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 Dumont Pictures! Their film ‘’Cookie Can’’ will go on to represent Indianapolis against all the other city winners from around the world at Filmapalooza 2024!
Character
Ian or Indra Collinsworth - Door to Door Salesperson
Ian or Indra Collinsworth - Door to Door Salesperson
Line
You have got to be kidding me. OR You’ve got to be kidding me.
You have got to be kidding me. OR You’ve got to be kidding me.
Prop
A Cookie
A Cookie
1st Place: Best Film of 2023
Cookie Can
by Dumont Pictures
2nd Place: Best Film of 2023

The Bistro
by Ripple Media Productions
3rd Place: Best Film of 2023

Ready... Or Not?
by Awry Productions
Audience Favorite:

The Indy True Crime Podcast
by Jimmy Purple and The Pearls
All Awards
Best Writing
- Winner: Cookie Can by Dumont Pictures
Best Editing
- Winner: The Bistro by Ripple Media Productions
Best Directing
- Winner: The Bistro by Ripple Media Productions
Best Cinematography
- Winner: The Bistro by Ripple Media Productions
Best Sound Design
- Winner: Ready... Or Not? by Awry Productions
Best Acting in a leading role
- Winner: A Gig is A Gig by Mishler Manor Productions
Best Use of Character
- Winner: Day Drinking by The Wannabe Scorseses
Best Use of Prop
- Winner: The Anura Solution by Blue September Films
Best Use of Line
- Winner: Cookie Can by Dumont Pictures