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48 Hour Film Horror Sci-Fi Project - Wisconsin
Michael E Keeney
City Producer
Katherine Thompson
City Producer
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 2025 goes to Broaden Films! Their film ‘’Spirit Gate’’ will go on to represent Wisconsin against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2026!
Character
Dan or Dani Kilmer - Curator
Dan or Dani Kilmer - Curator
Line
“Don't tell anyone.”
“Don't tell anyone.”
Prop
a Pair of Plyers
a Pair of Plyers
1st Place: Best Film of 2025
Spirit Gate
by Broaden Films
2nd Place: Best Film of 2025
The Last Human
by Vermillion Films
3rd Place: Best Film of 2025
Meet My Daughters
by 1244 Productions
Audience Favorite Group A:
The Last Human
by Vermillion Films
Audience Favorite Group B:
Spirit Gate
by Broaden Films
All Awards
Best Film
- Winner: Spirit Gate by Broaden Films
- The Last Human by Vermillion Films
- Meet My Daughters by 1244 Productions
- Kill Me Again by Flux Films
- The Turnaround Man by Studio 88
- On Air by Industry Standard
Best Writing
- Winner: Spirit Gate by Broaden Films
- The Turnaround Man by Studio 88
- On Air by Industry Standard
- Timeless by DJP Media
- In 5 Minutes You Will Die by Connor's Team
Best Editing
- Winner: Wake by Hill Bros Home Videos
- Kill Me Again by Flux Films
- The Turnaround Man by Studio 88
- The Forty Eight Project by Cedar Cabin Productions
- On Air by Industry Standard
Best Directing
- Winner: Meet My Daughters by 1244 Productions
- Spirit Gate by Broaden Films
- The Last Human by Vermillion Films
- Pyramid Scheme by The Porchetta Paradox
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Pyramid Scheme by The Porchetta Paradox
- A Ghostly Time of Fear by Welded Souls
- Wake by Hill Bros Home Videos
- Captive of the Bad Lake by SilverWater Productions
- Timeless by DJP Media
Best Sound Design
- Winner: On Air by Industry Standard
- Wake by Hill Bros Home Videos
- Spirit Gate by Broaden Films
- The Last Human by Vermillion Films
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: Wake by Hill Bros Home Videos
- Cold Feet by Grimm Unicorn
- Captive of the Bad Lake by SilverWater Productions
- Masterpieces by The RGBeasts
Best Acting in a leading role
- Winner: The Gateway by FNR Films (Brian Belz)
- Cold Feet by Grimm Unicorn (Hayley Schaefer)
- Masterpieces by The RGBeasts (Ella Edler)
- Meet My Daughters by 1244 Productions (Max Schilling)
Best Acting in a supporting role
- Winner: Parts at Cost by Rattitude Productions (Megan Caminsky)
- Kill Me Again by Flux Films (Amelia Cook)
- Calling by Anti-Hero Raccoon Dog (Corey Sorenson)
- On Air by Industry Standard (Colin Lessig)
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: Meet My Daughters by 1244 Productions
- Parts at Cost by Rattitude Productions
- Spirit Gate by Broaden Films
- The Turnaround Man by Studio 88
- On Air by Industry Standard
Best Effects
- Winner: The Last Human by Vermillion Films
- Winner: Wacker by Penny Show Productions
- Kill Me Again by Flux Films
- The Colors of Rejection by Elephant Productions
- Don't Trip by Four Acres
Best Costume Design
- Winner: Spirit Gate by Broaden Films
- Kill Me Again by Flux Films
- Don't Trip by Four Acres
- The Last Human by Vermillion Films
Best Make Up
- Winner: Kill Me Again by Flux Films
- Captive of the Bad Lake by SilverWater Productions
- Spirit Gate by Broaden Films
- Luna.EXE by Entry Disqualified
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Luna.EXE by Entry Disqualified
- Parts at Cost by Rattitude Productions
- Spirit Gate by Broaden Films
- Pyramid Scheme by The Porchetta Paradox
- Meet My Daughters by 1244 Productions
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: Captive of the Bad Lake by SilverWater Productions
- The Colors of Rejection by Elephant Productions
- Save Yourselves! by I'm Busy! Films
- Parts at Cost by Rattitude Productions
- Don't Trip by Four Acres
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Kill Me Again by Flux Films
- Winner: On Air by Industry Standard
- The Last Human by Vermillion Films
- The Turnaround Man by Studio 88
Best Use of Genre
- Winner: The Cursed Creature by Hell's Handbasket Production
- Kill Me Again by Flux Films
- Mommy Dearest by Young Turks Cinema
- The Turnaround Man by Studio 88
Best Horror Film
- Winner: The Turnaround Man by Studio 88
- Captive of the Bad Lake by SilverWater Productions
- Spirit Gate by Broaden Films
- Incident 10-10-25 by Giant Spider
- Meet My Daughters by 1244 Productions
Best Sci-Fi Film
- Winner: The Last Human by Vermillion Films
- Don't Trip by Four Acres
- Luna.EXE by Entry Disqualified
- On Air by Industry Standard
- Timeless by DJP Media
Best Student Film
- Winner: In 5 Minutes You Will Die by Connor's Team
1244 Productions
Meet My Daughters
Bad Example Productions
In Dreams Become
DJP Media
Timeless
Elephant Productions
The Colors of Rejection
Entry Disqualified
Luna.EXE
First Flight Films
NOSOI
Flux Films
Kill Me Again
FNR Films
The Gateway
Grimm Unicorn
Cold Feet
I'm Busy! Films
Save Yourselves!
Infinitely Stranger Productions
Rattitude Productions
Parts at Cost
SilverWater Productions
Captive of the Bad Lake
Suburban Film Club
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Team M
Escaping Earth
The RGBeasts
Masterpieces
Timberwolf Productions
Don't Tell Anyone
Vermillion Films
The Last Human
Welded Souls
A Ghostly Time of Fear
Anti-Hero Raccoon Dog
Calling
Broaden Films
Spirit Gate
Cedar Cabin Productions
The Forty Eight Project
Chameleon Films
Maiden, Mother, Crone
Connor's Team
In 5 Minutes You Will Die
Desert Zombie Films
Mama?
Eye Soar Media
Some Time Away
Four Acres
Don't Trip
Giant Spider
Incident 10-10-25
Hell's Handbasket Production
The Cursed Creature
Hill Bros Home Videos
Wake
Industry Standard
On Air
Moon Destroyers
Midas
Penny Show Productions
Wacker
Splendid Stage & Screen
Magnum Opus
Studio 88
The Turnaround Man
The Porchetta Paradox
Pyramid Scheme
Wildframe Collective
Programmed to Kill
Young Turks Cinema
Mommy Dearest
Sponsoren
Local Resources
