48 Hour Film Project - Dallas
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 Sound Mind! Their film ‘’Machine Yearning’’ will go on to represent Dallas against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2024!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - Dallas 2025
- 48 Hour Film Project - Dallas 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - Dallas 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - Dallas 2022
- 48 Hour Film Project - Dallas 2021
- 48 Hour Film Project - Dallas 2020
- 48 Hour Film Project - Dallas 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - Dallas 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - Dallas 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - Dallas 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - Dallas 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - Dallas 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - Dallas 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - Dallas 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - Dallas 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - Dallas 2010
- 48 Hour Film Project - Dallas 2009
- 48 Hour Film Project - Dallas 2008
- 48 Hour Film Project - Dallas 2007
- 48 Hour Film Project - Dallas 2006
Character
Lisa or Leroy Giles - Chef
Lisa or Leroy Giles - Chef
Line
“Look. It's easy.” OR “Look. It is easy.”
“Look. It's easy.” OR “Look. It is easy.”
Prop
Hair Scrunchy/Ponytail holder
Hair Scrunchy/Ponytail holder
1st Place: Best Film of 2023

Machine Yearning
by Sound Mind
2nd Place: Best Film of 2023

be quiet
by VYING
3rd Place: Best Film of 2023

Macaroninja
by Lettuce Go Productions
Audience Favorite Group A:

Hit and Miss
by Brothers in Film
Audience Favorite Group B:

BFFSIKY (Best Friends Forever Since I Kidnapped You)
by DMTV Productions
All Awards
Best Film
- Winner: Machine Yearning by Sound Mind
- be quiet by VYING
- Macaroninja by Lettuce Go Productions
- The Hunt by Pentaprism Co.
- St. Claire Bites by IYKYK
Best Writing
- Winner: Machine Yearning by Sound Mind
- be quiet by VYING
- Macaroninja by Lettuce Go Productions
Best Editing
- Winner: Machine Yearning by Sound Mind
- St. Claire Bites by IYKYK
- be quiet by VYING
Best Directing
- Winner: be quiet by VYING
- Machine Yearning by Sound Mind
- Macaroninja by Lettuce Go Productions
Best Cinematography
- Winner: be quiet by VYING
- Machine Yearning by Sound Mind
- The Mop and the Heart by The C-47s
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Telehealth by Hyperdrive Filmworks
- Machine Yearning by Sound Mind
- be quiet by VYING
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: Macaroninja by Lettuce Go Productions
- St. Claire Bites by IYKYK
- be quiet by VYING
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: Machine Yearning by Sound Mind
- The Hunt by Pentaprism Co.
- St. Claire Bites by IYKYK
Best Graphic Design
- Winner: St. Claire Bites by IYKYK
- Machine Yearning by Sound Mind
- Telehealth by Hyperdrive Filmworks
Best Special Effects
- Winner: Telehealth by Hyperdrive Filmworks
- Machine Yearning by Sound Mind
- be quiet by VYING
Best Choreography
- Winner: Macaroninja by Lettuce Go Productions
- The Hunt by Pentaprism Co.
- Creep-A-Roni by FilmUtopia
Best Costume Design
- Winner: Machine Yearning by Sound Mind
- Welcome to Schmarlinsville by The Weird Ones
- The Mop and the Heart by The C-47s
Best Set Design
- Winner: Machine Yearning by Sound Mind
- St. Claire Bites by IYKYK
- be quiet by VYING
Best Make Up And Hair
- Winner: Macaroninja by Lettuce Go Productions
- Welcome to Schmarlinsville by The Weird Ones
- The Mop and the Heart by The C-47s
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Machine Yearning by Sound Mind
- The Hunt by Pentaprism Co.
- Macaroninja by Lettuce Go Productions
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: Creep-A-Roni by FilmUtopia
- Machine Yearning by Sound Mind
- Macaroninja by Lettuce Go Productions
Best Use of Line
- Winner: be quiet by VYING
- Machine Yearning by Sound Mind
- Welcome to Schmarlinsville by The Weird Ones
Best Use of Genre
- Winner: be quiet by VYING
- Machine Yearning by Sound Mind
- St. Claire Bites by IYKYK
Best Titling
- Winner: St. Claire Bites by IYKYK
- Machine Yearning by Sound Mind
- Telehealth by Hyperdrive Filmworks
Best Stunts
- Winner: Macaroninja by Lettuce Go Productions
- The Hunt by Pentaprism Co.
- Creep-A-Roni by FilmUtopia
Best Actor - Drama
- Winner: The Hunt by Pentaprism Co. (Bwalya Chisanga as "Lisa")
- St. Claire Bites by IYKYK (E.A. Castillo as "Mariah St. Clair")
- Macaroninja by Lettuce Go Productions (Brenna Leigh Simpson as "Lisa Giles")
Best Actor - Comedy
- Winner: Hit and Miss by Brothers in Film (Jon "Rusty" Cooley as "Tall Hitman")
- Welcome to Schmarlinsville by The Weird Ones (Hughes Sinclair as "Gator/Ron Douquie")
- Macaroninja by Lettuce Go Productions (Jerusha Rose Pitan as "The Macaroninja")
Brothers in Film
Hit and Miss
IYKYK
St. Claire Bites
Key Story Production
Not Your Moms Team
The Daily Special
Petrichor Motion Pictures
The Big See
Red Ball Productions
Sweet Revenge
Silent Meadows
The Comeback
Sound Mind
Machine Yearning
The C-47s
The Mop and the Heart
The Reel Misfits
The Loadout
Battleaxe Studios
Sometimes Things Break
DMTV Productions
BFFSIKY (Best Friends Forever Since I Kidnapped You)
FilmUtopia
Creep-A-Roni
Hyperdrive Filmworks
Telehealth
Lettuce Go Productions
Macaroninja
Luna Studios
Love on the Double Burner
Pentaprism Co.
The Hunt
Red Twit Entertainment
Too Many Hands in the Kitchen
Reel Improv Crew
Fish
The Bad Men
The Wolf's Prey
The Weird Ones
Welcome to Schmarlinsville
VYING
be quiet
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