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 Scene 404 Not Found! Their film ‘’Conceal’’ will go on to represent Okanagan against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2027!
Character
Valentine Vance - Locksmith
Valentine Vance - Locksmith
Line
“I'm not the one who has to explain this.” OR “I am not the one who has to explain this.”
“I'm not the one who has to explain this.” OR “I am not the one who has to explain this.”
Prop
Fly Swatter
Fly Swatter
1st Place: Best Film of 2026
Conceal
by Scene 404 Not Found
2nd Place: Best Film of 2026
Help Me
by 5X1Y FILMS
3rd Place: Best Film of 2026
Spore
by 464
Audience Favorite:
Help Me
by 5X1Y FILMS
All Awards
Best Film
- Winner: Conceal by Scene 404 Not Found
- Help Me by 5X1Y FILMS
- Spore by 464
- Locked In Love by JCG Visuals
- Disc Golf Elysium by Spiral Insanity
Best Writing
- Winner: Help Me by 5X1Y FILMS (Dan Ondang)
- Spore by 464 (Aidan Art Broderick)
- Conceal by Scene 404 Not Found (Kimberly Billinton)
Best Editing
- Winner: Conceal by Scene 404 Not Found (Jordan Wielders)
- Help Me by 5X1Y FILMS (Todd Sullivan & Christo Vutev)
- Spore by 464 (Garret Stepanow)
Best Directing
- Winner: Conceal by Scene 404 Not Found (Emily Mayzes)
- Spore by 464 (Garret Stepanow)
- Locked In Love by JCG Visuals (Jesse Colin Glendinning)
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Conceal by Scene 404 Not Found (Rachelle Hughes)
- Help Me by 5X1Y FILMS (Christo Vutev)
- Spore by 464 (Reid Lochrie)
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Conceal by Scene 404 Not Found (Nathan Peacock)
- Cut The Mike by Reel Island Collective (Mike Simon Paprocki)
- Spore by 464 (Raiden Coloma)
Best Actor
- Winner: Conceal by Scene 404 Not Found (Malusi Mabaleka)
- Help Me by 5X1Y FILMS (Ryan Weichel)
- Locked In Love by JCG Visuals (Casey Wemp, 2nd Best Actor)
- Locked In Love by JCG Visuals (Nate Sapriken)
- Disc Golf Elysium by Spiral Insanity (Kyle D Robertson, 3rd Best Actor)
Best Special Effects
- Winner: Locked In Love by JCG Visuals (Jesse Colin Glendinning)
- Help Me by 5X1Y FILMS (Christo Vutev)
- Under Lock & Key by Studio Noon-Thirty (Brad Norrish)
Best Poster
- Winner: Spore by 464 (Reid Lochrie)
- Help Me by 5X1Y FILMS (Todd Sullivan)
- Disc Golf Elysium by Spiral Insanity (Kyle Douglas Robertson)
Best Trailer
- Winner: Little Flies by Fox & Fjord
- Disc Golf Elysium by Spiral Insanity
- Conceal by Scene 404 Not Found
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Conceal by Scene 404 Not Found
- Help Me by 5X1Y FILMS
- Under Lock & Key by Studio Noon-Thirty
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: Cut The Mike by Reel Island Collective
- Help Me by 5X1Y FILMS
- Disc Golf Elysium by Spiral Insanity
Spirit Of The 48
- Winner: Small Theft Auto by Berlin Based
464
Spore
5X1Y FILMS
Help Me
Berlin Based
Small Theft Auto
Fox & Fjord
Little Flies
INERPIXEL VISUALS
The Jellyfish Backbone
JCG Visuals
Locked In Love
Reel Island Collective
Cut The Mike
Scene 404 Not Found
Conceal
Spiral Insanity
Disc Golf Elysium
Studio Noon-Thirty
Under Lock & Key
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