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 2025 goes to GOOD PEOPLE! Their film ‘’The Greatest Show-off’’ will go on to represent Shanghai against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2026!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - Shanghai 2025
- 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
Zeyu/Zeyao Zhang - Athlete
张泽宇 / 张泽瑶 - 运动员
Zeyu/Zeyao Zhang - Athlete
张泽宇 / 张泽瑶 - 运动员
Line
“Never judge by appearances.”
不要以貌取人
“Never judge by appearances.”
不要以貌取人
Prop
a Coin
硬币
a Coin
硬币
1st Place: Best Film of 2025
The Greatest Show-off
by GOOD PEOPLE
2nd Place: Best Film of 2025
The 57th Murder
by WMF
3rd Place: Best Film of 2025
The Godfather Games
by Shanghai Zhan Film Group
Audience Favorite:
RQM 安魂曲
by Five Alive
All Awards
Best Film
- Winner: The Greatest Show-off by GOOD PEOPLE
- The 57th Murder by WMF
- The Godfather Games by Shanghai Zhan Film Group
Best Editing
- Winner: The Godfather Games by Shanghai Zhan Film Group
Best Directing
- Winner: The 57th Murder by WMF
Best Cinematography
- Winner: The 57th Murder by WMF
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Congrats by ORISSIAN
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: RQM 安魂曲 by Five Alive
Best Music
- Winner: Genevieve's Birthday by Beijing Cringe
Best Song
- Winner: The Greatest Show-off by GOOD PEOPLE
Best Actor
- Winner: The Greatest Show-off by GOOD PEOPLE
Best Actress
- Winner: Genevieve's Birthday by Beijing Cringe
Best Supporting Actor
- Winner: Search for meaning by Little Big Foot
Best Supporting Actress
- Winner: Congrats by ORISSIAN
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: The 57th Murder by WMF
Best Production Design
- Winner: Genevieve's Birthday by Beijing Cringe
Best Make Up And Hair
- Winner: The Godfather Games by Shanghai Zhan Film Group
Best Color Grading
- Winner: The Godfather Games by Shanghai Zhan Film Group
Best Poster
- Winner: SNAP by 48 knights
Best Use of Character
- Winner: 网(Net Touch) by Shanghaitech SCA
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: The Greatest Show-off by GOOD PEOPLE
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Congrats by ORISSIAN
Best Use of Genre
- Winner: The Greatest Show-off by GOOD PEOPLE
- Honorable Mention: Songtopia by Interesting Films
Best Practical Effects
- Winner: The Godfather Games by Shanghai Zhan Film Group
Best Visual Effects
- Winner: The Godfather Games by Shanghai Zhan Film Group
Best Stunts
- Winner: This Is Who I Am by Team Outside Inside
Best Costume / Wardrobe
- Winner: Genevieve's Birthday by Beijing Cringe
Women in the 48
- Winner: 一条 by TBD IDK
- The Godfather Games by Shanghai Zhan Film Group
- The Trap by ØRA LAB
- Genevieve's Birthday by Beijing Cringe
- Can't Wait To See You by The Unbound Film Company
Best Youth Actor
- Winner: 一条 by TBD IDK
Best Screenplay
- Winner: RQM 安魂曲 by Five Alive
Best Lighting
- Winner: Genevieve's Birthday by Beijing Cringe
Best Twist
- Winner: Can't Wait To See You by The Unbound Film Company
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