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 Best Available ! Their film ‘’Blushing’’ will go on to represent New Orleans against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2024!
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RJ Ledorski - Health Inspector
RJ Ledorski - Health Inspector
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A Backpack
A Backpack
1st Place: Best Film of 2023

Blushing
by Best Available
2nd Place: Best Film of 2023

The Keeper
by Greene Bayou
3rd Place: Best Film of 2023

Unsettled
by Media Desperado
Audience Favorite Group A:

Float
by Reel House Cinema
Audience Favorite Group B:

Blushing
by Best Available
All Awards
Best Writing
- Winner: Blushing by Best Available (Hillary Wells and Brett Felty)
Best Editing
- Winner: The Keeper by Greene Bayou (Shena Mullins)
Best Directing
- Winner: Blushing by Best Available (Hillary Wells and Brett Felty)
Best Cinematography
- Winner: edin by Glas Iris (Laura Duval)
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Unsettled by Media Desperado (Tyler Hutchins)
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: Unsettled by Media Desperado (John Holley)
Best Actor
- Winner: The Keeper by Greene Bayou (Toby Nichols)
Best Actress
- Winner: The Keeper by Greene Bayou (Cindy Cancienne)
- Winner: Blushing by Best Available (Claire Frederickson)
Best Supporting Actor
- Winner: Blushing by Best Available (Glenn Robin)
Best Supporting Actress
- Winner: edin by Glas Iris (Elise Adams)
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: Unsettled by Media Desperado
Best Graphic Design
- Winner: The Martial Art of the Trade by I’m your density productions (Skyler Manley)
Best Special Effects
- Winner: Birthday Surprise by HeadHunter Productions (Bob Krieger)
Best Choreography
- Winner: The Martial Art of the Trade by I’m your density productions
Best Costume Design
- Winner: Sac à Dos by Backyard Shed Films (Hanni Gerowin)
Best Make Up
- Winner: Blushing by Best Available (Hillary-Wells DiMarco)
Best Use of Character
- Winner: By and By by Pelican Studio
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: Baggage by Buccaneer Pictures
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Unsettled by Media Desperado