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48 Hour Film Project - Shanghai
Anthony Romeo
City Producer
Danfeng Lian
City 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 2024 goes to Five Alive! Their film ‘’Legacy’’ will go on to represent Shanghai against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2025!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - Shanghai 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Shanghai 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Shanghai 2022
- 48 Hour Film Project - Shanghai 2021
- 48 Hour Film Project - Shanghai 2020
- 48 Hour Film Project - Shanghai 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - Shanghai 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Shanghai 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - Shanghai 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - Shanghai 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Shanghai 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - Shanghai 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - Shanghai 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Shanghai 2011
Character
Willard or Wynona Swallows - Dentist
Willard or Wynona Swallows - Dentist
Line
“I'm afraid you will be disappointed with your life.” OR “I am afraid you will be disappointed with your life.”
“I'm afraid you will be disappointed with your life.” OR “I am afraid you will be disappointed with your life.”
Prop
Bread or Pastry
Bread or Pastry
1st Place: Best Film of 2024
Legacy
by Five Alive
2nd Place: Best Film of 2024
Bifurcation
by Constantismedia
3rd Place: Best Film of 2024
Outside of Time 1950
by Salt Productions
Audience Favorite:
烛光中的黑棋士
by Galaxy
All Awards
Best Film
- Winner: Legacy by Five Alive
- Bifurcation by Constantismedia
- Outside of Time 1950 by Salt Productions
Best Writing
- Winner: Scent of Osmanthus by Polaris
- The Flower of a Swordsman by Team Terracotta Warriors
- Inner Winner by SpotlytX Production
- 烛光中的黑棋士 by Galaxy
- Legacy by Five Alive
- The Golden Apple by The Villagers
- Drilling Me Softly by House of Yang
Best Editing
- Winner: Outside of Time 1950 by Salt Productions
- Legacy by Five Alive
- TURN AGAIN by All Mine Films
- Scent of Osmanthus by Polaris
- Juvie by 28 Productions
- Drilling Me Softly by House of Yang
Best Directing
- Winner: Bifurcation by Constantismedia
- 烛光中的黑棋士 by Galaxy
- Legacy by Five Alive
- TURN AGAIN by All Mine Films
- True Artist by Plan C
- Scent of Osmanthus by Polaris
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Outside of Time 1950 by Salt Productions
- 烛光中的黑棋士 by Galaxy
- Legacy by Five Alive
- True Artist by Plan C
- Scent of Osmanthus by Polaris
- Bifurcation by Constantismedia
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: Bifurcation by Constantismedia
- Legacy by Five Alive
- The Golden Apple by The Villagers
- Don't Run on the Deck (or the Last Croissant) by Panorama Party
- Scent of Osmanthus by Polaris
- 香蕉船 by hello world
Best Actor
- Winner: 烛光中的黑棋士 by Galaxy (Zhang Zhi)
- Root Cause by Pomegranate Films (Ryan Martin)
- Bifurcation by Constantismedia (Koss Dzugan)
- by Red (Qingqi Chen 'The Barefoot Dentist')
- Drilling Me Softly by House of Yang (Leo Durocher)
Best Actress
- Winner: Legacy by Five Alive (Carrie Wang)
- Inner Winner by SpotlytX Production (Natasha Portword)
- True Artist by Plan C (Ai Wan)
- Outside of Time 1950 by Salt Productions (Anita Yoo)
- Juvie by 28 Productions (Natalie Wan)
- Drilling Me Softly by House of Yang (Elizabeth Turner)
Best Supporting Actor
- Winner: Inner Winner by SpotlytX Production (Luke Nestler)
- 烛光中的黑棋士 by Galaxy (Zhao Xiaolong)
- Midnight Bite by Interesting Films (David Conway)
- True Artist by Plan C (Reginaldo Nascimento)
- LA MOLAIRE / THE MOLAR by Avantgard (Linghui Kong)
- Pain by Little Big Foot (Eddie Jordan III)
Best Supporting Actress
- Winner: Inner Winner by SpotlytX Production (Janecia Jones)
- The Golden Apple by The Villagers (Amy Daml)
- Root Cause by Pomegranate Films (Leila Ri)
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: 烛光中的黑棋士 by Galaxy
- The Golden Apple by The Villagers
- TURN AGAIN by All Mine Films
- Root Cause by Pomegranate Films
- Bifurcation by Constantismedia
- by Red ('The Barefoot Dentist')
- Drilling Me Softly by House of Yang
Best Costume Design
- Winner: Outside of Time 1950 by Salt Productions
- The Flower of a Swordsman by Team Terracotta Warriors
- Inner Winner by SpotlytX Production
- The Golden Apple by The Villagers
- 爱在离别时 by Les Illuminations
Best Make Up And Hair
- Winner: 香蕉船 by hello world
- The Flower of a Swordsman by Team Terracotta Warriors
- 导牙根 by Donkey's Bone
- Inner Winner by SpotlytX Production
- True Artist by Plan C
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Outside of Time 1950 by Salt Productions
- 导牙根 by Donkey's Bone
- 烛光中的黑棋士 by Galaxy
- Midnight Bite by Interesting Films
- Don't Run on the Deck (or the Last Croissant) by Panorama Party
- LA MOLAIRE / THE MOLAR by Avantgard
- Drilling Me Softly by House of Yang
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: Don't Run on the Deck (or the Last Croissant) by Panorama Party
- Midnight Bite by Interesting Films
- TURN AGAIN by All Mine Films
- Root Cause by Pomegranate Films
- LA MOLAIRE / THE MOLAR by Avantgard
- 爱在离别时 by Les Illuminations
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Scent of Osmanthus by Polaris
- Legacy by Five Alive
- The Golden Apple by The Villagers
- Don't Run on the Deck (or the Last Croissant) by Panorama Party
- True Artist by Plan C
- Root Cause by Pomegranate Films
- LA MOLAIRE / THE MOLAR by Avantgard
- Pain by Little Big Foot
Best Use of Genre
- Winner: The Golden Apple by The Villagers
- 导牙根 by Donkey's Bone
- Legacy by Five Alive
- TURN AGAIN by All Mine Films
- Scent of Osmanthus by Polaris
- by Red ('The Barefoot Dentist')
Best Practical Effects
- Winner: 香蕉船 by hello world
- The Flower of a Swordsman by Team Terracotta Warriors
- 导牙根 by Donkey's Bone
- Don't Run on the Deck (or the Last Croissant) by Panorama Party
- True Artist by Plan C
- Root Cause by Pomegranate Films
Best Visual Effects
- Winner: Outside of Time 1950 by Salt Productions
- The Golden Apple by The Villagers
- Root Cause by Pomegranate Films
- LA MOLAIRE / THE MOLAR by Avantgard
Best Stunts
- Winner: Outside of Time 1950 by Salt Productions
- The Flower of a Swordsman by Team Terracotta Warriors
- Don't Run on the Deck (or the Last Croissant) by Panorama Party
- 爱在离别时 by Les Illuminations
Best Sound
- Winner: Scent of Osmanthus by Polaris (Scoring)
- 导牙根 by Donkey's Bone (Scoring)
- Inner Winner by SpotlytX Production (Scorning)
- Legacy by Five Alive (Scoring)
- The Golden Apple by The Villagers (Scoring)
- Bifurcation by Constantismedia (Scoring)
Best Youth Actor
- Winner: 爱在离别时 by Les Illuminations (An GuangKai)
Young Visions Award
- Winner: Juvie by 28 Productions (Chinese International School in Hangzhou)
Best Screenplay
- Winner: Root Cause by Pomegranate Films
- The Flower of a Swordsman by Team Terracotta Warriors
- Legacy by Five Alive
- The Golden Apple by The Villagers
- Scent of Osmanthus by Polaris
- Outside of Time 1950 by Salt Productions
- Drilling Me Softly by House of Yang
Best Special Effects / Visual Effects
- Winner: Outside of Time 1950 by Salt Productions
- Root Cause by Pomegranate Films
- LA MOLAIRE / THE MOLAR by Avantgard
Best Lighting
- Winner: Bifurcation by Constantismedia
- 导牙根 by Donkey's Bone
- Scent of Osmanthus by Polaris
- Outside of Time 1950 by Salt Productions
Best New Artist
- Winner: 爱在离别时 by Les Illuminations (Best Director)
Best Student Film
- Winner: Juvie by 28 Productions
- Midnight Bite by Interesting Films
- 爱在离别时 by Les Illuminations
Producer Award
- Winner: 烛光中的黑棋士 by Galaxy
- Legacy by Five Alive
- True Artist by Plan C
- Scent of Osmanthus by Polaris
- Bifurcation by Constantismedia