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 2024 goes to Vacationlander Productions! Their film ‘’Knight Shift’’ will go on to represent Portland, ME against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2025!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - Portland, ME 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Portland 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Portland 2022
- US Virtual 48 - Portland 2021
- 48 Hour Film Project - Portland 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - Portland 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Portland 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - Portland 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - Portland 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Portland 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - Portland 2010
- 48 Hour Film Project - Portland 2009
- 48 Hour Film Project - Portland 2008
- 48 Hour Film Project - Portland 2007
- 48 Hour Film Project - Portland 2006
Character
J. Jolly Brown - Builder
J. Jolly Brown - Builder
Line
“I wish I could do that.”
“I wish I could do that.”
Prop
a Notebook
a Notebook
1st Place: Best Film of 2024
Knight Shift
by Vacationlander Productions
2nd Place: Best Film of 2024
SANCTUARY
by SEND IT
3rd Place: Best Film of 2024
33
by The Allen Family / Patra
Audience Favorite:
A Date With Vengeance
by The Blue Gorillas
Audience Favorite:
Knight Shift
by Vacationlander Productions
All Awards
Best Writing
- Winner: The Ace of Spades by Evlas Productions
Best Concept
- Winner: Blight by Through the Door
Best Editing
- Winner: The Perfect Woman by Mix Maine Media
Best Directing
- Winner: Let It Ride by Film Fontaine Films
Best Cinematography
- Winner: 33 by The Allen Family / Patra
Best Sound Design
- Winner: SANCTUARY by SEND IT
Best Music
- Winner: 33 by The Allen Family / Patra
Best Song
- Winner: Knight Shift by Vacationlander Productions ("Squire Straits" )
Best Set Design
- Winner: SANCTUARY by SEND IT
Best Make Up And Hair
- Winner: SANCTUARY by SEND IT
Best Poster
- Winner: A Date With Vengeance by The Blue Gorillas
- Winner: 33 by The Allen Family / Patra
Best Use of Character
- Winner: The Ace of Spades by Evlas Productions
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: A Story by ASA25 Studios
Best Use of Line
- Winner: SANCTUARY by SEND IT
Best Use of Genre
- Winner: The Grand Gesture by Sleepless
Best Visual Effects
- Winner: SANCTUARY by SEND IT
Crew Award
- Winner: The Grand Gesture by Sleepless
Best Acting Duo
- Winner: Knight Shift by Vacationlander Productions (Brian Kim and Brian Cavallaro )
Stephen Hyers Award for Best Film by Youth
- Winner: A Date With Vengeance by The Blue Gorillas