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 Newhan Media for winning Best Film of 2022. Their film Somnium will go on to represent San Diego against all the other city winners around the world at Filmapalooza 2023.
1st Place: Best Film of 2022
Somnium by Newhan Media
2nd Place: Best Film of 2022
Hunted by Film Logic Studios
3rd Place: Best Film of 2022
He's my Lobster by Dog Jaw Productions
Required Elements
- Character: Sam or Sherri Myers, Watercolor Artist
- Prop: a tool box/bag
- Line: "It all comes down to the planning."
Audience Favorite: Group A
Femme de Heist by Jabronie Pictures X Almost Good Films
Audience Favorite: Group B
Serenity Garden by Let's Get Rolling
Audience Favorite: Group C
11:11 by FORA Productions
Best Writing
Michael Schnee and Kellen Crawford Somnium by Newhan Media
Best Editing
Zachary Colton Hunted by Film Logic Studios
Maximillion Newhan Somnium by Newhan Media
Best Directing
Maximillion Newhan and Sean McDannold Somnium by Newhan Media
Best Cinematography
Brandon Manderson and Zachary Maxwell Serenity Garden by Let's Get Rolling
Trevor Elliot 11:11 by FORA Productions
Honorable Mention
Zachary Colton Hunted by Film Logic Studios
Best Sound Design
Brandon Worley 11:11 by FORA Productions
Honorable Mention
James Raub Devotion by Jake Byrd Productions
Best Musical Score
Matthew Oropallo Serenity Garden by Let's Get Rolling
Zachary Colton Hunted by Film Logic Studios
Best Actor
Kierron Molet Somnium by Newhan Media
Best Actress
Diane Sargent He's my Lobster by Dog Jaw Productions
Best Special Effects
Jarod James Bainbridge Carrion by Axiomatic Twist
Best Costumes
Victor Ciccarelli 2070 : Tribe Reborn by Quixana
Best Make Up
Yolanda Gonzales and Long Nguyen Stratagem by Cimitoro Productions
Best Use of Character
Red by The 119
Best Use of Prop
Carrion by Axiomatic Twist
Best Use of Line
Hunted by Film Logic Studios
Best Dance Choreography
Carry On by Snarky Films
Best End Credits
ALL IN by interim films
Best Fight Choreography
Fernando Jay Huerto and Julia Elizabeth Femme de Heist by Jabronie Pictures X Almost Good Films
Best Lighting Design
Jarod James Bainbridge Carrion by Axiomatic Twist
2022 Film List
11:11 by FORA Productions
Trust in the journey
2070 : Tribe Reborn by Quixana
Love Prevails
A cor do acaso ( Colorfull) by Sera
Sometimes you can give a chance to the different colors that appears in your life.
ALL IN by interim films
One man concepts an elaborate plan to steal his own money.
Carrion by Axiomatic Twist
What did you join for?
Carry On by Snarky Films
Everyone has baggage.
CIA: Myers Sisters by Bokeh Pictures
CIA
Climedram by The Syndicate
When your balls sweat hard...
Color of Change by Mitzi Mayer Productions
Comeback To The Future by The 2880 Minute Movie Makers
The Comeback That Transends Time Itself
Commission by The Cine-Maniacs
When murder meets watercolor the lines can get blurry.
Devotion by Jake Byrd Productions
It's all in the planning
Femme de Heist by Jabronie Pictures X Almost Good Films
Finder's keepers
He's my Lobster by Dog Jaw Productions
Finding True Love: A Romance Story
HOLIDAY STALKINGS by Lucky-U Entertainment (in association with Night Vision Productions)
What's in your stocking?
Hunted by Film Logic Studios
It all comes down to the planning...
Into the Daylight by Blackstone River
Don't be afraid of the daylight;
Life in Color by Actors for San Diego
A heartfelt film about learning to embrace who you are
LOVE: Locked and Loaded by And Company Productions
From deception to affection.
Mercury by Digital Lemonade Stand
Paints, Pranks, and Revenge
Muse by Lotion Boy
Art that Kills
Muzzle Flash by Dirty Mike & The Boys
No Rise by Goblin Squad
Sometimes all you need is love to rise above.
One Great Day by THE FILAM FILM COLLECTIVE
Sometimes we don't forget.
PUSH by Redrum Rejects
There's no time like the past
Ready. Set. No! by Guerrilla Aesthete Productions
Destination: Hawaii. Problem? Leaving.
Red by The 119
She will find the perfect shade of red... in you.
Retribution (Vengeance is mine) by Dreams by Kevin Gray Productions
Vengeance is Mine
RV A B-Movie by TimeEnds Productions
Scenic views don't hold a perfect picture
Sam I Am by Joni & Chauncy Productions
who am I
Saugat by AVVA Production
What is broken can always be fixed
Self-Tape by Two Birdies
Serenity Garden by Let's Get Rolling
A place to open the mind, and close the brain
Sombrero Phantasia by Jackal Productions
The Price of Freedom?.....$300.00
Somnium by Newhan Media
Nothing goes as planned
Still Life in Motion by Cane Toad Productions
They have merch, she has questions
Stratagem by Cimitoro Productions
Are you sure this is going to work?
The Calm Minute by Cloudy Hair
Buddy ??
The Healing Touch by A Greek God Entertainment LLC.
It All Comes Down To The Plan!
The Heist by backlit.
no heist is too small
The Red Intruder by Mission Avenue Collective
On Halloween night, he comes home
The Trip by Silly Revelations
that was epic
The Un-Supers by Team All of Us
The Not So Super Superheroes
Toy Boyz by Tea and Bag Production Company
Two boys go on an epic adventure where anything is possible?
Trying by The Ecliptic, The Shaded, and The Illuminated
The next step is never easy...
