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 FRENCHY WATERS! Their film ‘’THE DROVE’’ will go on to represent Richmond against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2024!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2025
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Richmond 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2024
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Richmond 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2023
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Richmond 2022
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2022
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2021
- 48 Hour Global Film Challenge - Richmond 2021
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Richmond 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2019
- 48 Hour Film Horror Project - Richmond 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2006
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2010
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2009
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2008
- 48 Hour Film Project - Richmond 2007
Character
James or Janet Diehl - Musician
James or Janet Diehl - Musician
Line
“Never say never.”
“Never say never.”
Prop
A Football
A Football
1st Place: Best Film of 2023

THE DROVE
by FRENCHY WATERS
2nd Place: Best Film of 2023

Blackout
by The Underdog Team
3rd Place: Best Film of 2023

The Real Diehl
by Pure Artistry Productions
Audience Favorite Group A:

Ghost Light
by Fourth Floor Films
Audience Favorite Group B:

Saxholm Syndrome
by My Spooky Uncle Derek
All Awards
Best Film
- Winner: THE DROVE by FRENCHY WATERS
- Blackout by The Underdog Team
- The Real Diehl by Pure Artistry Productions
Best Writing
- Winner: THE DROVE by FRENCHY WATERS (Vivian Owen & Sam Huggin)
Best Editing
- Winner: Blackout by The Underdog Team (Jaeger Broholm)
Best Directing
- Winner: THE DROVE by FRENCHY WATERS (Chris Austin)
Best Cinematography
- Winner: THE DROVE by FRENCHY WATERS (Dan Wiegand)
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: THE DROVE by FRENCHY WATERS (Eliza Queen & Florence Babatunde)
Best Actor
- Winner: The Real Diehl by Pure Artistry Productions (Kenton Patric)
Best Actress
- Winner: THE DROVE by FRENCHY WATERS (Lillian Couchoud)
Best Poster
- Winner: Vessel by Mad Crab & Eckz Productions
Best Trailer
- Winner: THE DROVE by FRENCHY WATERS
Best Use of Character
- Winner: The Real Diehl by Pure Artistry Productions
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: THE DROVE by FRENCHY WATERS
Best Use of Line
- Winner: The Real Diehl by Pure Artistry Productions
Best Use of Genre
- Winner: THE DROVE by FRENCHY WATERS
Best Sound
- Winner: Blackout by The Underdog Team
460studios
Campbell's Bridge
Department 560
The Banjoing
Fourth Floor Films
Ghost Light
FRENCHY WATERS
THE DROVE
Haunted Reel Productions
Triggered
Mad Crab & Eckz Productions
Vessel
Not Dead Yet Productions
Never Say Never
Pure Artistry Productions
The Real Diehl
RPAA Digital Arts Lab
Deck of Deals
The Campus Broadcast
Good Guy
The Underdog Team
Blackout
Tiney Horror Picture Show
Primal Behavior
WhatRhymesWithHorror
file.48
A Rising Team
Threads
Buster’s Block Productions
What Happens in the Woods
C.A.V. (Chris Abaya Ventures)
Diehl With The Devil
Life&Death
Viral
My Spooky Uncle Derek
Saxholm Syndrome
Pool Boy Cue
Rapid Industrial Arts
The Riprap Runs Red
REDACTED
Finger Food
Reel RVA Productions
The Operation
Son of a Fritz
Requiem
Spider Society
The Great Pumpkin
Trash Films
Diehl Dough
Whole Pig Pictures
Another Childless Millenial
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