnight, Fortune Teller
Line
Oh, hell no.
Oh, hell no.
Prop
a lollipop
a lollipop
1st Place: Best Film of 2016
5150
by Rascal Stray
2nd Place: Best Film of 2016
Cornered
by J.Henderson Media
3rd Place: Best Film of 2016
Have a Good Day
by Wax Idiotical Films
Audience Favorite Group A:
5150
by Rascal Stray
Audience Favorite Group B:
Have a Good Day
by Wax Idiotical Films
Audience Favorite Group C:
Modern Romance
by Plan R Films
Audience Favorite Group D:
Wild Cherry
by Perfect Pitch Productions
All Awards
Best Writing
- Winner: Please Commence by Cortelyou Roadshow
Best Editing
- Winner: 5150 by Rascal Stray
Best Directing
- Winner: Cornered by J.Henderson Media
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Five of Cups by Classic Stanley
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Cornered by J.Henderson Media
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: Still Life by Dutch Elm Disease
Best Song
- Winner: Have a Good Day by Wax Idiotical Films
Best Actress
- Winner: Still Life by Dutch Elm Disease (Lorraine Cink)
Best Supporting Actor
- Winner: 5150 by Rascal Stray (Alex Kamb)
- Winner: Five of Cups by Classic Stanley (Dan Mauro)
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: Funeral for a Friend by Making Pretend
Best Special Effects
- Winner: Black Magic by everyoneleavesnewhaven
Best Costume Design
- Winner: A Fortune Teller's Fable by Dada & The Human Tripod
Best Make Up
- Winner: Calling by Just Fix it in Post
Best Use of Character
- Winner: 48 hours to Labor Day by Enormity Pictures
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: Wild Cherry by Perfect Pitch Productions
Best Use of Line
- Winner: To Divine Suckers by Mapleway
Best Use of Genre
- Winner: Still Life by Dutch Elm Disease
Best Youth Actor/Actress
- Winner: Calling by Just Fix it in Post
- Winner: Agent Edna: Bomb in the Band by Wobble of a Lamb's Tail
- Winner: What If by Clear Lens
Best Use of Less Than 48 Hours
- Winner: The Power of Beer by M2R Productions
Women in the 48
- Winner: Five of Cups by Classic Stanley