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 Schaffer Kids! Their film ‘’Maniacs’’ will go on to represent Portland, OR against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2024!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - Portland, OR 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Portland 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Portland 2022
- 48 Hour Film Project - Portland 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - Portland 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Portland 2017
- 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 Go Green 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
- 48 Hour Film Project - Portland 2004
- 48 Hour Film Project - Portland 2005
Character
Ruby or Rudy Markham - Tour Guide
Ruby or Rudy Markham - Tour Guide
Line
“I think it’s you.” OR “I think it is you.”
“I think it’s you.” OR “I think it is you.”
Prop
An Air pump
An Air pump
1st Place: Best Film of 2023
Maniacs
by Schaffer Kids
2nd Place: Best Film of 2023
Dead Buddies
by The Off Balance Bunch
3rd Place: Best Film of 2023
Cosmic Coda
by Splat! Films
Audience Favorite Group A:
Faye: An Interlude
by ZERO Films
Audience Favorite Group B:
Ruby's Cult
by Razor Spirits
Audience Favorite Group C:
Dead Buddies
by The Off Balance Bunch
All Awards
Best Writing
- Winner: Olestra Terra Express by Reelbellious
Best Editing
- Winner: Dead Buddies by The Off Balance Bunch
Best Directing
- Winner: Maniacs by Schaffer Kids
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Cosmic Coda by Splat! Films
- Honorable Mention: Faye: An Interlude by ZERO Films
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Faye: An Interlude by ZERO Films
Best Music
- Winner: Let's Boogie by Cinema SoPo
Best Song
- Winner: Cosmic Coda by Splat! Films
Best Male Performer
- Winner: Maniacs by Schaffer Kids (Casey Emerling)
Best Female Performer
- Winner: Pretty Rocks by Pineapple Helmet (Danielle Pecoff)
Best Supporting Actor
- Winner: Tour de Flation by All Skate (Trent Lutz)
Best Supporting Actress
- Winner: Pretty Rocks by Pineapple Helmet (Adrienne Sparks)
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: Cosmic Coda by Splat! Films
Best Graphic Design
- Winner: Auteur Intelligence by Man vs Film Productions
Best Special Effects
- Winner: The Little Apple by Trip Ross
Best Costume Design
- Winner: Olestra Terra Express by Reelbellious
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Plum Perfect by Alternate Universe
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Ruby's Cult by Razor Spirits
Best Use of Genre
- Winner: Second Chance Wings by Delta Ponds Productions
- Winner: Olestra Terra Express by Reelbellious