48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh

PJ Gaynard
PJ Gaynard
City Producer
Samantha Swope
Samantha Swope
Assistant 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 2026 goes to One 48 After Another! Their film ‘’A Shot in the Dark’’ will go on to represent Pittsburgh against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2027!

Character
Jesse or Jessie Arnold - Tourist
Line
“This is going to be good.”
Prop
a Stringed Instrument

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1st Place: Best Film of 2026
Filmposter for A Shot in the Dark
A Shot in the Dark by One 48 After Another
2nd Place: Best Film of 2026
Filmposter for Tooth Unfairy
Tooth Unfairy by Blind Tiger Films
3rd Place: Best Film of 2026
Filmposter for Artless Intelligence
Artless Intelligence by Grace Rocky Save Stars
Audience Favorite Group A:
Filmposter for The Hit
The Hit by Crick Boys
Audience Favorite Group B:
Filmposter for Quiet Times' at 8
Quiet Times' at 8 by Essence, LLC
Audience Favorite Group C:
Filmposter for Lovebound: Frankie & Jessie
Lovebound: Frankie & Jessie by Savage Art Productions
Audience Favorite Group D:
Filmposter for INSECURITIES
INSECURITIES by 32 Hot Dogs
Audience Favorite Group E:
Filmposter for A Shot in the Dark
A Shot in the Dark by One 48 After Another