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 Vacationlander Productions! Their film ‘’Burglars of the Lost McGuffin’’ will go on to represent Portland, ME against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2024!
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
Sarah or Stanley Dibble - Biographer
Sarah or Stanley Dibble - Biographer
Line
Tell her to give me a call.
Tell her to give me a call.
Prop
A Tomato
A Tomato
1st Place: Best Film of 2023

Burglars of the Lost McGuffin
by Vacationlander Productions
2nd Place: Best Film of 2023
Ball: The Musical
by Through the Door
3rd Place: Best Film of 2023
An Excerpt from an Autobiography
by SpaceFlee
Audience Favorite:

I Spy
by The Blue Gorillas
All Awards
Best Film
- Winner: Burglars of the Lost McGuffin by Vacationlander Productions
- Ball: The Musical by Through the Door
- An Excerpt from an Autobiography by SpaceFlee
Best Writing
- Winner: Burglars of the Lost McGuffin by Vacationlander Productions
- Memories of the Future by Ouroboros Productions
- An Excerpt from an Autobiography by SpaceFlee
Best Editing
- Winner: Burglars of the Lost McGuffin by Vacationlander Productions
- Ball: The Musical by Through the Door
- A SAFE SPACE by Blue Camel Productions
Best Directing
- Winner: Ball: The Musical by Through the Door
- Burglars of the Lost McGuffin by Vacationlander Productions
- Memories of the Future by Ouroboros Productions
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Jump by LFN Shooz Productions
- Ball: The Musical by Through the Door
- Burglars of the Lost McGuffin by Vacationlander Productions
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Wolf Peach by Mythincarnate
Best Actor
- Winner: Burglars of the Lost McGuffin by Vacationlander Productions (Brian Kim)
Best Actress
- Winner: Memories of the Future by Ouroboros Productions (Faye Bergman)
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: Memories of the Future by Ouroboros Productions
Best Costume Design
- Winner: Wolf Peach by Mythincarnate
Best Production Design
- Winner: Ball: The Musical by Through the Door
Best Make Up And Hair
- Winner: Wolf Peach by Mythincarnate
Best Use of Character
- Winner: An Excerpt from an Autobiography by SpaceFlee
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: Courage by Killatainment
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Ball: The Musical by Through the Door
Best Use of Genre
- Winner: Chilton's Dovetail by ASA