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.
Kudos to SouthSiderStudios for winning Best Film of 2015. Their film Puppy Love will go on to represent Des Moines against all the other city winners around the world at Filmapalooza 2016.
Two farm-hands battle for the hand of a lovely young maiden and find true friendship along the way.
April has never been accepted as a prankster by her family...until now…
a desperate couple is taken on a journey of hilarious role reversal and self discovery.
Young man broken from the loss of his father finds the courage and strength when needed most .
A paranoia patient discovers his treatment may not be as successful as he thought.
"Police Detective Count Blacula fights to keep the city's delicious blood safe from drugs."
Six estranged siblings come together for one last dinner before they can inherit the family fortune
What starts as a simple party, leads to an extra dimensional problem.
THE PROCESS OF DRAMA
One for the wall.
A man looks for help in a suspicious house with an even more suspicious owner
Four brothers,Three lovers, Two enemies, One Broom.
Kyle eats a bad burrito
Some Prey Beg to Be Caught
Documentary of Genevieve Jones
An apathetic radio sex advice show host learns what it takes to keep true romance dialed in.
Mondegreen Tenesmus: Friend or Foe?
Cracking Backs and Taking names.
A young man joins two unruly detectives for the ride along of his life.
A Psychologist starts his new job a Fairydale High School, boy is he in for a surprise.
A young woman attempts to travel through the land of a crazed tyrant.
A mistaken gift causes unspoken promises to come true.
A young man discovers unique common ground with the wealthy single father of his intended bride.
A man is taught an energetic lesson for not being honest about looks in his online dating profile.
This film is our coming out-of-the-closet as crazy people.
A doctor goes through a troubling time when he loses a patient.
A Pakistani immigrant is thrown into a culture unlike his own when he moves to the United States, but soon finds guidance and mentorship under a teacher.
The Original Talent Reality Show
Long hours spent at the office lead to an unexpected adventure yielding dire consequences.
Give Thanks.
A Superhero Sacrifice
An unwelcome familiar face comes to town.
Two women traveling cross country staying at a doctor house where the feats come true
The greatest inheritance you can give a child is to allow them to make their own way in life, said the wise man before he inherited his father's fatal flaw.
How far will Dr. Meyers go to keep his vow?
Family can be a mouth full.
A young man befriends a terminally ill teen that truly changes the way he lives his life.
A brush with destinty leads to a most unexpected friendship.
Can they survive until sunrise?
A fun and quirky glimpse into the personal lives of couples known as DINKs (Double Income No Kids).
A life-changing event wakes Emma up to turning her life around.
What will you do for love?
Young Amy is missing and it may be best thing for her.