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 2023 goes to Bad Dates! Their film ‘’Glazed Over’’ will go on to represent Pittsburgh against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2024!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2025
- 48 Hour Film Double Retro Horror Project - Pittsburgh 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project Horror/Sci-Fi - Pittsburgh 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2023
- 48 Hour Film Science Fiction Horror Project - Pittsburgh 2022
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2022
- 48 Hour Film Science Fiction Horror Project - Pittsburgh 2021
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2021
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2020
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2018
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Pittsburgh 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2017
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Pittsburgh 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2016
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Pittsburgh 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2015
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Pittsburgh 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2013
- 48 Hour Film Music Video Project - Pittsburgh 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2010
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2009
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2008
- 48 Hour Film Project - Pittsburgh 2007
Character
Shawn or Shawnda Taker - Skater
Shawn or Shawnda Taker - Skater
Line
“I learned this secret long ago.”
“I learned this secret long ago.”
Prop
Adhesive Bandage
Adhesive Bandage
1st Place: Best Film of 2023
Glazed Over
by Bad Dates
2nd Place: Best Film of 2023
The Seer
by Conrad Studios
3rd Place: Best Film of 2023
Body and Blood
by Alternative Milk Media
Audience Favorite Group A:
View My Story
by Peanut Butter and Chocolate Productions
Audience Favorite Group A:
Dr. Taker's Every-Ailment Strips
by Fantasgr8 Films
Audience Favorite Group B:
The Seer
by Conrad Studios
Audience Favorite Group C:
Reminiscence
by Clout Testers
Audience Favorite Group D:
Glazed Over
by Bad Dates
All Awards
Best Writing
- Winner: Glazed Over by Bad Dates ( Chris Ranallo, DJ Hrach, Lucas Esteves, Leland Claus, Corey Sweazen and Zane Cook)
Best Editing
- Winner: Iniquitous by 3.B.T Productions (Nick Verzilli)
Best Directing
- Winner: Reminiscence by Clout Testers (Jamie A. Chalmers)
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Vesper by Weary traveller's (Lauren Marie and Daniel James)
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Reminiscence by Clout Testers (Jeff Smee)
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: Reminiscence by Clout Testers (Jacqui Wrae)
Best Acting in a supporting role
- Winner: Body and Blood by Alternative Milk Media (Max Kassidy)
Best Actor
- Winner: Body and Blood by Alternative Milk Media (Curtis Caldwell)
Best Actress
- Winner: Untethered by Atoadaso Film Club (Eva Lin Feindt)
Best Costume Design
- Winner: fool. by Impaled Films (David Gruen, Lani Skellington, Claudette St. Andrini, Charmaine Baldt, and Liz Tripoli)
Best Make Up And Hair
- Winner: Body and Blood by Alternative Milk Media (Jacquelyn Nicole Federowski)
Best Use of Character
- Winner: View My Story by Peanut Butter and Chocolate Productions
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: Glazed Over by Bad Dates
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Glazed Over by Bad Dates
Best Use of Genre
- Winner: The Out Of Bodies Experience by Filmmaker's Finest (Comedy Horror)
Best Practical Effects
- Winner: fool. by Impaled Films (Lacy Brooks)
Best Visual Effects
- Winner: The Fatal Burden of Educating Children in the Time of the Undead by Reckless Amnesiac (Joseph G. Bucci)
Best Scream
- Winner: The Ice Girl Killeth by Blind Tiger Films (Lisa Papenbrock)
Best Murder or Disembowelment
- Winner: Down To Clown by Quiet Warlock and the Chill Thrill Specialists