48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh

PJ  Gaynard
PJ Gaynard
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 The C47s! Their film ‘’Andre and Phil Go Up a Hill’’ will go on to represent Pittsburgh against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2026!

Character
Andre or Andrea Brown - Eternal Optimist
Line
“It’s not enough to say it, you have to mean it.” OR “It is not enough to say it, you have to mean it.”
Prop
a Paper Bag
1st Place: Best Film of 2025
Filmposter for Andre and Phil Go Up a Hill
Andre and Phil Go Up a Hill by The C47s
2nd Place: Best Film of 2025
Filmposter for Personal Baggage
Personal Baggage by Your Favorite Filmmaker's Favorite Filmmakers
3rd Place: Best Film of 2025
Filmposter for American Pizza
American Pizza by Cinematic Cabin
Audience Favorite Group A:
Filmposter for Andre and the Unfortunate Fortune
Andre and the Unfortunate Fortune by Blind Tiger Films
Audience Favorite Group B:
Filmposter for American Pizza
American Pizza by Cinematic Cabin
Audience Favorite Group C:
Filmposter for Andre Brown the Clown Goes to Town (and Frowns)
Andre Brown the Clown Goes to Town (and Frowns) by Essence, LLC
Audience Favorite Group D:
Filmposter for Andre and Phil Go Up a Hill
Andre and Phil Go Up a Hill by The C47s
Audience Favorite Group E:
Filmposter for Personal Baggage
Personal Baggage by Your Favorite Filmmaker's Favorite Filmmakers
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