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.
Kudos to Ovation Pictures for winning Best Film of 2016. Their film Stonewood will go on to represent San Jose against all the other city winners around the world at Filmapalooza 2017.
1st Place: Best Film of 2016
Stonewood by Ovation Pictures
2nd Place: Best Film of 2016
MAKING MAGIC by BEYOND FOREVER STUDIOS
3rd Place: Best Film of 2016
Loose Ends by Fish Eye Films
Audience Favorite: Group A
MAKING MAGIC by BEYOND FOREVER STUDIOS
Honorable Mentions
Powerless by Floor 24 Media
Fantastagirl by BOM Productions
Audience Favorite: Group B
Stonewood by Ovation Pictures
Honorable Mentions
Come See the Lights by Dragon Farm Productions
Loose Ends by Fish Eye Films
Best Writing
MAKING MAGIC by BEYOND FOREVER STUDIOS
Honorable Mentions
Under Construction by Lost Shuttle Films
Fantastagirl by BOM Productions
Best Editing
Come See the Lights by Dragon Farm Productions
Backwardation by Stubborn Media
Honorable Mentions
Clear Lake by Mysteries of the Universe
Stonewood by Ovation Pictures
Best Directing
Stonewood by Ovation Pictures
Honorable Mentions
Clear Lake by Mysteries of the Universe
Fantastagirl by BOM Productions
Best Cinematography
Come See the Lights by Dragon Farm Productions
Honorable Mentions
Rationem by Madras Mantle
I am a Carpenter of my Life, I am a Carpenter of my Soul... by Midnight International Productions
Best Sound Design
Come See the Lights by Dragon Farm Productions
Honorable Mentions
Fantastagirl by BOM Productions
Loose Ends by Fish Eye Films
Best Musical Score
Stonewood by Ovation Pictures
Honorable Mentions
Loose Ends by Fish Eye Films
I am a Carpenter of my Life, I am a Carpenter of my Soul... by Midnight International Productions
Best Actor
William James Under Construction by Lost Shuttle Films
Honorable Mentions
Richard Allen Fantastagirl by BOM Productions
Christopher White Clear Lake by Mysteries of the Universe
Best Actress
Dana Morgan Stonewood by Ovation Pictures
Honorable Mention
Victoria Ma Fantastagirl by BOM Productions
Best Ensemble Acting
Fantastagirl by BOM Productions
Clear Lake by Mysteries of the Universe
Honorable Mentions
Loose Ends by Fish Eye Films
Backwardation by Stubborn Media
Best Choreography
MAKING MAGIC by BEYOND FOREVER STUDIOS
Honorable Mentions
Fantastagirl by BOM Productions
Clear Lake by Mysteries of the Universe
Best Costumes
Fantastagirl by BOM Productions
Best Use of Character
Loose Ends by Fish Eye Films
Honorable Mentions
Ugly Birdhouse by RadioActive Studios
Fantastagirl by BOM Productions
Best Use of Prop
Mr. Davenport Comes to Dinner by Dirt Dog Productions
Honorable Mentions
Ugly Birdhouse by RadioActive Studios
MAKING MAGIC by BEYOND FOREVER STUDIOS
Best Use of Line
Come See the Lights by Dragon Farm Productions
MAKING MAGIC by BEYOND FOREVER STUDIOS
Honorable Mentions
Loose Ends by Fish Eye Films
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2016 Film List
All For One by Wooden Projector Studio
Three people discover what their deceased loved one meant to one another.
Apples to Hammer by Mob48
Apples to Hammer
Backwardation by Stubborn Media
Two friends, desperately in need of money, attempt to make the future theirs, never to be haunted...
Blink of an Eye by MP Productions
Suddenly loosing his girlfriend to a car crash, a young man finds himself in a time travel to before
Clear Lake by Mysteries of the Universe
A family trip to remember their mother takes a hard left when one sibling turns tail and leaves.
Come See the Lights by Dragon Farm Productions
When the lights go out, one must find the key in bring them back to the world
Esquecidos by Codebreaking Productions
Two loving couples, one rich and one poor share the same fate in a hidden Brazilian jungle......Esue
Fantastagirl by BOM Productions
A superhero attends a Halloween party unbeknownst to the "normals".
Friends with Tools by Potpourri
The host of a popular home improvement show learns about true friendship.
I am a Carpenter of my Life, I am a Carpenter of my Soul... by Midnight International Productions
Life is a journey worth having...
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people need people
Loose Ends by Fish Eye Films
When you think you've covered everything up.
MAKING MAGIC by BEYOND FOREVER STUDIOS
A musical romp featuring a group of women looking to conjour up a demon.
Mr. Davenport Comes to Dinner by Dirt Dog Productions
A woman with a trick up her sleeve takes matters into her own hands when her husband decides his hor
Powerless by Floor 24 Media
Two detectives question a woman after her husband's death countdown comes to a stop.
Rationem by Madras Mantle
A future where rationing of a classical element exists
Stonewood by Ovation Pictures
Natalie's party.
The Accident by The Time Travelers
You should be more careful...
Ugly Birdhouse by RadioActive Studios
An urban legend comes alive.
Under Construction by Lost Shuttle Films
Under construction
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