48 Hour Film Project - San Diego
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 Goon Squad! Their film ‘’Shifter’’ will go on to represent San Diego against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2027!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2026
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2025
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2022
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2021
- 48 Hour Global Film Challenge - San Diego 2021
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2020
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2010
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2009
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2008
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2007
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2006
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2004
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2005
Character
Andrea or Andre Voss - Tour Guide
Andrea or Andre Voss - Tour Guide
Line
“I won't do that again.” OR “I will not do that again.”
“I won't do that again.” OR “I will not do that again.”
Prop
a Towel
a Towel
1st Place: Best Film of 2026
Shifter
by Goon Squad
All Awards
Best Film
- Winner: Shifter by Goon Squad (Winner)
Best Writing
- Winner: Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media (Jonathan Stellmach & Carlo Fiorillo)
- Charlie by The 2880 Minute Movie Makers (Alexander Petit)
- Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media (Jonathan Stellmach & Carlo Fiorillo)
- Veloci-boyfriend by Dog Jaw Productions (Diane Sargent)
- NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Miles Labovitch & Zaky Lozuk)
- Shifter by Goon Squad (Grayson Joralemon & Josh Sims)
- The Tour Guide by Film Logic Studios (Zachary Colton)
- Before or After by Argos Productions (Andres Honold)
Best Concept
- Winner: Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media
Best Editing
- Winner: NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Chasen Dinh & Simon Lim)
- Culpa by Cimitoro Productions (Mauricio Navarro)
- Other Skills by Almost Good Films X Jabronie Pictures (Matthew Dominguez)
- After Life by Next Sunday A.D. (Nathaniel Niell)
- Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media (Carlo Fiorillo)
- NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Chasen Dinh & Simon Lim)
- Shifter by Goon Squad (Grayson Joralemon)
- Before or After by Argos Productions (John Dandridge)
Best Directing
- Winner: Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media (Jonathan Stellmach & Carlo Fiorillo)
- Other Skills by Almost Good Films X Jabronie Pictures (Mark Anthony Gadia)
- After Life by Next Sunday A.D. (Nathaniel Niell)
- Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media (Jonathan Stellmach & Carlo Fiorillo)
- Veloci-boyfriend by Dog Jaw Productions (Jason Joswick & Diane Sargent)
- NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Carl Eduardo Ling)
- Shifter by Goon Squad (Grayson Joralemon)
- Before or After by Argos Productions (Andres Honold)
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Shifter by Goon Squad (Grayson Joralemon)
- Moonshot by state of flux (Jake Segraves)
- Misguided Tours by All Kinds of Shoot (Cheryl Andaya)
- Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media (Carlo Fiorillo)
- NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Jordan H Pringle)
- Shifter by Goon Squad (Grayson Joralemon)
- Hiking Along (With You) by Digital Lemonade Stand (Drew Floyd)
- Before or After by Argos Productions (Ryan Alva)
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media (Carlo Fiorillo)
- Misguided Tours by All Kinds of Shoot (Alan Perales)
- Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media (Carlo Fiorillo)
- NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Asher Marc)
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: Before or After by Argos Productions (Can Karacadagli)
- Winner: Before or After by Argos Productions (Can Karacadagli)
- The Station at the End of the World by IntelleXual Entertainment (Brad Verrier)
- After Life by Next Sunday A.D. (Victor J. Maldonado)
- Last Shot by No Umbrella Studios (Steve Adams)
- The Murder House by Liminal Film Studio (W. Aaron Rice)
- NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Asher Marc)
- Before or After by Argos Productions (Can Karacadagli)
- Before or After by Argos Productions (Can Karacadagli)
Best Song
- Winner: Passing Through by Breakfast For Dinner! (Adam Frye & The Breakfast for Dinner Team)
- Passing Through by Breakfast For Dinner! (Adam Frye & The Breakfast for Dinner Team)
- Employee of the Month by Cane Toad Productions (Jarrah Newman & The Cane Toad Productions Team)
- Misguided Tours by All Kinds of Shoot (Alan Perales, Lucy Wolfe & Tony Felix)
Best Actor
- Winner: NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Thomas Van Briggle)
- Charlie by The 2880 Minute Movie Makers (Alexander Petit)
- Culpa by Cimitoro Productions (Anthony Hamm)
- After Life by Next Sunday A.D. (Harry Kakatsakis)
- NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Thomas Van Briggle)
- Shifter by Goon Squad (Josh Sims)
- The Tour Guide by Film Logic Studios (Parker Heath)
- Before or After by Argos Productions (Don Loper)
- Honorable Mention: Charlie by The 2880 Minute Movie Makers (Alexander Petit)
Best Actress
- Winner: Before or After by Argos Productions (Sarah Duntley)
- Miss Engagement by House of Kirby (Bianca Nialani)
- Other Skills by Almost Good Films X Jabronie Pictures (Hope Dagdagan)
- After Life by Next Sunday A.D. (Abi Yates)
- Romance is Dead by Golden Hour Collective (Samaiya Hayes)
- Veloci-boyfriend by Dog Jaw Productions (Diane Sargent)
- Veloci-boyfriend by Dog Jaw Productions (Diane Sargent)
- Threads of Amoria by Neuro Spice Brigade (Angel L Hivoina)
- Before or After by Argos Productions (Sarah Duntley)
- Before or After by Argos Productions (Sarah Duntley)
Best Supporting Actor
- Winner: Veloci-boyfriend by Dog Jaw Productions (Rey Hernandez)
- Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media (Jonathan Stellmach)
- Veloci-boyfriend by Dog Jaw Productions (Rey Hernandez)
- NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Davis Do)
Best Supporting Actress
- Winner: Veloci-boyfriend by Dog Jaw Productions (Lisa Wanzung)
- After Life by Next Sunday A.D. (Alex Niell)
- Veloci-boyfriend by Dog Jaw Productions (Lisa Wanzung)
- Threads of Amoria by Neuro Spice Brigade (Aja Faranda)
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: Passing Through by Breakfast For Dinner!
- Culpa by Cimitoro Productions
- Passing Through by Breakfast For Dinner!
- Veloci-boyfriend by Dog Jaw Productions
Best Graphic Design
- Winner: STASH by Salucita Films (Wolfgang Wedemeyer)
Best Costume Design
- Winner: Threads of Amoria by Neuro Spice Brigade (The Neuro Spice Brigade Team)
Best Production Design
- Winner: NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Jonathan Lopez)
- Passing Through by Breakfast For Dinner! (Paul Giret)
- NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Jonathan Lopez)
- Shifter by Goon Squad (Grayson Joralemon)
Best Make Up And Hair
- Winner: Passing Through by Breakfast For Dinner! (Francia Cohen)
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Threads of Amoria by Neuro Spice Brigade
- Winner: The Tour Guide by Film Logic Studios
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: Before or After by Argos Productions
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Employee of the Month by Cane Toad Productions
Best Use of Genre
- Winner: After Life by Next Sunday A.D. (Combined)
- Winner: NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Single)
Best Practical Effects
- Winner: Misguided Tours by All Kinds of Shoot (Monica Camero)
- Culpa by Cimitoro Productions (Adam Kyron Murillo)
- Misguided Tours by All Kinds of Shoot (Monica Camero)
- Veloci-boyfriend by Dog Jaw Productions (The Dog Jaw Team)
Best Visual Effects
- Winner: Culpa by Cimitoro Productions (Mauricio Navarro)
- The Station at the End of the World by IntelleXual Entertainment (Frank Carlisle)
- Culpa by Cimitoro Productions (Mauricio Navarro)
- Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media (Carlo Fiorillo)
Best Stunts
- Winner: Shifter by Goon Squad (Grayson Joralemon)
- Other Skills by Almost Good Films X Jabronie Pictures (Fernando J. Huerto)
- NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Carl Eduardo Ling)
- Shifter by Goon Squad (Grayson Joralemon)
Best Credits
- Winner: Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media (Jonathan Stellmach)
- Passing Through by Breakfast For Dinner! (Paul Giret)
- After Life by Next Sunday A.D. (Alex Niell)
- Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media (Jonathan Stellmach)
Best Lighting
- Winner: Shifter by Goon Squad (Anthony Cohen)
- Misguided Tours by All Kinds of Shoot (Cheryl Andaya & Dice Moreno)
- NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Jordan H Pringle)
- Shifter by Goon Squad (Anthony Cohen)
Audience Choice Award
- Winner: Culpa by Cimitoro Productions (Group B - Winner)
- Winner: Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media (Group C - Winner)
- Winner: Veloci-boyfriend by Dog Jaw Productions (Group A - Winner)
- Winner: Shifter by Goon Squad (Group D - Winner)
Almost Good Films X Jabronie Pictures
Other Skills
And Company! Productions
The Case of the Missing Jewels
Cacti
Recount
Carlling Productions
NICE TO MEAT YOU
Crab Factory
Detour
Dog Jaw Productions
Veloci-boyfriend
House of Kirby
Miss Engagement
iBuddy Productions
Mercy
IntelleXual Entertainment
The Station at the End of the World
Made by MHADE
Persons
Neuro Spice Brigade
Threads of Amoria
Steele Canyon Studios
Revenge of the Tourist
Team Roller Pictures
Ad Mortem
The 2880 Minute Movie Makers
Charlie
Axiomatic Twist
Don't Look Away
Breakfast For Dinner!
Passing Through
Cimitoro Productions
Culpa
Dirty Mike and the Boys Productions
Hide and Seeking Closure
Fade In
The Towel of Treachery
Jake Byrd Productions
Midnight Session
Light Effects Film
Halfway House a Go-Go
Metal Pixel Foundry
Curios and Other Curiosities
Monkey's On The Bed
TOUR de TAG
More Than Perfect
Not Again Janice!
Night Owls
Two Bad Eggs
No Umbrella Studios
Last Shot
Salucita Films
STASH
All Kinds of Shoot
Misguided Tours
All Of Us Productions
Morning without coffee
Argos Productions
Before or After
blackhat media
Untitled_ActionScript
Cane Toad Productions
Employee of the Month
Crazy Turtles
The Klep-towel–Maniax
Film Logic Studios
The Tour Guide
Fri-yay Films
Love Junkie
Lime Street Entertainment
After Three
Next Sunday A.D.
After Life
Night Shift
enlisted
Praxis Studios
Revenge & Relaxation
Rorbach with Clark
Rocket Surgeon
Socks and Hoses
NESSA
state of flux
Moonshot
Bad Betsy Returns
Reserved
Digital Lemonade Stand
Hiking Along (With You)
Ecliptic Entertainment
Served Cold
Golden Hour Collective
Romance is Dead
Goon Squad
Shifter
Liminal Film Studio
The Murder House
maxchroma
One Last Stop
Pseudo Rational
Missing Zoe
Revko
Ambivium
Sera
The Dragons Scale
Seym Productions
Welcome to Heavenly Pressed
Skyfall Productions
Late shift
The Syndicate
For a Few Fugs More
Tiny Hippo Productions
A Real Vacation
To Be Determined
Our Big Night, or: Throwing in the Towel
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