48 Hour Film Project - San Antonio
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 2025 goes to Quentin Tarantaco! Their film ‘’False Advertising’’ will go on to represent San Antonio against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2026!
Previous Years
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Antonio 2025
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Antonio 2024
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Antonio 2023
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Antonio 2022
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Antonio 2021
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Antonio 2020
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Antonio 2019
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Antonio 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Antonio 2017
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Antonio 2016
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Antonio 2015
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Antonio 2014
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Antonio 2013
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Antonio 2012
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Antonio 2006
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Antonio 2011
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Antonio 2010
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Antonio 2009
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Antonio 2008
- 48 Hour Film Project - San Antonio 2007
Character
Remy or Renee Sandford - Candy Maker
Remy or Renee Sandford - Candy Maker
Line
“You've got to be kidding me.” OR “You have got to be kidding me.”
“You've got to be kidding me.” OR “You have got to be kidding me.”
Prop
a Flashlight
a Flashlight
1st Place: Best Film of 2025
False Advertising
by Quentin Tarantaco
2nd Place: Best Film of 2025
Salt of the Earth
by SM/PK Films
3rd Place: Best Film of 2025
The Sandford Special
by Red Dragon
Audience Favorite:
Salt of the Earth
by SM/PK Films
All Awards
Best Film
- Winner: False Advertising by Quentin Tarantaco
- Salt of the Earth by SM/PK Films
- The Sandford Special by Red Dragon
Best Writing
- Winner: False Advertising by Quentin Tarantaco
- Salt of the Earth by SM/PK Films
- The Sandford Special by Red Dragon
Best Editing
- Winner: False Advertising by Quentin Tarantaco
- Salt of the Earth by SM/PK Films
- The Sandford Special by Red Dragon
- Sweet Deceptions by Long Shot Productions
Best Directing
- Winner: False Advertising by Quentin Tarantaco
- Salt of the Earth by SM/PK Films
- The Sandford Special by Red Dragon
Best Cinematography
- Winner: False Advertising by Quentin Tarantaco
- Salt of the Earth by SM/PK Films
- The Sandford Special by Red Dragon
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: Salt of the Earth by SM/PK Films
- Pieces by Dark Phoenix Productions
- False Advertising by Quentin Tarantaco
Best Actor
- Winner: False Advertising by Quentin Tarantaco (Marshall Rimmer)
- Salt of the Earth by SM/PK Films (Brian Hodges)
- Pieces by Dark Phoenix Productions (Reed West)
- Into The Spotlight by Oatesmania (Robert U. Velez)
Best Actress
- Winner: Sweet Release by Strange Fantasy (Catie Carlisle)
- Salt of the Earth by SM/PK Films (Ora Cevallos)
- Sugar Coat by CCS Creators x EYCCPon3 (Deanna Brown)
- False Advertising by Quentin Tarantaco (Amely Garza)
Best Supporting Actor
- Winner: The Sandford Special by Red Dragon (Juan "Image" Rodriguez)
- Salt of the Earth by SM/PK Films (En Emerson)
- False Advertising by Quentin Tarantaco (Tim Newton)
Best Supporting Actress
- Winner: Pieces by Dark Phoenix Productions (Marla Herrera)
- Sticky Fingers by Beyond The Canvas Productions (Stephanie Baggett)
- Sweet Release by Strange Fantasy (Karen Ross Garrett)
Best Use of Character
- Winner: False Advertising by Quentin Tarantaco
- Le Chocolatier by EMC Productions
- Bearly There by Calavaza Film Production
- TheGinosSteakWars by Alpha Flight Films
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: Salt of the Earth by SM/PK Films
- Le Chocolatier by EMC Productions
- Bearly There by Calavaza Film Production
- False Advertising by Quentin Tarantaco
Best Use of Line
- Winner: The Sandford Special by Red Dragon
- The Sandford Special by Red Dragon
- Sugar Coat by CCS Creators x EYCCPon3
Best Visual Effects
- Winner: Salt of the Earth by SM/PK Films
- Pieces by Dark Phoenix Productions
- False Advertising by Quentin Tarantaco
Best Sound Mixing
- Winner: False Advertising by Quentin Tarantaco
- Salt of the Earth by SM/PK Films
- Sweet Deceptions by Long Shot Productions
Adjective Noun Productions
Corporate Nightmare
Alamo City Guards
You Got To Be Kidding Me
Alpha Flight Films
TheGinosSteakWars
Beyond The Canvas Productions
Sticky Fingers
Bright Eye Pictures
Sweet Justice
Calavaza Film Production
Bearly There
Carmona - Garza
Fish Out of Water
CCS Creators x EYCCPon3
Sugar Coat
Coyote Tales Cinema
The Sweet Deal
Dark Phoenix Productions
Pieces
EMC Productions
Le Chocolatier
Josh Kelley and friends
Where Love Goes To Die
Long Shot Productions
Sweet Deceptions
Oatesmania
Into The Spotlight
Quentin Tarantaco
False Advertising
Red Dragon
The Sandford Special
SM/PK Films
Salt of the Earth
Strange Fantasy
Sweet Release
WildCardz / DreamSketch
Beware the Candy Maker
Sponsors
English
Français
Nederlands
日本語
Português
Español
Polski
Español Mexicano