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 Nicalex! Their film ‘’Control’’ will go on to represent Jacksonville against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2026!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - Jacksonville 2025
- 48 Hour Film Project - Jacksonville 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Jacksonville 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Jacksonville 2022
- 48 Hour Film Project - Jacksonville 2021
- 48 Hour Film Project - Jacksonville 2020
- 48 Hour Film Project - Jacksonville 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - Jacksonville 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Jacksonville 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - Jacksonville 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - Jacksonville 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Jacksonville 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - Jacksonville 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - Jacksonville 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Jacksonville 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - Jacksonville 2010
- 48 Hour Film Project - Jacksonville 2009
- 48 Hour Film Project - Jacksonville 2008
- 48 Hour Film Project - Jacksonville 2007
- 48 Hour Film Project - Jacksonville 2006
Character
Al or Alice Spencer - Taste Tester
Al or Alice Spencer - Taste Tester
Line
“Stop and smell the roses.”
“Stop and smell the roses.”
Prop
a Lock
a Lock
1st Place: Best Film of 2025
Control
by Nicalex
2nd Place: Best Film of 2025
I Will Investigate
by Extraordinary Being Pictures
3rd Place: Best Film of 2025
Mouthfeel
by Solid Ghost
Audience Favorite Group A:
The Forbidden Room
by Rampage! Films
Audience Favorite Group B:
The Royal Rose
by Fully Wild
Audience Favorite Group C:
Even Though
by Right Story
All Awards
Best Film
- Winner: Control by Nicalex
- I Will Investigate by Extraordinary Being Pictures
- Mouthfeel by Solid Ghost
Best Writing
- Winner: FRIJOLES by Awaken Media Productions (Nobodies)
Best Editing
- Winner: Mouthfeel by Solid Ghost (Jaron Wallace)
Best Directing
- Winner: I Will Investigate by Extraordinary Being Pictures (Kyle Perrone)
Best Cinematography
- Winner: I Will Investigate by Extraordinary Being Pictures (Kyle Perrone)
Best Sound Design
- Winner: FlavorCorp LLC. by Acronym Productions (Zane Hall)
Best Music
- Winner: The Royal Rose by Fully Wild (Mike Bernos, Roby Dickinson, Christavia Dickinson, Clayton Miller, and Arvid Smith)
Best Actor
- Winner: I Will Investigate by Extraordinary Being Pictures (John Austin Kearney)
Best Actress
- Winner: Even Though by Right Story (Sandra Wilbourn)
Best Supporting Actor
- Winner: FlavorCorp LLC. by Acronym Productions (Steve Vermaelen)
Best Supporting Actress
- Winner: Losing Faith by Shoot the Sky (Rebekah Wilson)
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: Bottom Feeders by Burnham & Burakgazi
Best Choreography
- Winner: Bottom Feeders by Burnham & Burakgazi (Freddy Burgos)
Best Set Design
- Winner: FRIJOLES by Awaken Media Productions
Best Make Up
- Winner: The Forbidden Room by Rampage! Films (Ali Brin)
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Mouthfeel by Solid Ghost
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: By The Way (What's Your Name?) by CAAS
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Prick & Lick by Team Tetran-X Toucans
Best Use of Genre
- Winner: I Will Investigate by Extraordinary Being Pictures
Best Costume / Wardrobe
- Winner: FRIJOLES by Awaken Media Productions
Best Sound
- Winner: Mouthfeel by Solid Ghost (Gordon Richards)
Best Special Effects / Visual Effects
- Winner: The Forbidden Room by Rampage! Films (Alexei Acosta)
Best Graphics
- Winner: Kill House by Creative Inlet Films (TL Westgate)
Avid Dreamer Productions
Yester's Sky
Creative Inlet Films
Kill House
Feint Productions
Operation: Road Head
Follow Me Productions
Dip, Drink, Dip, Die!
Freeman Films
BALL AND CHAIN
Headroom Productions
Strawberry Jam
Nicalex
Control
Ordinary Frame
Knock
Rampage! Films
The Forbidden Room
Shoot the Sky
Losing Faith
Tall Paul Productions
Critique
Acronym Productions
FlavorCorp LLC.
Burnham & Burakgazi
Bottom Feeders
CAAS
By The Way (What's Your Name?)
Dudios Studios
Sanctuary
Fear, Fantasy, REALITY
tasting with friends
Fully Wild
The Royal Rose
Neon Tide Productions
Footsteps in the Dark
Project Arlington
Predilection
Sandy Peaches
ROSE SCENTED REVENGE
Awaken Media Productions
FRIJOLES
Be Squared
Death by Chocolates
Extraordinary Being Pictures
I Will Investigate
Going the Distance
Of Our Own Flesh
Golden Video House
Mouths That Chew
Juan Kurtis Productions
Nommo
Mike's Hard Serenade
Locks of Love
Right Story
Even Though
Solid Ghost
Mouthfeel
Team Tetran-X Toucans
Prick & Lick
Viking Octopus
Roses and Wine
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