48 Hour Film Project - Edinburgh

Louise E Knowles
Louise E Knowles
City Producer
Sam Goldblatt
Sam Goldblatt
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 2026 goes to BLOCK414! Their film ‘’Throwing Stones’’ will go on to represent Edinburgh against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2027!

Character
Philip or Philipa Veneruso - Happiness Expert
Line
“Hi, what's your name?” OR “Hi, what is your name?”
Prop
a Waffle
1st Place: Best Film of 2026
Filmposter for Throwing Stones
Throwing Stones by BLOCK414
2nd Place: Best Film of 2026
Filmposter for The Other Loo
The Other Loo by A Big Face Goes Bleh
3rd Place: Best Film of 2026
Filmposter for The Last Waffle
The Last Waffle by Binc
Audience Favorite Group A:
Filmposter for Smelly Socks Crime Stinks
Smelly Socks Crime Stinks by CheesECake
Audience Favorite Group B:
Filmposter for Forgive Me Father
Forgive Me Father by Bubble Tub
Audience Favorite Group C:
Filmposter for Folded
Folded by Take Two... And A Laugh
Audience Favorite Group D:
Filmposter for Black Dog
Black Dog by The invalids
Audience Favorite Group D:
Filmposter for Smack The UniPony
Smack The UniPony by Spill The Beans
Audience Favorite Group E:
Filmposter for The Other Loo
The Other Loo by A Big Face Goes Bleh
Audience Favorite Group F:
Dinner by Covalent Productions