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 Profits of Doom! Their film ‘’Fear Of Discovery’’ will go on to represent Hampton Roads against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2024!
Character
Travis or Tricia Hackthorn - Treasurer
Travis or Tricia Hackthorn - Treasurer
Line
“You remind me of my uncle Joe.”
“You remind me of my uncle Joe.”
Prop
A Necklace
A Necklace
1st Place: Best Film of 2023
Fear Of Discovery
by Profits of Doom
2nd Place: Best Film of 2023

VOLUTION
by SHARK TANK COLLECTIVE
3rd Place: Best Film of 2023
Horse Girls
by Commonwealth Comedy
All Awards
Best Writing
- Winner: Fear Of Discovery by Profits of Doom (Zachary Davis, Matt Holman, Gabe Harrell, Bobby Mercer, James Corti)
Best Editing
- Winner: Fear Of Discovery by Profits of Doom (Paul Costen)
Best Directing
- Winner: OCT. 19, 1997 by HYPE AF (Savannah Heller)
Best Cinematography
- Winner: VOLUTION by SHARK TANK COLLECTIVE (Reid Kerley)
Best Sound Design
- Winner: VOLUTION by SHARK TANK COLLECTIVE
Best Performance
- Winner: Horse Girls by Commonwealth Comedy (Mo Forstrom)
Best Original Musical Score
- Winner: The End by Third Stone Studios
Best Music
- Winner: Fear Of Discovery by Profits of Doom
Best Actor
- Winner: OCT. 19, 1997 by HYPE AF (Mike Stedman)
Best Actress
- Winner: OCT. 19, 1997 by HYPE AF (Makenzie Hill)
Best Supporting Actor
- Winner: OCT. 19, 1997 by HYPE AF (Chris Korkalo)
Best Supporting Actress
- Winner: OCT. 19, 1997 by HYPE AF (Jessa Gaul)
Best Acting Ensemble
- Winner: Horse Girls by Commonwealth Comedy
Best Costume Design
- Winner: VOLUTION by SHARK TANK COLLECTIVE
Best Production Design
- Winner: OCT. 19, 1997 by HYPE AF
Best Make Up
- Winner: Horse Girls by Commonwealth Comedy
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Horse Girls by Commonwealth Comedy
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: OCT. 19, 1997 by HYPE AF
Best Use of Line
- Winner: OCT. 19, 1997 by HYPE AF
Best Use of Genre
- Winner: VOLUTION by SHARK TANK COLLECTIVE
Best Practical Effects
- Winner: Horse Girls by Commonwealth Comedy
Best Visual Effects
- Winner: VOLUTION by SHARK TANK COLLECTIVE
Best Stunts
- Winner: The End by Third Stone Studios
Best Sound
- Winner: Fear Of Discovery by Profits of Doom