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.
Kudos to WSU Studio 76 for winning Best Film of 2018. Their film If The Shoe Fits will go on to represent Salt Lake City against all the other city winners around the world at Filmapalooza 2019.
1st Place: Best Film of 2018
If The Shoe Fits by WSU Studio 76
2nd Place: Best Film of 2018
P.O.V. by Sassy Duck Pictures
Required Elements
- Character: Suzanne or Samuel Powell, Designer
- Prop: A high heeled shoe
- Line: "I was wondering if you could help me?"
Audience Favorite
Quaestio by Lotus Star Media
Best Writing
Gatekeepers by Authentic Awareness
Best Editing
Gatekeepers by Authentic Awareness
Best Directing
If The Shoe Fits by WSU Studio 76
Best Cinematography
P.O.V. by Sassy Duck Pictures
Best Sound Design
If The Shoe Fits by WSU Studio 76
Best Acting (in a leading role)
P.O.V. by Sassy Duck Pictures
Best Effects
P.O.V. by Sassy Duck Pictures
Best Use of Character
If The Shoe Fits by WSU Studio 76
Best Use of Prop
Quaestio by Lotus Star Media
Best Use of Line
Pride & Prejudice by Samael Productions
2018 Film List
Gatekeepers by Authentic Awareness
A teenage transgirl is blocked by a "gatekeeper" from accessing necessary resources. She learns self-love, patience, and acceptance from an eccentric friend.
If The Shoe Fits by WSU Studio 76
After years of hiding a secret desire, it's time Charlie Vaughn realizes his full potential.
P.O.V. by Sassy Duck Pictures
An unidentified individual encounters a variety of people after waking up in an unfamiliar place.
Pride & Prejudice by Samael Productions
After being the victim of a harrowing assault, Samuel Powell decides to use an ancient manuscript to get revenge on his homophobic neighbors. But is reclaiming his battered pride just another form of prejudice?
Quaestio by Lotus Star Media
A mother struggles with her son's emerging identity
The Partner by Queerios
A first meeting gone wrong.
The Sambosa by Squats Tatonka
When things get dull, she gets a guide.
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