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48 Hour Film Project - San Diego
Chrissy Raven Kilna
City Co-Producer
Kilna Anthony
City Co-Producer
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 2026 goes to Goon Squad! Their film ‘’Shifter’’ will go on to represent San Diego against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2027!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2026
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2025
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2022
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2021
- 48 Hour Global Film Challenge - San Diego 2021
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2020
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2010
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2009
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2008
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2007
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2006
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2004
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Diego 2005
Character
Andrea or Andre Voss - Tour Guide
Andrea or Andre Voss - Tour Guide
Line
“I won't do that again.” OR “I will not do that again.”
“I won't do that again.” OR “I will not do that again.”
Prop
a Towel
a Towel
1st Place: Best Film of 2026
.jpg "Filmposter for Shifter")
Shifter
by Goon Squad
All Awards
Best Film
- Winner: Shifter by Goon Squad (Winner)
Best Writing
- Winner: Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media (Jonathan Stellmach & Carlo Fiorillo)
- Charlie by The 2880 Minute Movie Makers (Alexander Petit)
- Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media (Jonathan Stellmach & Carlo Fiorillo)
- Veloci-boyfriend by Dog Jaw Productions (Diane Sargent)
- NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Miles Labovitch & Zaky Lozuk)
- Shifter by Goon Squad (Grayson Joralemon & Josh Sims)
- The Tour Guide by Film Logic Studios (Zachary Colton)
- Before or After by Argos Productions (Andres Honold)
Best Concept
- Winner: Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media
Best Editing
- Winner: NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Chasen Dinh & Simon Lim)
- Culpa by Cimitoro Productions (Mauricio Navarro)
- Other Skills by Almost Good Films X Jabronie Pictures (Matthew Dominguez)
- After Life by Next Sunday A.D. (Nathaniel Niell)
- Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media (Carlo Fiorillo)
- NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Chasen Dinh & Simon Lim)
- Shifter by Goon Squad (Grayson Joralemon)
- Before or After by Argos Productions (John Dandridge)
Best Directing
- Winner: Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media (Jonathan Stellmach & Carlo Fiorillo)
- Other Skills by Almost Good Films X Jabronie Pictures (Mark Anthony Gadia)
- After Life by Next Sunday A.D. (Nathaniel Niell)
- Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media (Jonathan Stellmach & Carlo Fiorillo)
- Veloci-boyfriend by Dog Jaw Productions (Jason Joswick & Diane Sargent)
- NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Carl Eduardo Ling)
- Shifter by Goon Squad (Grayson Joralemon)
- Before or After by Argos Productions (Andres Honold)
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Shifter by Goon Squad (Grayson Joralemon)
- Moonshot by state of flux (Jake Segraves)
- Misguided Tours by All Kinds of Shoot (Cheryl Andaya)
- Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media (Carlo Fiorillo)
- NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Jordan H Pringle)
- Shifter by Goon Squad (Grayson Joralemon)
- Hiking Along (With You) by Digital Lemonade Stand (Drew Floyd)
- Before or After by Argos Productions (Ryan Alva)
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media (Carlo Fiorillo)
- Misguided Tours by All Kinds of Shoot (Alan Perales)
- Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media (Carlo Fiorillo)
- NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Asher Marc)
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: Before or After by Argos Productions (Can Karacadagli)
- Winner: Before or After by Argos Productions (Can Karacadagli)
- The Station at the End of the World by IntelleXual Entertainment (Brad Verrier)
- After Life by Next Sunday A.D. (Victor J. Maldonado)
- Last Shot by No Umbrella Studios (Steve Adams)
- The Murder House by Liminal Film Studio (W. Aaron Rice)
- NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Asher Marc)
- Before or After by Argos Productions (Can Karacadagli)
- Before or After by Argos Productions (Can Karacadagli)
Best Song
- Winner: Passing Through by Breakfast For Dinner! (Adam Frye & The Breakfast for Dinner Team)
- Passing Through by Breakfast For Dinner! (Adam Frye & The Breakfast for Dinner Team)
- Employee of the Month by Cane Toad Productions (Jarrah Newman & The Cane Toad Productions Team)
- Misguided Tours by All Kinds of Shoot (Alan Perales, Lucy Wolfe & Tony Felix)
Best Actor
- Winner: NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Thomas Van Briggle)
- Charlie by The 2880 Minute Movie Makers (Alexander Petit)
- Culpa by Cimitoro Productions (Anthony Hamm)
- After Life by Next Sunday A.D. (Harry Kakatsakis)
- NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Thomas Van Briggle)
- Shifter by Goon Squad (Josh Sims)
- The Tour Guide by Film Logic Studios (Parker Heath)
- Before or After by Argos Productions (Don Loper)
- Honorable Mention: Charlie by The 2880 Minute Movie Makers (Alexander Petit)
Best Actress
- Winner: Before or After by Argos Productions (Sarah Duntley)
- Miss Engagement by House of Kirby (Bianca Nialani)
- Other Skills by Almost Good Films X Jabronie Pictures (Hope Dagdagan)
- After Life by Next Sunday A.D. (Abi Yates)
- Romance is Dead by Golden Hour Collective (Samaiya Hayes)
- Veloci-boyfriend by Dog Jaw Productions (Diane Sargent)
- Veloci-boyfriend by Dog Jaw Productions (Diane Sargent)
- Threads of Amoria by Neuro Spice Brigade (Angel L Hivoina)
- Before or After by Argos Productions (Sarah Duntley)
- Before or After by Argos Productions (Sarah Duntley)
Best Supporting Actor
- Winner: Veloci-boyfriend by Dog Jaw Productions (Rey Hernandez)
- Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media (Jonathan Stellmach)
- Veloci-boyfriend by Dog Jaw Productions (Rey Hernandez)
- NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Davis Do)
Best Supporting Actress
- Winner: Veloci-boyfriend by Dog Jaw Productions (Lisa Wanzung)
- After Life by Next Sunday A.D. (Alex Niell)
- Veloci-boyfriend by Dog Jaw Productions (Lisa Wanzung)
- Threads of Amoria by Neuro Spice Brigade (Aja Faranda)
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: Passing Through by Breakfast For Dinner!
- Culpa by Cimitoro Productions
- Passing Through by Breakfast For Dinner!
- Veloci-boyfriend by Dog Jaw Productions
Best Graphic Design
- Winner: STASH by Salucita Films (Wolfgang Wedemeyer)
Best Costume Design
- Winner: Threads of Amoria by Neuro Spice Brigade (The Neuro Spice Brigade Team)
Best Production Design
- Winner: NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Jonathan Lopez)
- Passing Through by Breakfast For Dinner! (Paul Giret)
- NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Jonathan Lopez)
- Shifter by Goon Squad (Grayson Joralemon)
Best Make Up And Hair
- Winner: Passing Through by Breakfast For Dinner! (Francia Cohen)
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Threads of Amoria by Neuro Spice Brigade
- Winner: The Tour Guide by Film Logic Studios
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: Before or After by Argos Productions
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Employee of the Month by Cane Toad Productions
Best Use of Genre
- Winner: After Life by Next Sunday A.D. (Combined)
- Winner: NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Single)
Best Practical Effects
- Winner: Misguided Tours by All Kinds of Shoot (Monica Camero)
- Culpa by Cimitoro Productions (Adam Kyron Murillo)
- Misguided Tours by All Kinds of Shoot (Monica Camero)
- Veloci-boyfriend by Dog Jaw Productions (The Dog Jaw Team)
Best Visual Effects
- Winner: Culpa by Cimitoro Productions (Mauricio Navarro)
- The Station at the End of the World by IntelleXual Entertainment (Frank Carlisle)
- Culpa by Cimitoro Productions (Mauricio Navarro)
- Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media (Carlo Fiorillo)
Best Stunts
- Winner: Shifter by Goon Squad (Grayson Joralemon)
- Other Skills by Almost Good Films X Jabronie Pictures (Fernando J. Huerto)
- NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Carl Eduardo Ling)
- Shifter by Goon Squad (Grayson Joralemon)
Best Credits
- Winner: Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media (Jonathan Stellmach)
- Passing Through by Breakfast For Dinner! (Paul Giret)
- After Life by Next Sunday A.D. (Alex Niell)
- Untitled_ActionScript by blackhat media (Jonathan Stellmach)
Best Lighting
- Winner: Shifter by Goon Squad (Anthony Cohen)
- Misguided Tours by All Kinds of Shoot (Cheryl Andaya & Dice Moreno)
- NICE TO MEAT YOU by Carlling Productions (Jordan H Pringle)
- Shifter by Goon Squad (Anthony Cohen)