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48 Hour Film Project - Asheville
Raul Acosta
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 2023 goes to vulnerable in a groupchat! Their film ‘’Bring a Towel’’ will go on to represent Asheville against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2024!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2025
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2022
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2021
- US Virtual 48 - Asheville 2020
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2010
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2009
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2008
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2007
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2006
- 48 Hour Film Project - Asheville 2005
Character
Bobby or Barb Smittens - Former Truck Driver
Bobby or Barb Smittens - Former Truck Driver
Line
Ask yourself one question: “Do I feel lucky?”
Ask yourself one question: “Do I feel lucky?”
Prop
Adhesive tape (any kind)
Adhesive tape (any kind)
1st Place: Best Film of 2023
Bring a Towel
by vulnerable in a groupchat
2nd Place: Best Film of 2023
GOT LUCKY
by Team
3rd Place: Best Film of 2023
Mocker
by P.B Media
Audience Favorite Group A:
Sticky Fingers
by Kongfather Films
Audience Favorite Group B:
You Are Toast
by Saturn Studios
All Awards
Best Film
- Winner: Bring a Towel by vulnerable in a groupchat (Vulnerable in a Groupchat)
- GOT LUCKY by Team (Team)
- Mocker by P.B Media (P.B. Media)
Best Writing
- Winner: No Truck Food Truck by Team UNCA (Lisa Yoffee, Joanne O'Sullivan, Kate Langwell, Anne Slatton)
- C'est La Vie by Extra Body Parts (Adam Weber)
- Bring a Towel by vulnerable in a groupchat (Jennifer Trudung, Heather Gregg Reed, Whitley Albury, Hanna Zahory, Daniel Freking, Ryan Duval)
- Sticky Fingers by Kongfather Films (Spencer Bolin)
Best Editing
- Winner: GOT LUCKY by Team (Ethan Suess)
- Mocker by P.B Media (PB Media)
- You Are Toast by Saturn Studios (Gabriel Smith II, Isaac Dye, Drew Stader)
Best Directing
- Winner: Bring a Towel by vulnerable in a groupchat (Simon Bonneau)
- No Truck Food Truck by Team UNCA (Anne Slatton)
- GOT LUCKY by Team (Ethan Suess)
Best Cinematography
- Winner: Bring a Towel by vulnerable in a groupchat (Simon Bonneau)
- Mocker by P.B Media
- GOT LUCKY by Team (Ethan Suess)
Best Sound Design
- Winner: BAD ACID by One-Man Band
- Shifting Gears by Galactic Groundhogs
- You Are Toast by Saturn Studios
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: BAD ACID by One-Man Band (David Gwaltney)
- Shifting Gears by Galactic Groundhogs (Chris Williams)
- Bring a Towel by vulnerable in a groupchat (Chris Larue Horton & Zack Ormiston)
Best Acting in a leading role
- Winner: Bring a Towel by vulnerable in a groupchat (Daniel Henry & Franklin Rodriguez)
- C'est La Vie by Extra Body Parts (Adam Webber)
- Mocker by P.B Media (Dorothy Goocher)
- Project Poison by R&B Horton Studios (Broderick Horton)
- Sticky Fingers by Kongfather Films (Spencer Bolin)
Best Acting in a supporting role
- Winner: Well, This Sucks by Cinevise Productions (Stephanie Thomas)
- No Truck Food Truck by Team UNCA (Lance Ball)
- Bring a Towel by vulnerable in a groupchat (Jennifer Trudung)
- You Are Toast by Saturn Studios (Heather Johnson)
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: Well, This Sucks by Cinevise Productions
- No Truck Food Truck by Team UNCA
- Bring a Towel by vulnerable in a groupchat
- Blind Date by Stardead Horses
- GOT LUCKY by Team
Best Effects
- Winner: BAD ACID by One-Man Band (David Gwaltney)
- Farm Boy and the Idol of Power by Shortline Studios
- Mocker by P.B Media
Best Choreography
- Winner: Shifting Gears by Galactic Groundhogs
- Bring a Towel by vulnerable in a groupchat
- Project Poison by R&B Horton Studios
- Sticky Fingers by Kongfather Films
- GOT LUCKY by Team
Best Costume Design
- Winner: You Are Toast by Saturn Studios
- C'est La Vie by Extra Body Parts
- Bring a Towel by vulnerable in a groupchat
Best Production Design
- Winner: You Are Toast by Saturn Studios
- No Truck Food Truck by Team UNCA
- Bring a Towel by vulnerable in a groupchat (Zachary Gladwin & Greyson Kelley)
Best Make Up
- Winner: Bring a Towel by vulnerable in a groupchat (Zion Lehr)
- C'est La Vie by Extra Body Parts
- You Are Toast by Saturn Studios
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Well, This Sucks by Cinevise Productions
- No Truck Food Truck by Team UNCA
- BAD ACID by One-Man Band
- Project Poison by R&B Horton Studios
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: Sticky Fingers by Kongfather Films
- Shifting Gears by Galactic Groundhogs
- No Truck Food Truck by Team UNCA
Best Use of Line
- Winner: #FollowMe by Schmelman University
- No Truck Food Truck by Team UNCA
- Project Poison by R&B Horton Studios
- Sticky Fingers by Kongfather Films
Best Use of Genre
- Winner: Farm Boy and the Idol of Power by Shortline Studios
- Shifting Gears by Galactic Groundhogs
- No Truck Food Truck by Team UNCA
- #FollowMe by Schmelman University
Electric Eclectic
Drop Off
Existence
Hunted
Extra Body Parts
C'est La Vie
Galactic Groundhogs
Shifting Gears
Kongfather Films
Sticky Fingers
P.B Media
Mocker
R&B Horton Studios
Project Poison
Shortline Studios
Farm Boy and the Idol of Power
Team
GOT LUCKY
Cinevise Productions
Well, This Sucks
Gorgeous Digital Productions
Smitten's Vengeance
One-Man Band
BAD ACID
Saturn Studios
You Are Toast
Schmelman University
#FollowMe
Stardead Horses
Blind Date
Team UNCA
No Truck Food Truck
vulnerable in a groupchat
Bring a Towel
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