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 Half Caff and Regrets! Their film ‘’D&T’’ will go on to represent Providence against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2024!
Character
Elizabeth or Edward Vanterbus - Marine Life Scientist
Elizabeth or Edward Vanterbus - Marine Life Scientist
Line
Read the sign. What does it say?
Read the sign. What does it say?
Prop
A Cone
A Cone
1st Place: Best Film of 2023
D&T
by Half Caff and Regrets
2nd Place: Best Film of 2023
Down Ballot
by Tens on the River
3rd Place: Best Film of 2023

The Scene
by Alternative Pictures
Audience Favorite Group A:
D&T
by Half Caff and Regrets
Audience Favorite Group B:
Bleeding Love
by Open Gate Films
Audience Favorite Group C:
Felt Cute (might delete later)
by Insert Team Name Here
All Awards
Best Writing
- Winner: D&T by Half Caff and Regrets (Kate Hardly, Elana Jipson, Keira Jipson, Bill McCarty, Brian Weissman, Joshua Weissman)
Best Editing
- Winner: The Scene by Alternative Pictures (James Kinder)
Best Directing
- Winner: Something Fishy by Peanut Productions (Audrey Scafati)
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Prudhoe Bay by 23 and Z (BT Hathaway and Jill Poisson)
Best Sound Design
- Winner: "Business Spirit" by Hop Top Films (Beth Ricci)
Best Actor
- Winner: Please Remain Seated by Stage to Screen (Colin Basso)
Best Actress
- Winner: Felt Cute (might delete later) by Insert Team Name Here (Kristen Killilea)
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: Fight Back by Street View Pictures & Hop Top Films 2
Best Graphic Design
- Winner: Benthic by The Gutter Rats
Best Special Effects
- Winner: Please Remain Seated by Stage to Screen
Best Choreography
- Winner: The Shark Doctor by Rule of Thumb Productions
Best Costume Design
- Winner: Bleeding Love by Open Gate Films
Best Set Design
- Winner: Bleeding Love by Open Gate Films
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Something Fishy This Way Comes by Playomatic
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: Felt Cute (might delete later) by Insert Team Name Here
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Cursed by Outlaw productions
Best Titling
- Winner: Something Fishy This Way Comes by Playomatic