48 Hour Film Project - Philadelphia
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 DEATH ITSELF! Their film ‘’We The Printer’’ will go on to represent Philadelphia against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2026!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - Philadelphia 2025
- 48 Hour Film Project - Philadelphia 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Philadelphia 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Philadelphia 2022
- US Virtual 48 - Philadelphia 2020
- 48 Hour Film Project - Philadelphia 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - Philadelphia 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Philadelphia 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - Philadelphia 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - Philadelphia 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Philadelphia 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - Philadelphia 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - Philadelphia 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Philadelphia 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - Philadelphia 2010
- 48 Hour Film Project - Philadelphia 2009
- 48 Hour Film Project - Philadelphia 2008
- 48 Hour Film Project - Philadelphia 2007
- 48 Hour Film Project - Philadelphia 2006
- 48 Hour Film Project - Philadelphia 2002
- 48 Hour Film Project - Philadelphia 2003
- 48 Hour Film Project - Philadelphia 2004
- 48 Hour Film Project - Philadelphia 2005
Character
Ben or Beverly Franklin - Printer
Ben or Beverly Franklin - Printer
Line
“You shouldn't have done that.” OR “You should not have done that.”
“You shouldn't have done that.” OR “You should not have done that.”
Prop
a Toiletry Bag
a Toiletry Bag
That’s a Wrap on the 2025 Philadelphia 48 Hour Film Project!
To every filmmaker, cast member, crew, volunteer, judge, and audience member, thank you for making this year’s 48HFP an unforgettable celebration of creativity and community. The talent and passion we saw on screen were nothing short of inspiring.
We’re so proud of what Philadelphia’s film community created in just 48 hours, and even prouder to share it with the world.
We’ll see you back in 2026 for another round of the 48 Hour Film Project!
Keep up to date on our instagram ( @philly48hour) & facebook.
Until then, keep creating, keep collaborating, and keep telling your stories.
With love & caffeine,
Taylor San Miguel ( @taylorsanmiguel )
To every filmmaker, cast member, crew, volunteer, judge, and audience member, thank you for making this year’s 48HFP an unforgettable celebration of creativity and community. The talent and passion we saw on screen were nothing short of inspiring.
We’re so proud of what Philadelphia’s film community created in just 48 hours, and even prouder to share it with the world.
We’ll see you back in 2026 for another round of the 48 Hour Film Project!
Keep up to date on our instagram ( @philly48hour) & facebook.
Until then, keep creating, keep collaborating, and keep telling your stories.
With love & caffeine,
Taylor San Miguel ( @taylorsanmiguel )
1st Place: Best Film of 2025
We The Printer
by DEATH ITSELF
2nd Place: Best Film of 2025
Hundred Dollar Brawler
by Colorspace Labs
3rd Place: Best Film of 2025
Teddy, Private Investigator
by White Nissan Pathfinder
Audience Favorite Group A:
Justice Lease
by delusion of grandeur
Audience Favorite Group B:
Callbacks: The Cutthroat Scuffle for Suzie Mae
by Mosleyfilms
All Awards
Best Film
- Winner: We The Printer by DEATH ITSELF
- Hundred Dollar Brawler by Colorspace Labs
- Teddy, Private Investigator by White Nissan Pathfinder
Best Writing
- Winner: We The Printer by DEATH ITSELF
- Bengoolie by Houndstooth Films
- Hundred Dollar Brawler by Colorspace Labs
Best Editing
- Winner: Hundred Dollar Brawler by Colorspace Labs
- Teddy, Private Investigator by White Nissan Pathfinder
- We The Printer by DEATH ITSELF
Best Directing
- Winner: We The Printer by DEATH ITSELF
- Callbacks: The Cutthroat Scuffle for Suzie Mae by Mosleyfilms
- Hundred Dollar Brawler by Colorspace Labs
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Give Me One Minute To Explain by GreenPlay
- We The Printer by DEATH ITSELF
- The Repetition of Man by Peach Row Media
Best Sound Design
- Winner: The Repetition of Man by Peach Row Media
- The Devil Wears Spurs by Independent Content Studio
- Hundred Dollar Brawler by Colorspace Labs
Best Acting in a leading role
- Winner: Hundred Dollar Brawler by Colorspace Labs
- Give Me One Minute To Explain by GreenPlay
- fish by Good Friends Film
Best Acting in a supporting role
- Winner: Callbacks: The Cutthroat Scuffle for Suzie Mae by Mosleyfilms (Caroline Juelke)
- Teddy, Private Investigator by White Nissan Pathfinder (Philip G. Smith)
- The Repetition of Man by Peach Row Media (Melina Madara)
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: Callbacks: The Cutthroat Scuffle for Suzie Mae by Mosleyfilms
- Bengoolie by Houndstooth Films
- Hundred Dollar Brawler by Colorspace Labs
Best Special Effects
- Winner: Hundred Dollar Brawler by Colorspace Labs
- Bengoolie by Houndstooth Films
- The Repetition of Man by Peach Row Media
Best Costume Design
- Winner: Bengoolie by Houndstooth Films
- Justice Lease by delusion of grandeur
- Sir Dancelot by BumpingRoll
Best Production Design
- Winner: We The Printer by DEATH ITSELF
- The Devil Wears Spurs by Independent Content Studio
- Hundred Dollar Brawler by Colorspace Labs
Best Make Up And Hair
- Winner: Hundred Dollar Brawler by Colorspace Labs
- Bengoolie by Houndstooth Films
- We The Printer by DEATH ITSELF
Best Poster
- Winner: Hundred Dollar Brawler by Colorspace Labs
- Bengoolie by Houndstooth Films
- Give Me One Minute To Explain by GreenPlay
Best Trailer
- Winner: Hundred Dollar Brawler by Colorspace Labs
- Give Me One Minute To Explain by GreenPlay
- The Devil Wears Spurs by Independent Content Studio
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Hundred Dollar Brawler by Colorspace Labs
- Bengoolie by Houndstooth Films
- Callbacks: The Cutthroat Scuffle for Suzie Mae by Mosleyfilms
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: Hundred Dollar Brawler by Colorspace Labs
- Justice Lease by delusion of grandeur
- The Devil Wears Spurs by Independent Content Studio
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Hundred Dollar Brawler by Colorspace Labs
- Bengoolie by Houndstooth Films
- We The Printer by DEATH ITSELF
Best Visual Effects
- Winner: Bengoolie by Houndstooth Films
- We The Printer by DEATH ITSELF
- Hundred Dollar Brawler by Colorspace Labs
American Luminary
Now Watch This Drive
Boondoggle Productions
Monster Dance
BumpingRoll
Sir Dancelot
Colorspace Labs
Hundred Dollar Brawler
DEATH ITSELF
We The Printer
Delilah
Dough 2 Dreamz
delusion of grandeur
Justice Lease
Good Friends Film
fish
GreenPlay
Give Me One Minute To Explain
Houndstooth Films
Bengoolie
Hypnotic Funky Film
Close to Home
Independent Content Studio
The Devil Wears Spurs
Mosleyfilms
Callbacks: The Cutthroat Scuffle for Suzie Mae
New Chronicle Productions
Almost Us
Peach Row Media
The Repetition of Man
TreeFish
MudTub
West Chester Filmmakers
BEN WILL CURSE ME WITH HIS SPECTRAL QUILL
White Nissan Pathfinder
Teddy, Private Investigator
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