The Portland 48 Hour Film Project (Maine)

See below for 2008 results.
For more information on 2010, click here...

The Judges Have Spoken!

Our panel of judges has made its decision. Congratulations to all of the filmmakers and teams who participated. We are proud to announce our Portland winners!

Best Use of Character
"Melissa's Scars" by Bad Rabbit Productions

Best Use of Prop
"Broke" by Honolulu Freight Co.

Best Use of Line of Dialogue
"There Will Be Spud" by Charlie Bear Films

Best Improvisation
"There Will Be Spud" by Charlie Bear Films

Classic Hollywood Look
"Requiem for a Dame" by Shoe Slung Films

Next Kevin Smith
"48 Minutes To Go" by Slow Children Productions

Future Coen Brothers
"Give Me Some Skin" by Short Shorts

Most Likely to Become a Cult Film
"Melvin Lyons: The Last Furniture Maker on Earth" by Wicked Good Films

Best Costumes & Set Design
"Red Danube" by Bait & Tackle

Best Graphics
"Our Little Secret" by Bloody Awesome Crazy People

Best Musical Score
"Lyons' Den" by Zero 4217 Productions

Best Sound Design
"Melvin Lyons: The Last Furniture Maker on Earth" by Wicked Good Films

Best Cinematography
"Melissa's Scars" by Bad Rabbit Productions

Best Editing
"Mail Boat" by Ghee La Roche

Best Writing
"Melvin Lyons: The Last Furniture Maker on Earth" by Wicked Good Films

Best Supporting Actress
Laura Limoge from "So Simple" by O-Media

Best Supporting Actor
Aaron Patton from "Treachery" by The Royal Nonesuch

Best Actress
Karen Cabot from "Sofa King" by Cerebellum

Best Actor
Charles Emmons from "Mail Boat" by Ghee LaRoche

Best Directing
"Mail Boat" by Ghee La Roche

Best Film
Jayson Lobozzo for "Mail Boat" by Ghee La Roche

Audience Awards for the Portland 48HFP

The audience has spoken!

Audience Award Winner: Group A
"Mail Boat" by Ghee La Roche

Audience Award Winner: Group B
"Double Oh" by Mint Films

Congratulations to all of our award winners and everyone who made a film in just 48 hours!

Filmmaker Blog

Want to hear about the Portland 48HFP from the filmmakers themselves? Then check out the Portland 48HFP Filmmaker Blog, where Portland 48HFP participants tell us stories of their wild weekend of filmmaking.

Portland 48HFP Links

• Sign up for the Portland mailing list
• Email Ben Keller, Portland Producer of the 48HFP
• Watch films from Portland using our Film Catalogue and 48.tv
• See what's playing on 48.tv
• Buy t-shirts or other goodies
• Put a 48HFP badge on your homepage or blog
• The 48 Hour Film Project Tour: 2008
• Other 48 Hour Film Projects in Portland, Maine: 2010 • 2009 • 2008 • 2007 • 2006